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Make a Difference

in your Community

Calling all Quinnipiac Students! Are you a motivated individual looking to serve your community?

We want you on our team!

To provide the best care possible, it takes a village to keep QU EMS running! Our agency consists of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) & Auxiliary members, all of whom vitally contribute to our agency’s mission: To provide the highest quality care to those within our community.

Learn more below about the requirements for each membership type, how to apply, and some common FAQs.

Membership Types:

Join as an EMT

Joining the EMT Division of QU EMS begins with you holding a probationary member status. As a probationary member, you will attend additional trainings to help you improve your clinical skills as an EMT, along with onboarding into our organization’s unique operations. You'll have the opportunity to ride with Crew Chiefs who will mentor you on calls. After your probationary period, you can be promoted to Crew Chief and lead your own crews. Throughout your time at QU EMS, you will have an incredible amount of educational opportunities available at your fingertips. From our monthly CMEs taught by subject matter experts, ride alongs with the Fire Department, and even opportunities within our Hospitals, QU EMS is here to help you grow as a medical provider, giving you connections that will last a lifetime.

Join the Auxiliary

Joining the Auxiliary Division of QU EMS is for interested students with all types of backgrounds. You don’t have to be an EMT to join the Auxiliary! It takes a village to deliver high-quality care to our campus community and our Auxiliary members work side-by-side with our EMTs to help achieve this goal. From service in our officer positions to rising in the ranks of our training site, our Auxiliary members serve an integral role in the function and comradery of the agency. Joining the Auxiliary gives you an opportunity to serve your community while exploring EMS. Trainings held by the organization will expand your medical knowledge and provide opportunities to broaden your social and professional circles. If you decide to pursue your EMT certification down the road, you can always transition into the EMT division if you wish.

Both membership types use the same form with branching.
Please note, to ensure application security, students must be logged into their Quinnipiac SSO account to access the form.

  • Written Application

    All prospective members will submit a written application via the blue application button above. The purpose of the written application is to provide basic information about the applicant to the membership committee, including demographics, current certifications, previous experience, and 2 professional references.

    Interview

    Once the written application has been received, it will be looked over by the membership committee. An invitation to interview will be sent to the applicant, and the interview will be conducted with at least two officers of QU EMS.

  • EMT applications are reviewed twice a year in application cycles. One for the Fall semester, and one for the Spring. Those deadlines are July 1st & December 1st, respectively.

    Auxiliary applications are reviewed year-round on a rolling basis, there is no deadline to apply.

  • EMT Requirements:

    EMT applicants must be on track to begin the incoming semester with a valid Connecticut state EMT license.

    EMT applicants must also be 18 years of age by the start of the semester and possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license in any U.S. state.

    **Please note that from the time of state licensure application submission, it is expected to take 2-6 weeks of processing time. Prospective applicants are responsible for submitting their state applications enough time in advance. For assistance applying for CT state licensure, reach out to our membership committee: membership@quems.org.

    Auxiliary Requirements:

    None.

  • We encourage our non-EMT prospective applicants to apply for membership in the Auxiliary division!

  • If you are already EMT certified in a state other than Connecticut and have your NREMT, you can apply for reciprocity in Connecticut. Those who do not have their NREMT will need to get their NREMT certification before applying for reciprocity in Connecticut. If you have any questions about obtaining reciprocity in Connecticut, please reach out to our membership committee: membership@quems.org.

  • QU EMS is a student-run organization, leadership is at our core.

    Our executive board is composed of the Captain, Secretary, Director of Operations, Director of Education, Director of Staff, Director of Auxiliary, and Director of Finance. Each department has various appointed officer roles for members to become more involved and grow as a leader.

    Officer positions include, but are not limited to: Scheduling, Equipment, Safety, Personnel, Public Information (PIO), Alumni Relations, Training, Community Education, and many more.

  • EMT members can expect to attend 2-3 meetings each month, in addition to completing the monthly hour requirement for pulling on-duty shifts.

    • General Membership Meetings (GMMs) take place the first (1st ) Tuesday of every month at 9pm. Attendance at all GMMs is required unless there is a documented academic obligation.

    • General Membership Trainings (GMTs) are offered twice each month. All members are required to attend at least one GMT per month.

    • Probationary EMT members are also expected to attend a probationary member specific training each month.

    • Each month, the scheduling officer publishes the hour requirement based on available shifts and active personnel. Members can expect it to range anywhere from 12 to 20 hours a month (based on historical data)

    • All EMT members are expected to be available for the pre-semester training week at the start of the semester prior to regular move-in.

    Auxiliary members can expect to attend 3 meetings each month.

    • General Membership Meetings (GMMs) take place the first (1st ) Tuesday of every month at 9pm. Attendance at all GMMs is required unless there is a documented academic obligation.

    • Auxiliary Trainings/Events are offered twice each month. All members are required to attend at least one per month.

    • Auxiliary members must attend a third event of their choosing each month. See our events page for some of the events we host!

    • While not required, Auxiliary members are highly encouraged to attend any of the other events & trainings the agency holds!

  • Those planning to study abroad will be able to request an Educational leave of absence from QU EMS.

Not convinced yet?

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