A Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program in 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

The Certificate in Emergency Medical Services Management will provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to effectively coordinate a response to emergency situations. The certificate program develops the EMT or paramedic’s management-level perspective and ability to assume responsible positions that affect procedures and influence policy.

Many highly experienced emergency medical technicians and paramedics lack a formal educational background. This certificate gives these professionals a chance to look at the larger picture and to participate in critical thinking and planning exercises, within the context of a systems approach to EMS. Graduates will likewise be better prepared to participate in planning and decision-making within the EMS System.

Program of Study

• EMS 101 - Emergency Medical Services 1
• EMS 110 - Disaster Preparedness
• EMS 135 - Introduction to EMS Research
• EMS 210 - Comparative EMS Systems
• EMS 215 - EMS Administration and Leadership
• EMS 217 - Legal Aspects of EMS
• CJ 120 - Global Terrorism

Minimum Total Credits - 24

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 .

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed this program, and other important information please visit Emergency Medical Services Management Certificate - GE Disclosure. For an overview of all gainful employment disclosures at Westchester Community College, visit www.sunywcc.edu/gainfulemployment.