Paramedic Certificate

Registration Information for Fall 2025 Paramedic Courses within the Fire Science/EMS Option A.S. at Cape Cod Community College

To be eligible for registration into any paramedic courses at Cape Cod Community College, students must meet the following requirements. Please note that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis for those who have fulfilled the following criteria.

The "Paramedic Certificate" program is currently being updated with the new approved paramedic courses and credit hours. Until this update is complete, the following shall be the criteria for the next paramedic courses offered under the A.S. Fire Science EMS Option in Fall of 2025.

Our academic goal is for students to complete the A.S. Fire Science/EMS Option. However, once the updated "Paramedic Certificate" is reinstated, students may choose to switch from the A.S. program to the Paramedic Certificate. The only difference between the two programs will be the general education requirements.

Important Information & Dates:

• Registration for the Fall Paramedic Courses in the Fire Science EMS Option A.S. is on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible students.
• Matriculated CCCC students currently registered in Spring 2025 that meet the paramedic course prerequisites (EMS 206 & EMS 208) and accepted into the Fire Science EMS Option A.S. may request registration into EMS 206 & EMS 208 directly through the registration office starting March 31, 2025.
• Students who have met the paramedic course requirements but are not enrolled during Spring 2025 but accepted into the Fire Science EMS Option A.S. are eligible to register for EMS 206 and EMS 208 directly through registration space permitting starting April 14, 2025.
• Important summer course registration date for any student needing to complete BIO 105 Survey: Anatomy and Physiology
  • Summer Course Registration opens - 2/28/25 – Most BIO 105 courses are online

Fire Science/EMS Option A.S. (To be eligible to take any paramedic courses the following must be completed)

1. Complete the General Application to Cape Cod Community College:
   General Application Link (http://5dnz.mygril-yaoyao.com/apply/)
   1. The application consists of 8 pages—please ensure that all applicable sections are completed.
   2. When reaching Page 7, (#6 ) it is essential to select "Fire Science/EMS."

2. Submit Official School Transcripts:
   1. Send your official transcripts as soon as possible through the Parchment website to avoid delays in your admission to the program.
      Parchment Website (http://www.parchment.com/)
3. Provide a Copy of Your EMT Certification:
   1. Email a copy of your EMT Certification to Admissions. Both NREMT and MA EMT certifications are acceptable for entry. Note that the MA EMT card is required for clinical and field internships.
   2. Email for Admissions: admissions@mygril-yaoyao.com
4. Submit a Copy of Your CPR Card:
   1. Must be an AHA – BLS for Health Care Providers (HCP) certification.
   2. Email for Admissions: admissions@mygril-yaoyao.com
5. Complete or be registered in Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 105):
   105. You must be currently registered or have previously completed BIO 105 with a grade of C+ or higher. If registered, failure to receive a C+ or higher will constitute removal from any registered paramedic courses. Transfer credits from other accredited institutions will be accepted if they meet the criteria for BIO 105.
6. Placement Testing for Mathematics:
   1. Complete a placement test at MAT (Math)035 or higher or be currently registered or have completed Math (MAT) 035 or a higher-level math course. Passing placement score or C+ or higher is required if not doing the placement test.
   2. Placement Testing Information (http://5dnz.mygril-yaoyao.com/testing-services/)

We encourage prospective students to ensure that all submission deadlines are met to facilitate a smooth registration process.

• For admission inquiries, please contact admissions@mygril-yaoyao.com.
• For EMS, A.S. Fire Science EMS Option or Paramedic Course requirements information, please contact Matt Malone at mmalone@mygril-yaoyao.com

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

Completion of a program is based on full time enrollment. Many of our students attend part time and may not complete within the one year timeline.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics will grow much faster than the national average for all occupations through 2026. Job growth is expected to be at about 15%. (The balance Careers)

Locally, in the coming years, the baby-boomer generation will continue to retire thus opening up a wide-range of job opportunities in the EMS field as paramedics.

Upon successful completion of the Paramedic Certificate program, students are able to:

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Paramedic within the EMS system.
• Apply the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to the assessment and management of emergency patients.
• Demonstrate, with competency, required NREMT testing skills without any failures in critical components. 
• Demonstrate competence in performing the skills and procedures required of paramedics.
• Safely manage the scene of an emergency including effective ground and air transport, general incident management, and multiple casualty incident management.
• Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for patients of all ages in a variety of situations, e.g., trauma, medical crises, neonatal.
• Demonstrate an attitude of professionalism, respect, care and concern for the dignity of the individual.
• Participate in both the NREMT psychomotor and cognitive certification exams.

