Program for Pre-Hospital Medicine:
Paramedic Science
Welcome to the Jersey City Medical Center/Hudson County Community College Paramedic Program website! As you surf the various pages of this site, you will hopefully gain a sense of the exciting, dynamic and innovative approach our program takes toward pre-hospital education. With a view toward the future of EMS, we offer state-of-the-art classroom technology, inventive teaching paradigms and hands-on, assessment-focused clinical experiences in one of the busiest and most diverse settings in the country.
The new Jersey City Medical Center, is just one of the many examples of how we are forging boldly into the future! This 366,000 square foot, 326 bed acute care facility will allow our Paramedic students to assess and treat patients in the most modern emergency department and cardiac catheterization center in the State of New Jersey.
While the faculty and staff of the JCMC/HCCC Paramedic Program are committed to a vision for the future, we are also very proud of our heritage. Jersey City Medical Center was founded in 1912 as one of the country’s premier medical centers to serve the people of Jersey City and Hudson County, New Jersey. Since that time we have grown in many different directions, including serving as the Children’s Hospital, Level II Trauma Center and Advanced Life Support EMS provider for the entire county.
Rooted in out heritage and looking toward the future, TODAY we focus on educating competent, confident and compassionate Paramedics who will serve the sick and injured in our local communities. The JCMC/HCCC paramedic program stresses that students demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, sound moral and ethical character, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity for making quick and appropriate decisions regarding patient care. As professional healthcare providers, JCMC/HCCC paramedic graduates are taught how to interact effectively with other emergency services personnel, to be dynamic leaders, to value life-long learning and personal development, and above all to respect and sustain human life.
As the Paramedic Educator, I welcome you to be a part of our rich history and our vision for the future of EMS! If you’re interested in joining us, feel free to fill out and submit the application included elsewhere on the site.
Joseph A. Crouchman NREMT-P
Mission Statement
The Jersey City Medical Center/Hudson County Community College Program for Pre-Hospital Medicine is committed to being a leader in Emergency Medical Services education. Dedicated to educating students in the service of humanity, the Program for Pre-Hospital Medicine strives to produce competent, confident and compassionate Paramedics who recognize the dignity of all persons, and work always to be patient advocates. Through its educational endeavors, the Program for Pre-Hospital Medicine, in partnership with its students, faculty and staff, seeks to decrease suffering, improve health, and save lives within the many communities that our students will serve as Paramedics. These principles challenge students to strive for excellence, to become men and women in service to others, to integrate classroom and out-of-classroom learning, to develop their talents through discovery and social reflection, and to be concerned for the health and well-being of all persons. To achieve these ideals, all students are expected to contribute, through their words, actions and commitments, to the development and sustenance of a community characterized by respect, caring, responsibility, and honesty. These characteristics are essential to ensure the rights and privileges of all students, and to preserve the integrity of our educational community. Working together, students, faculty and staff help foster an atmosphere that furthers the mission of the Program for Pre-Hospital Medicine by:
- Valuing all persons we come into contact with, especially our patients
- Maintaining and promoting the highest standards of the EMS profession
- Being persons of high moral and ethical character, worthy of the trust and confidence of those we serve
- Supporting community health and accident prevention
- Dedicating ourselves to being life-long learners; and
- Working collaboratively with other healthcare educators and professionals
Program Overview
The Program for Pre-Hospital Medicine at Jersey City Medical Center enables students to gain a unique and in-depth experience in the emergency health services. Through a rigorous process of academic andclinical applications, students are prepared to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) as they pertain to the care and transportation of the sick and injured.
This paramedic program stresses that students demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, sound moral and ethical character, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity for making quick and appropriate decisions regarding patient care. As professional healthcare providers, JCMC/HCCC paramedic graduates are taught how to interact effectively with other emergency services personnel, to be dynamic leaders, to value life-long learning and personal development, to be of service within their communities, and above all to respect and sustain human life.
Upon successful completion of the Program for Pre-Hospital Medicine at Jersey City Medical Center, students are well prepared to assume their duties as a patient advocate - working always to act on behalf of those in need. Successful completion of the program, and all other academic requirements, will qualify students to take the National Registry Paramedic examination towards certification as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) in the State of New Jersey.
College Credit
In cooperation with Hudson County Community College, students who successfully complete the requirements for the JCMC Program for Pre-hospital Medicine can receive up to 66 college credits. These credits will be applicable towards earning an Associates degree in Applied Science through the College.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are established on a yearly basis according to the fee schedule of Hudson County Community College. In addition to tuition, students are required to assume the cost of books, uniforms and testing fees for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
