This certificate is designed for students interested in preparing for entry into the emergency medical services field and to prepare them academically for progression to the level of paramedic. Students will be able to seek to obtain certification to as a New York State Emergency Medical Technician after completion of EMS 110. Students will prepare themselves for work in the EMS field with courses regarding EMS management. MCC is recognized by the Department of Health as an authorized sponsor of EMS Certification Programs.

(Housed in the PSTF-Emergency Management)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
HUMANITIES: 6 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
SPC 144 Communication in Crisis	3
Total	6
SOCIAL SCIENCES: 3 Credit Hours
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology	3
Total	3
MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCE: 6 Credit Hours
BIO 133 Human Biology	3
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics or Higher	3
Total	6
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 9 Credit Hours
EMS 110 Emergency Medical Technician	6
HIM 104 Medical Terminology	3
Total	9
PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 9-10 Credit Hours from:
BIO 132 Laboratory to Accompany Human Biology	1
CHE 100 Preparatory Chemistry	4
EMS 141 Operational Management for EMS	3
EMS 142 Administrative Management for EMS	3
HED 115 Death and Dying	3
HSE 101 Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety	3
MTH 160 Statistics I	3
PEC 253 Stress Management	2
PPE 170 Introduction to Sport Medicine	3
PST 130 Public Safety Incident Management	1
PST 210 Managing the Mass Casualty Incident	1
SPA 141 Spanish for the Health Professions	3
Total	9-10
TOTAL CREDITS	33-34