Upon successful completion of the NREMT psychomotor and cognitive exams, the student will be eligible for his/her Paramedic certification. 

Goals and Objectives
The goal of Cape Cod Community College's Paramedic Certificate program is to educate and prepare competent, paramedic ALS providers to serve in both the public and private medical sectors.

• Provide paramedic training in accordance with National EMS Education Standards and Massachusetts OEMS State guidelines. “To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.” “To prepare Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.”
• To provide high quality training at the paramedic level that meets and exceeds the minimum state and national requirements.
• To teach students beyond the “teaching curriculum”; to teach the importance of customer service, EMS and scene management; bring a balanced mix of real world scenarios and classroom/lab training to our course. 

Cape Cod Community College understands it takes years as a provider to become comfortable with patient treatment. Our goal is to help all students understand these processes. In addition, CCCC stresses a focus on knowledge, skills, abilities, professionalism and how to adapt to the dynamic environment of paramedicine.  Scene dynamics, environment and patient conditions are continuously changing. Teaching adaptation, open-mindedness and competencies in these areas is necessary for a successful paramedic.

Technical Standards

In order to be eligible for, and successfully complete, the Paramedic Program, certain physical and behavioral standards are required as part of the program and clinical/ lab experience. These technical standards have been developed using the U.S. Department of Labor's skills and abilities for those working in a medical setting. Some clinical work experience opportunities may have additional requirements beyond the technical standards listed here and requirements may vary by agency. Students must satisfy these requirements to participate in the clinical internship and field/capstone internship. 

These technical standards are established in accordance with Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act. All students must be able to satisfy these standards with or without reasonable accommodation. These include:

Communication (Verbal and Non-Verbal)

1. Communicate effectively either independently or with corrective devices.
2. Communicate in English through reading, orally and in writing to instructors, professors, clinical staff, clients, families and all members of the health care team.
3. Understand oral directions/requests from paramedic preceptors, health care workers, patients, voice pages and telephone messages stated in a normal tone.

Auditory Ability

1. Hear all alarms on technical and supportive equipment set at a normal volume.
2. Listen and respond to distress sounds from patients.
3. Accurately detect audible blood pressure readings with a stethoscope.

Visual Ability

1. See and accurately read all written medical information pertaining to the patient.
2. See and accurately read all readings and functions of technical equipment pertaining to patient care.
3. See and accurately read all medications for administration or any equipment be used.

Physical Strength (Gross Motor Control)

1. Ability to lift 125 pounds unassisted in a safe manner, thereby protecting yourself, the patient, and those in close proximity to you.
2. Bend and/or lift to assist client with activities of daily living and manipulate client equipment.
3. Lift to safely transfer or position all patients in various situations.
4. Move, push or pull equipment, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.
5. Ability to raise arms over one’s head in order to assist clients and manipulate equipment.
6. Walk/stand for extended periods and distances over an 8-hour period.

Manual Dexterity (Fine Motor Movement)

1. Accurately manipulate dials, gauges, buttons and switches to set, monitor and care for patient care related equipment.
2. Safely and effectively perform assess and treat a patient. 
3. Successfully don and remove protective apparel (including sterile gloves) to maintain standard precautions.

Behavioral/Mental Performance

1. Function safely, effectively and calmly under stressful situations.
2. Prioritize and manage tasks simultaneously.
3. Exhibit social skills necessary to interact therapeutically with patients, families, staff and faculty.
4. Maintain personal hygiene consistent with department dress code guidelines.
5. Display ethical attitudes and actions consistent with professional behavior.
6. Display the social skills to behave with politeness, tact and sensitivity to others in all settings.
7. Exhibit respect for cultural and ethnic differences of patients, peers and individuals.
8. Remain free from alcohol and/or chemical impairment in classroom and clinical settings at all times.

Massachusetts Office of Emergency Services (OEMS) Technical Standards
Be capable of all duties as set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services 105 CMR 170.00.

1. be able to lift and carry 125 pounds
2. possess a valid driver’s license
3. be free from any physical or mental defect or disease which might impair his/her ability to provide emergency care within the scope of paramedic training and responsibilities, or which might jeopardize the health of another member of the class
4. be free from addiction to alcohol or any drug

Full Time Faculty

Matt Malone, Program Director

Adjunct Faculty

Robert Bellinger
Shane Clark
Edward Dalbec
Jason Davern
Jon Drake
Scott Freitas
Thomas Goodearl
Jason Hallett
Victoria Knight
Christopher McMahon
Johnathan Olson
John Phelan
Paul Sexton
Ann Stone
Brian Tyson