George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medicine Institute

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The paramedic program at the Emergency Medicine Institute of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) was founded by George E. Moerkirk, MD, in 1976. Since that time, the program has become more advanced with classroom lectures, workshops and hands-on practical labs using human patient simulators. This program will provide ACLS, PALS and PHTLS certifications as well as 12 lead EKG interpretation training. In addition, clinical and field rotations are required.

Earn your NREMT-P Certification through EMI and LCCC! Questions: contact Tom Rothrock, Program Director, (484) 884-0051 or Thomas.Rothrock@jefferson.edu.

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) is a prerequisite. The A&P course will run from Sept. 3 through Oct. 27, 2025, and will mainly be online. Under certain circumstances, you may "test out." Read the A&P brochure.

Clinical Rotations

Enhanced clinical rotations at LVHN and other selected hospitals allow for education and practice in patient assessments, medication administration and airway management.

Field Internships

Field internships are opportunities to put clinical practice and education into action under the close supervision of experienced paramedics.

Requirements

• Current PA EMT certification (one year of active experience preferred)
• High school diploma or GED
• Anatomy and Physiology is a prerequisite (class is held in September of each year)
  • If you have a college level A&P, semester 1 & 2, within the last five years and had a “C” or better, you can “test out” of this class.
• Completed paramedic application
• Complete pre-entrance exams
• 30-40 hours to devote to the program

Class Hours

The paramedic program runs from January to December of each year. Class is Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:30-10 p.m., with one or two Saturdays or Sundays per month. The Anatomy and Physiology class starts in September each year.

Accreditation

The LVHN Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP or CoAEMSP:

CAAHEP:
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
www.caahep.org 

CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Rowlett, TX 75088 
Phone: 214-703-8445
Fax: 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org 

Disclosures

The following information is required by CoAEMSP to be disclosed.

2024 National Registry Outcomes

• Retention: Class of 2024 started with 38; five withdrew for personal reasons, one withdrew for military commitment, one dropped for academic reasons and one dropped for harassment. 29/38 for a retention rate of 76%.
• Written Pass Rate: 29/29 passed - 100% pass rate
• Positive Job Placement: 100%

2023 National Registry Outcomes

• Retention: Class of 2023 started with 33; nine dropped for personal and/or medical reasons, one withdrew due to military activation and three failed for academic or academic dishonesty reasons. 20/33 for a retention rate of 61%.
• Written Pass Rate: 18/20 passed; 90% pass rate; these two still have testing times available. One student did not take the written test as of this time due to a medical leave.
• Positive Job Placement: 18/28 are successfully employed.

2022 National Registry Outcomes

• Retention: Class of 2022 started with 29; nine dropped for personal or medical reasons, three failed academically and one did not complete the academic practical requirements. 16/29 for a retention rate of 55.2%
• Written Pass Rate: 16/16 passed - 100% pass rate
• Positive Job Placement: 100%

2021 National Registry Outcomes