New England EMS Institute was founded in 1998, and provides training for pre-hospital health care providers, namely emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The school has four EMT training programs, among them an EMT-Paramedic program for holders of basic EMT certification. The 1,200 hour training can be completed in 16 months, and affords students instruction on advanced cardiac, international trauma and pediatric advanced life support systems. The curriculum also includes clinical rotations, which are completed at one of 50 local hospitals.
New England EMS Institute
33 South Commercial St.
Manchester, NH 03103
603-663-2699
neemsinstitute.com
NHTI, Concord's Community College is a public community college offering more than 60 academic programs; the college awards associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Students can achieve a associate's degree in paramedic emergency medicine in two years. The 71-credit program includes study in the areas of cardiology, physical assessment and pharmacology. Lab classrooms are outfitted with practice models and equipment related to learning about endotracheal intubation and emergency defibrillation, among other skills. Students are afforded supervised hands-on experience at local healthcare facilities and by doing ride-alongs with working paramedics in the New England region.
NHTI, Concord's Community College
31 College Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
603-271-6484
nhti.edu
Academy of First Response offers EMT training at the basic and intermediate levels, as well as refresher courses for current EMTs and paramedics. Students learn about topics that include advanced patient assessment, management of shock and manual defibrillation. In addition to the EMT courses, the school offers continuing education training in CPR and first aid, relevant to all pre-hospital care providers, including paramedics. Academy of First Response holds classes at its Greenfield location, and also brings its instructors and equipment to business and groups throughout southern New Hampshire who are interested in providing training.
Academy of First Response
P.O. Box 334
Greenfield, NH 03047
603-547-2222
nhems.com