The Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/JeffSTAT has an EMT paramedic training program that offers EMT training students the necessary courses for certification at the EMT-Basic level on through to EMT paramedic.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/JeffSTAT is located just minutes away from several major roads and within walking distance of several public transportation services. The main campus is located off I-95 at exit 22, at 8th and Chestnut.

EMT and Paramedic Program Information

The Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic training program is offered as a full-time EMT training program and is set up in a way that prepares EMT paramedic candidates to learn advanced life support skills to patients in a pre-hospital environment. The university also offers a part time class which takes place is in the evenings and starts every 18 months.

The paramedic training that is offered through the school has classes that meet every Tuesday and Thursday and every other Wednesday from September through August. There are additional classes for EMT training certification that may meet on different days. The course consists of didactic hours, 400 clinical hours and 250-400 in-field internship hours. Additional clinical hours may be required and these are based on individual needs.

Tuition is currently $11,000. Including $600 as a registration fee. Tuition may be paid on a monthly or quarterly basis. Financial Aid is not available at this time.

Program Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for the paramedic training program:

• EMT-basic certification
• Over the age of 18
• High school diploma or GED
• Pass an EMT-basic pretest, complete a HOBET examination that has a passing score that shows math and reading levels at a high school level or above.
• Pass a criminal background check
• Obtain child abuse clearance from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Have current health insurance.

Contact Information

For more information about EMT training and the EMT paramedic program, including testing and registration fees, you may contact the Course Coordinator by phone at 215-955-7568 or by email at [email protected].

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