Division: Natural and Health Science
Academic Dept: Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Services
Curriculum Chair: Prof. Stephen Nardozzi
Tel: 914-606-6507
Program Description:
In New
York
State, a paramedic is the
most advanced technician providing pre-hospital emergency care.
Paramedic students build upon the foundation of their basic EMT
certification and are prepared for positions in the pre-hospital
environment.
The course work will consist of classroom sessions
as well as laboratory sessions, and clinical and field internship
components. A variety of hospital and paramedic ALS (Advanced Life
Support) agencies are utilized throughout the educational experience.
The Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic
certificate program consists of two summer sessions (Anatomy and
Physiology I & II) and two semesters. Students are required to purchase
lab coats and supply their own transportation. Students are also
required to pay an annual malpractice insurance fee.
Upon successful completion of the program, students
are awarded a certificate in Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic, and
become eligible for NYS Department of Health, Bureau of EMS
certification as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic.
Recommended Full-Time
Semester Plan
The curriculum chairperson for this
program
recommends taking the courses for this degree in a particular order.
Click the button above for recommended semester-by-semester layout of
the classes needed to complete this program.
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