New Paramedic Education, Emergency Medical Technician Programs at QC

New Paramedic Education, Emergency Medical Technician Programs at QC

Quincy Sun // Published September 5, 2019 // By Quincy Sun Staff

Quincy College with campuses in Quincy and Plymouth and Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute, LLC of Weymouth are pleased to announce a collaborative partnership to offer for-credit, certificate programs in Paramedic Education and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Quincy College’s Quincy Campus. The EMT Program will start September 10, 2019. The Paramedic Education Program will start January 2020.

The biggest differences between paramedics and EMTs are the training and the scope of practice (what they are allowed to do). Basic EMTs usually receive 120-150 hours of training, while paramedics get anywhere from 1,200 hours to 1,800 hours of training.

” Quincy College is pleased to work with Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute, LLC to build a comprehensive emergency medical program for South Shore medical professionals at Quincy College. A unique, for-credit program, Quincy College is uniquely positioned to educate the next generation of emergency medical professionals, supporting workforce development across the South Shore, addressing an increasing need for qualified professionals from entry level to advanced studies. Additionally, this program allows many of our current students pursuing related fields of study like Criminal Justice or Nursing to build upon their skill sets, expanding their opportunity for future careers,” Quincy College President Michael G. Bellotti.

Keith Wilson, Chief Operations Officer reflects on the partnership between CMTI and Quincy College:

” CMTI is committed to providing world class medical instruction to both civilians and medical professionals alike. In partnering with Quincy College, we are able to offer college credit in a hands-on, dynamic learning environment for all of our students, ensuring individualized attention. Our primary purpose is to educate each student to the highest possible level of achievement in their chosen discipline by providing an appropriate curriculum in a safe, healthy environment. Our partnership with Quincy College allows CMTI to deliver on that promise for professionals and civilians across the South Shore.”

The CMTI/Tufts Medical Center Consortium for Paramedic Education Paramedic Program will be offered at Quincy College’s Quincy campus, starting January 2020. This course will include all didactic, laboratory and clinical internship requirements followed by a field internship. Financial Aid may be applicable for this new program at Quincy College.

Completion time for the program including all clinical experiences and internships is 18 to 20 months. This is a certificate program that offers 27 college credits. This program is suitable for medical professionals or first responders who are already certified as EMT-B and are looking to enhance their skills, expand their career opportunity, or advance in their field.

The 6-credit EMT Program is applicable not only for civilians but for established emergency personnel like firefighters, law enforcement, and other professionals looking to expand their practical, on-the-job knowledge in a college environment. This program is the entry-level program for those interested in emergency medical career and will be offered at Quincy College’s Quincy campus, starting September 10, 2019.

Upon successful completion of the program students will be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians cognitive and psycho-motor exams.This is a 6 credit, certificate program.

For further information regarding this programs visit:

Emergency Medical Technician Program: https://quincycollege.edu/program/emt/.

Paramedic Education Program: https://quincycollege.edu/program/paramedic-education/.