Emergency Medical Services Provider, Certificate

Degree: Certificate
HEGIS Code: 5299
Curriculum Code: 0983
Campus Location: North and South
Health Sciences Division

Prerequisite: Basic EMT offered at: North, South

Program Description

The Emergency Medical Services Provider Certificate Program is designed for both the career and volunteer provider.

This new certificate will require students to complete the SUNY general education courses which are available at all campuses. This certificate will also ensure that the student completes core development courses in math, science, humanities, social science, EMT and other fields to be better rounded students and lifelong learners.

The Emergency Medical Services Provider certificate, in conjunction with successful completion of the Paramedic certificate, will enable the student to receive a SUNY Associate of Applied Science degree.

Accreditation

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• New York State Health Department, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Basic Emergency Medical Technician

Special Admission Requirements/Prerequisites

• Individuals must be 18 years old to receive New York State EMT certification.
• Applicants must be physically fit in order to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care.
• Applicants must not have any felony convictions or current charges.

Program Competencies

Upon completion of EMT course or courses, the graduate will prove competency in those skills pertinent to his/her level of training as indicated below: (See Notes for explanation.)  

• properly conduct a patient history, physical examination and properly manage medical and trauma patients;
• perform proper Body Substance Isolation;
• perform basic airway techniques;
• initiate oxygen therapy utilizing the appropriate equipment;
• perform infant, child and adult CPR;
• perform defibrillation;
• properly manage central nervous system injuries including use of immobilization devices;
• properly manage soft tissue injuries;
• properly manage orthopedic emergencies including proper splinting techniques;
• assist in normal and abnormal obstetrical deliveries;
• manage psychiatric emergencies;
• manage violence containment;
• operate radio communications equipment;
• perform as a team member;
• explain the role of medical direction; and 
• demonstrate written communication procedures for healthcare documentation.
  

Curriculum

Total Degree Credits: 31