Took my program this past year at John Jay and they were great! I inquired about Laguardia as well and did hear back from them but decided to go with JJ as I thought the program there was more comprehensive.
http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/continuingeducation/
Emergency Medical Technician
John Jay College’s EMT program is the most comprehensive in New York State. The program includes the New York State Certification Examination, the National Registry Examination (NREMT), Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator Ambulance II (CEVO II) and 16 hours of clinical (8 hours on an ambulance and 8 hours in an emergency department).
Course Content:
· Introduction to Emergency Care
· Well-being of the EMT
· Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues
· The Human Body
· Baseline vital signs
· Sample, lifting and moving
· Basic Cardiac Life Support - CPR
· Airway and Oxygen
· Scene size-up, initial assessment, focused history
· Physical exam - trauma/medical
· Detailed physical exam
· Ongoing assessment
· Communications
· Documentation
· General pharmacology
· Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Neurological emergencies
· Diabetes
· Acute abdomen
· Allergies, Poisoning, and Overdose
· Environmental/Behavioral emergencies
· Obstetrics/Gynecology
· Bleeding and Shock
· Soft Tissue Injuries
· Musculo-Skeletal Care
· Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia trauma
· Head and Spinal trauma
· Infants and Children
· Ambulance operations
· Gaining access
· Special operations
· Weapons of Mass Destruction
· Hazmat
· New York State Practical examination
· National Safety Council Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) Ambulance II
· National Registry examination
· New York State Written Certification examination
Upon successful completion students will receive:
· John Jay College of Criminal Justice Certificate/F.I.T. Certification
· National Safety Council Emergency Vehicle Operator patch
· National Registry Certificate
· New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Class Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
June 2nd 2005 to August 19th, 2005.
Course Fee: $965.00
Non-refundable Registration Fee: $20.00
Visit the New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS website.
Visit the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians website.