Paramedic Program
The Vermont EMS Academy Consortium for Paramedic Education’s Paramedic Program
The Vermont EMS Academy Consortium for Paramedic Education (VEMSACPE) consists of 1200 hours of instruction broken down into:
Course prerequisites (due in February)
Theory/classroom instruction (min. 600 hours)
Clinical internship (180 hours)
Field internship (420 hours).
This course starts in February with applications due right away. The program’s cost is $14,800 with free housing and payment options to fit your budget.
(Contact Ellen Walsh for information about costs: office@rescueinc.org).
What to Expect
Program Timeline
This is an 18 month program with 1200 total hours.
600 hrs of classroom works Mondays and Wednesdays 9-4.
Classroom hours are in person at VEMSA.
Full program begins Feb 3rd and ends Nov 2nd.
Free Housing is available for those who cannot commute.
Clinical Rotations (600 hrs)
Affiliated Hospitals/Clinics
We will help you connect with an affiliated hospital or clinic in order to complete your clinical rotations
Field Internship Agencies
We will also help place you with an agency that will provide you with “in the field” training opportunities; bringing learning to life.
Why Become a Paramedic
Good earning potential: EMT and paramedic positions offer a median annual salary of $49,000 along with a job growth outlook of 11% between 2020-2030.
High Industry placement rate: paramedics are in very high demand
Enter the field quickly: This program prepares you to take the National Registry EMT examination. After the successful completion of this exam, you’ll be ready to work as an EMT or paramedic.
Give Back to Your Community: EMTs and paramedics are often first to respond to accidents and crises and are a critical, life-saving link between the scene of an emergency and the healthcare system.
Accreditation & Outcomes
The VEMSA Paramedic Program has applied for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions. The Consortium has on file a Letter of Review (LoR) request to CoAEMSP to permit the deliver of a paramedic program by The Vermont EMS Academy Consortium for Paramedic Education. Candidates who successfully complete all program objectives will be eligible to sit for National Registry CAT examination.
These courses will meet in a cohort format and will prepare the student to be eligible to take NREMT’s Paramedic National Registry examination. Here is the course outline and below is the per-semester coursework for the VEMSACPE program.
This is a new program for 2025, so our current program outcomes are not yet known. We will report them after our first class, of course, but we will post them right after the first class finishes.
National Registry of EMTs Written and Practical Examination passing rate
202X: XX%
Retention Rate (percentage of students graduating from the program)
202X: XX%
Positive Placement (percentage of students who are employed as paramedics)
202X: XX
What You Need to Apply
Program Application: Please complete this application in its entirety. Upon submitting the application your non-refundable application fee of $200 will be processed. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into any program. Once the application is completed and payment is received, your application will be reviewed. Please allow for 10-14 days for our team to contact you about the next steps in the process.
Make Sure You Meet the Entrance Requirements at the top of the Application Page.
Technical Standards Required: All students must provide a letter of attestation from your Primary Care provider prior to the program start date certifying that you can perform the following job specific physical requirements of a Paramedic.
Required Documents for Application: These are listed on the Application Page. Please collect all documents and send them with your application.