A Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program in Fall 2015/Spring 2016. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

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 1 & 2) 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.

Program of Study

• BIOL 121 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 (and Lab)
• BIOL 123 - Anatomy and Physiology 2 (and Lab)
• EMS 130 - Pre-Hospital Pharmacology
• EMS 121 - Paramedic 1, Lab and Clinical Studies
• EMS 122 - Paramedic 2, Lab and Clinical Studies
• EMS 221 - Paramedic 3 (Lab & Clinical)
• EMS 222 - Paramedic 4 (Lab & Clinical)

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Program Note(s):

Required Screening
Students admitted into this program must complete, at their own expense, a successful criminal background check and drug screening prior to beginning clinical courses. Please consult the curriculum chair of your program for additional details regarding the timetable and procedure for completing these requirements.

7-week Courses
To students enrolled in a 7-week course or courses: In addition to meeting standard financial aid requirements, in order to be eligible for financial aid, students must also be enrolled in at least one 15-week course in the same semester.

Minimum Total Credits - 32

Educational Plan: The Educational Plan is an advisement tool that provides important information to students about how to complete this degree. Click here to Download the Educational Plan .