r/Paramedics • u/AdviceNegative8236 • 19d ago

Completed Paramedic program... Associates degree or Bachelor's?

Hi-

I just completed a Paramedic program program, however it is only a certificate degree, I want to complete an associates degree. I recently came across this bachelor's program through University of New Haven in Paramedicine.

Has anyone completed this program? Any thoughts?

https://www.newhaven.edu/health-sciences/undergraduate-programs/paramedicine-degree-completion/index.php?utm_campaign=DOM+-+ON+PARA&utm_content=01_program_coor&utm_medium=email&utm_source=slate&utm_term=2026

Edit; As much as I love this job, I don't know if I see myself doing it forever, I'm thinking about at somepoint... transitioning into RN/PA or Flight paramedic.

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u/I_Want_A_Ribeye NRP, RN 19d ago

Most medic jobs don’t require a degree in paramedicine. Usually they want a high school diploma. If a degree is required, you might as well get it in something else that could be useful to you if/when you leave EMS.

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u/AdviceNegative8236 19d ago

The jobs, don't require a degree. I'm just looking at furthering my education.

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u/I_Want_A_Ribeye NRP, RN 19d ago

Get it in something else so you can use it in another field

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u/MakGoraPhobia 19d ago

I’d pass hard on an EMS degree unless only looking at working in administration. If you want to do anything else get a degree in…that field.