Instructor: Tyler Hares
315-589-2648

This program focuses on the skills required for certification in the field of emergency health care/ pre Hospital care. In addition, Students will participate in a 10 hour clinical experiences with a NYS certified ambulance service or at a hospital’s Emergency Department or a combination of both. 

In collaboration with the Finger Lakes Regional Emergency Medical Service Council this program presents the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Certified First Responders (CFR) / Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). It consists of modules that are based on the National Scope of Practice. Course content will introduce basic life support concepts, basic training to the professional rescuer who arrives first on the scene of a medical emergency, knowledge and skills to the prospective Emergency Medical Technician. The New York State Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) / Assistant Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT), Basic Life Support Protocols are introduced to the prospective student and practiced during lab sessions throughout the course. Certified First Responder (CFR) / Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are trained to care for patients at the scene of an accident and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) have the emergency skills to assess a patient’s condition and manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies.