Number of Hours: 174 - 219 total hours (dependent upon format)
Course Format: Courses typically run over a 6-7 month period, with the exception of our Summer Accelerated Programs which run over a 14 week period (May through August). New courses traditionally begin during the following months: January, February, May, June, September, and October. Programs are currently offered in two different formats as detailed below:
| Traditional | Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| On-Line Learning Sessions | 3 | 34 |
| In-Class Sessions | 35 | 19 |
| Practical Skills Labs | 17 | 17 |
| Standardized Patient Encounters | 1 | 1 |
| High-Fidelity Simulation Sessions | 2 | 2 |
| Total Number of 3-Hour Sessions | 58 | 73 |
Clinical and Field Experiences: To meet the requirements of New York State Bureau of EMS policy 21-07 students are required to complete ten (10) direct patient encounters students have access to 911 Ambulance Tours, and Core Ambulance Tours. Emergency Room rotations are also available at system facilities and are optional to students upon having completed the required ambulance experiences.
Total Cost (Non-VOM): $1500 (Includes Tuition $950, Electronic Textbook $275, & $200 NON-REFUNDABLE Seat Deposit)
Total Cost (VOM): $550 ((Includes Electronic Textbook $275, & $200 NON-REFUNDABLE Seat Deposit) Members of Approved New York State EMS Agencies pay NO Tuition)
Course Requirements: At the time of registration all applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and/or have completed high school or its equivalent. See New York State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS for criminal conviction policy statement: NYS DOH BEMS Criminal Conviction Policy Statement.
Credit Recommendation: This Course has been approved by the National College Credit Recommendation Service for twelve (12) collegiate semester credits in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category.
Course Description: This course has been designed to provide students with the essential education needed to render lifesaving care and maneuvers in a pre-hospital setting. This course is comprised of didactic presentations, on-line learning, team-based learning activities, practical skills sessions, patient simulation encounters, standardized patient encounters, and clinical/field experiences. This program will prepare students to effectively render all available techniques of basic life support presently considered within the scope of practice for a New York State Certified Emergency Medical Technician.
General Topics: Safety & Wellness, Medical, Legal & Ethical Issues, Basic Anatomy & Physiology, General Pharmacology, Patient Assessment, Airway Management, Basic Life Support, Medical Emergencies, Trauma Management, Special Patient Populations, and EMS Operations.
Upon Course Completion: Students who successfully complete all aspects of this program will be eligible to participate in New York State and National Registry Practical & Written Examinations. Students will have also achieved credentials in the following disciplines:
Number of Hours: Dictated by individual student needs, and results of written and practical challenge examination results.
Current Format: This program is currently run under a New York State Pilot Hybrid format. All didactic sessions are conducted on-line with students only appearing for evaluation and required lab sessions. Courses run four times per year: January through March (evening only); April through June (morning and evening); July through September (evening only); and October through December (morning and evening).
Clinical and Field Experiences: None required.
Total Cost (Non-VOM): $500.00 (Includes $440 Tuition and $60 NON-REFUNDABLE Seat Deposit)
Total Cost (VOM): $60 (Includes $60 NON-REFUNDABLE Seat Deposit (Members of Approved New York State EMS Agencies pay NO Tuition))
Course Requirements: Current or expired New York State Emergency Medical Technicians, or out of State Emergency Medical Technicians seeking New York State reciprocity (with prior approval from NYS DOH Bureau of EMS). See New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS Policy on reciprocity: NYS DOH Bureau of EMS.
Credit Recommendation: This Course has been approved by the National College Credit Recommendation Service for four (4) semester hours in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category. Please Note: The credit recommendation for this course is not considered duplicative of the Emergency Medical Technician- Original Course.
Course Description: This Program is conducted utilizing a “challenge” format. Students have the option to have their participation for on-line assignments or practical skills sessions waived for successfully completing a written challenge and/or practical skills examination. Each student is provided a customized learning experience to ensure successful completion of course objectives and required psychomotor skills. Students are also provided with a review of New York State and Nassau County Protocol and Policy changes that may have occurred since their last credentialing period.
General Topics: Safety & Wellness, Medical, Legal & Ethical Issues, Basic Anatomy & Physiology, General Pharmacology, Patient Assessment, Airway Management, Basic Life Support, Medical Emergencies, Trauma Management, Special Patient Populations, and EMS Operations.
Upon Course Completion: Students who successfully complete all aspects of this program will be eligible to participate in New York State and National Registry Practical & Written Examinations. Students will have also achieved credentials in the following disciplines:
Number of Hours: Dictated by individual student needs, and results of written and practical challenge examination results.
Current Format: This program is currently run under a New York State Pilot Hybrid format. All didactic sessions are conducted on-line with students only appearing for evaluation and required lab sessions. Courses run four times per year: January through March (evening only); April through June (morning and evening); July through September (evening only); and October through December (morning and evening).
Clinical and Field Experiences: None required.
Total Cost (Non-VOM): $950.00 (Includes $890 Tuition and $60 NON-REFUNDABLE Seat Deposit)
Total Cost (VOM): $60 (Includes $60 NON-REFUNDABLE Seat Deposit (Members of Approved New York State EMS Agencies pay NO Tuition))
Course Requirements: Current or expired New York State Paramedics, or out of State Paramedics seeking New York State reciprocity. See New York State DOH Bureau of EMS Policy on reciprocity: NYS DOH Bureau of EMS
Credit Recommendation: This Course has been approved by the National College Credit Recommendation Service for four (4) semester hours in Paramedic Science, Allied Health Sciences, or Health Science in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category. Please Note: The credit recommendation for this course is not considered duplicative of the Paramedic- Original Course.
Course Description: This Program is conducted utilizing a “challenge” format. Students have the option to have their participation for on-line assignments or practical skills sessions waived for successfully completing a written challenge and/or practical skills examination. Each student is provided a customized learning program to ensure successful completion of course objectives and required psychomotor skills. Students are also provided with a review of New York State and Nassau County Protocol and Policy changes that may have occurred since their last credentialing period.
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