Emergency Medical Technician Certification
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification Program at Queensborough Community College is a comprehensive workforce training program designed to prepare students for careers in emergency medical services and pre-hospital patient care. The program equips participants with the knowledge, technical skills, and clinical experience necessary to respond to medical and trauma emergencies in a variety of healthcare and emergency response settings.
The curriculum follows the educational standards established by the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and meets national EMT educational guidelines. Students receive instruction in patient assessment, airway management, trauma care, medical emergencies, CPR, emergency response procedures, and EMS operations. The program combines lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practical skills training, clinical observation, and supervised field experience to reinforce real-world emergency care competencies.
The program includes approximately 220 hours of training, consisting of lecture instruction, practical skills laboratories, and ambulance-based clinical experience under the supervision of certified EMS professionals. Supplemental online FEMA coursework is also integrated into the curriculum to support emergency preparedness training.
This is a non-credit certification program and is separate from the academic HE200 EMT course offered by Queensborough Community College for college credit. Students who successfully complete the program may qualify for certification through the New York State Bureau of EMS. This program is also Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) eligible, allowing students to apply their EMT training toward academic credit opportunities at the College.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED/HSE
- U.S. Citizenship or valid work authorization
- Full vaccination required for participation in clinical experiences
Students are responsible for paying a separate registration fee through the FISDAP online EMS scheduling system to arrange clinical rotations.
For additional certification requirements, please visit the New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS
Registration closes two weeks prior to the start date of the course.
There is 1 course in this program
EMT Certification
No Payment Plans are Available for EMT
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification