Yale-New Haven Center for EMS provides training, education, and oversight for both aspiring
The Hospital of Saint Raphael (HSR) and Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH) have provided education and oversight to the emergency medical services (EMS) system in the South Central Connecticut region since its inception in the 1970βs. In 1989 they created New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program (NHSHP) to continue this mission as a joint venture due to some legislative changes. YNHH purchased HSR with the
acquisition taking effect on September 12, 2012 and continues to operate NHSHP as Yale-New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program (YNHSHP). YNHSHP currently provides medical oversight for Allingtown Fire District, American Medical Response (New Haven), Bethany Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance, Branford Fire Department, East Haven Fire Department, Guilford Fire Department, Hamden Fire Department, Madison Emergency Medical Services, Madison Hose Company No. 1, Madison Police Department, Nelson Ambulance Service, New Haven Fire Department, Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Area Response Physicians (SHARP) Team, North Branford Police Department, North Branford Volunteer Fire Department, North Haven Fire Department, North Madison Volunteer Fire Company, Orange Police Department, West Haven Fire Department Center District, West Shore Fire District, Woodbridge Police Department, Woodbridge Volunteer Fire Department, and Yale Student EMS as well as providing emergency medical training for EMS providers, 911 dispatchers, allied health professionals, and the community.
08/06/2026
Join Dr. Jamie McGuinness and Dr. Sophia Gorgens from Yale School of Medicine for an in-depth CME session on environmental emergencies in the prehospital setting, covering hypothermia, hyperthermia, electrical burns, animal bites and stings, tick-borne illness, and drowning.
Yale Center for EMS is hosting a free BLS Cardiology CME Wednesday, August 5th. There are two sessions to choose from. 9a-1p and 6p-10p. Please visit sponsorhospital.gosignmeup.com to enroll.
Ran our Summer Accelerated EMT students through a skills obstacle course today. They enjoyed showing off their skills with some friendly competition π
07/06/2026
Last chance to register for Wednesday's Respiratory Emergencies CME!
Join Dr. Laura Hanson and Dr. Jonathan McMahon from Yale School of Medicine for an interactive CME session focused on recognizing, differentiating, and managing respiratory emergencies in the prehospital setting.
FINAL CALL FOR INSTRUCTOR APPLICATIONS!!!! Applications close Monday, July 6th.
We're hiring! Yale Center for EMS is looking for passionate EMS educators to join our team. We have two newly posted positions:
π¨ EMS Education ALS Instructor (Per Diem)
π¨ Instructor, Basic Life Support (Per Diem)
Both positions are based in New Haven, CT.
Our EMS Education program is one of the best in the state, and here's why:
β 70+ active paramedic students across 6 paramedic school cohorts
β 100% cumulative pass rate on the paramedic NREMT
β 200+ EMTs graduated annually
β Opportunities for career growth within one of the nation's top health systems
If you're an experienced EMS professional who is passionate about education and developing the next generation of prehospital providers, we'd love to hear from you.
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Please share this post!
07/01/2026
π Now enrolling: September 2026 Paramedic Program
Ready to go from EMT to medic? The Yale Center for EMS is accepting applications for our New Haven cohort, with classes starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Our CAAHEP-accredited program is built for the working professional, with evening lectures Tuesdays and Thursdays plus a lab every other Wednesday. We've maintained a 100% paramedic NREMT pass rate, and you'll train alongside hand-selected Paramedic Field Instructors across some of the busiest EMS systems in the region.
Tuition is $11,620 with flexible payment plans, and the program is EdAssist tuition reimbursement eligible.
π Applications are due by end of business on Friday, August 21, 2026. Seats fill fast, so don't wait.
Yale Center for EMS is hosting a free BLS Anaphylaxis CME on Wednesday, July 1st. There are two sessions to choose from. 9a-1p and 6p-10p. To enroll, please visit