Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Hudson County Community College is a one- to two-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Jersey City, NJ. The program falls within the health professions field under CIP code 51.0904 and prepares students for entry-level paramedic roles in emergency medical services. Students gain hands-on clinical and field training in emergency care procedures, patient assessment, and advanced life support techniques.

Within the emergency medical technology field, this program provides a structured pathway toward paramedic certification. Hudson County Community College also offers programs in related and unrelated fields, including Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, reflecting the school's broad vocational offerings. Students in this program can expect coursework covering trauma response, pharmacology, and emergency operations aligned with state and national EMT-Paramedic standards.