Emergency Medical Services
- Certificate
- Department of Public Safety Training Center
Your New Career as a Medical First-Responder Starts Here
MCC’s Emergency Medical Services certificate program offers the professional preparation you need to become certified as a New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The program provides exceptional classroom and field training by experienced professionals and preparation for advancement to paramedic-level training. Already working in the field? You can tailor coursework to expand your skills and prepare for advancement. MCC is recognized by the Department of Health as an authorized sponsor of EMS Certification Programs. Our graduates have job titles like these:
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Security Guard-EMT
- Paramedic Trainee
- EMT-First Responder
Expert training that lets you help others when they need it most
Through classroom learning, labs and simulated emergency situations, you’ll develop knowledge and skills to deliver pre-hospital emergency medical care. You’ll learn to perform comprehensive patient assessments. Deliver life-saving interventions according to protocols. Manage patient care while providing safe transportation to appropriate facilities. And communicate effectively with people at the scene.
Through elective courses you can also focus on paramedic candidate preparation, emergency medical services management, or with the help of an advisor, tailor the program to meet your individual goals to qualify for professional positions at:
- AMR (American Medical Response)
- Monroe Ambulance
- Gates Ambulance
- CHS Mobile Integrated Healthcare
- Mercy Flight Central
Get in touch with Monroe Community College’s admissions office to learn more about the opportunities you can create with a certificate in Emergency Medical Services. Contact us at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@monroecc.edu.
Emergency Medical Services
Certificate Program
Department:Public Safety Training Center
School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies
MCC Program Code: EM02
Description
This certificate is designed for students interested in preparing for entry into the emergency medical services (EMS) field, and to prepare them academically for progression to the level of paramedic. Students will prepare themselves for employment in the EMS field with courses regarding EMS management. After completion of EMS 110 Emergency Medical Technician, students will be eligible to apply for certification as a New York State Emergency Medical Technician and/or a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician. MCC is recognized by the NYS Department of Health as an authorized sponsor of EMS Certification Programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
1) Perform a comprehensive patient assessment
2) Deliver medications according to protocols
3) Deliver life-saving interventions according to protocols
4) Manage patient care while providing safe transportation to appropriate facilities
5) Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences which could include: patients families/friends or other public safety and medical professionals
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Required Pre-requisite(s). Elementary Algebra with Geometry (or Math 098 at MCC).
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Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER: 12 Credit Hours |  |
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| EMS 110 Emergency Medical Technician | 6 |
| SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| SECOND SEMESTER: 12 - 13 Credit Hours | |
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychological Science | 3 |
| BIO 133 Human Biology | 3 |
| MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR MTH 160 Statistics I OR MTH 165 College Algebra OR HIGHER SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATH (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| ASL 101 American Sign Language I OR BIO 132 Laboratory to Accompany Human Biology OR BIO 134 Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology I OR BIO 144 Human Anatomy and Physiology I OR CHE 100 Preparatory Chemistry OR HED 115 Death and Dying OR HIM 104 Medical Terminology OR PEC 253 Stress Management OR PPE 170 Introduction to Sport Medicine OR SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3-4 |
| Total | 12-14 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 24-26 |