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:

  • Didactic (350 hours)

  • Skills Simulation/Lab (250 hours)

  • Field Internship (240 hours)

  • Clinical Internship (180 hours)

  • Capstone Internship (180 hours)

Full Paramedic Program Cost: $14,800

Payment plan options available as needed

PROGRAM OVERVIEW PDF

Our 2026 Cohort- Apply Now

  • It will begin October 2026 through April 2028.

  • Applications are due September 1st, 2026.

  • This cohort will be meeting Tuesdays 9-4pm with select additional sessions.

  • Coursework will happen at VEMSA in Newfane, Vermont.

2026 APPLICATION PAGE

What to Expect

Program Overview

  • This is an 18 month program with 1200 total hours.

  • Classroom hours are in person at VEMSA.

  • Free Housing is available for those who cannot commute.

  • Lead Instructor is Mark Considine, NRP, CCP-C, TP-C, C-NPT.

  • Several adjunct instructors with varying subject matter expertise.

  • Experience our state of the art facility and simulators.

  • 600 hours of field and clinical rotations (numerous sites available)

  • Opportunity to affiliate with additional sites upon request

Mark Considine, NRP, CCP-C, TP-C, C-NPT

Lead Instructor

FIELD & CLINICAL ROTATIONS (600 HOURS)

Clinical Sites:

  • Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

  • Brattleboro Primary Care Pediatrics

  • Brattleboro Retreat

  • Central Vermont Medical Center

  • Cheshire Medical Center

  • Copley Hospital

  • Grace Cottage Hospital

  • Rutland Regional Medical Center

  • Southern Vermont Medical Center

  • Springfield Hospital (& Windham Center)

Field Sites:

  • American Medical Response (AMR)

  • Bennington Rescue Squad

  • Fairhaven Rescue

  • Hartford Fire & EMS

  • Jaffrey-Rindge

  • Keene Fire Department 

  • Ludlow Ambulance

  • Middlebury Ambulance

  • Morristown EMS

  • Rescue Inc

  • Rutland Regional Ambulance

  • Springfield Fire & EMS

  • Upper Valley Ambulance

  • Waterbury Ambulance

  • Windsor Fire & EMS

Why Become a Paramedic

  • 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. 

Program Medical Director:

Ellen Stein, MD

The Vermont EMS Academy Consortium for Paramedic Education is unique in that the program oversight is directed by a board-certified emergency physician who also completed a fellowship in EMS. This background brings a strong understanding of the importance of EMS and the need for the development of well trained and competent paramedic providers.

Dr. Ellen Stein, MD

VEMSACPE Medical Director

Accreditation & Outcomes

The Vermont EMS Consortium for Paramedic Education program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self-Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the National Registry's Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation. To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445 www.coaemsp.org

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.

For our upcoming Fall 2026 Program, click below to see the semester blueprint:

National Registry of EMTs Written and Practical Examination passing rate
2025: XX%

Retention Rate (percentage of students graduating from the program)
2025: XX%

Positive Placement (percentage of students who are employed as paramedics) 
2025: XX

Earn College Credits for your Paramedic Program

• Earn college credit for your EMS education through VEMSA’s articulation agreements.

• Our training program has been evaluated and approved by partner universities for transferable academic credit.

• Continue your education with credit opportunities through Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, and Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Alabama.

• Turn your EMS training into progress toward a college degree.

• Save time and money on future education by receiving college credits for coursework completed at VEMSA.

• Ask our team how you can take advantage of these articulation agreements and further your education today.