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).

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

2026 - 2027