4 courses with the subject EMS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EMS 100Certified First Responder
This course offers basic essentials designed for professional rescuers who are first to arrive at an emergency medical scene. The job of the Certified First Responder (CFR) is to provide care for life-threatening illness or injury and, if possible, prevent the patient’s condition from worsening until a higher-level care provider arrives at the scene. Successful completion, and compliance with New York State Department of Health Guidelines will lead to eligibility to sit for the New York State written and practical CFR certification examinations.
This course prepares and qualifies the student to sit for the New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification exam, providing all other New York State Department of Health qualifications are met. The content covered is intended for individuals who might be present during medical emergencies. Topics will include the roles of the technician and ambulance, bacteriology, resuscitation, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, wounds, sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures, head injuries, mental disturbances, childbirth, legalities, automobile extrications, and hospital emergency room coordination. Prerequisites: None. 8.5 cr. 7 Lec. 3 Lab, and .5 Clinical.
“This course prepares the student to provide advanced medical care to ill or injured individuals. The topics include roles and responsibilities, medical and legal concerns, ethics, introduction to pharmacology principles, basic and advanced airway, patient assessment, as well as management of patients with traumatic or medical emergencies. This course along with EMS 145 prepares and qualifies the student to sit for the New York State Advanced EMT certification examinations, providing all other certification requirements are met. Prerequisites: EMS 121- Emergency Medical Technician or equivalent and NYS EMT Certification and High School diploma or GED and 6 months EMT experience (as determined by Paramedic Program Director). Pre/Corequisite: Current infection control, hazardous materials and incident command system training, conforming to the requirements of the Advanced EMT Program Handbook. 9.5 cr. 8 Lec. 1.5 Lab. 3 Cln. Effective August 2026. Visit the College’s website for the most current informatio
This course provides an opportunity for the EMS student to manage patients in the prehospital setting. Students will demonstrate competency at the level of an Advanced EMT in patient assessment, intravenous catheterization, communication techniques, trauma injury and medical emergency treatment plan formulation and implementation, as well as team leadership. The course is graded on a pass (P)/ fail (E) basis. Prerequisites: EMS 121- Emergency Medical Technician or equivalent and NYS EMT Certification and High School diploma or GED and 6 months EMT experience (as determined by Paramedic Program Director). Corequisite: EMS 140- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Pre/Corequisite: Current infection control, hazardous materials and incident command system training, conforming to the requirements of the Advanced EMT Program Handbook. Successful completion of this course and EMS 140 is required to gain New York State Advanced EMT certification exam eligibility, providing all other certification requirements are met. .5 cr. 1.5 Clinical.
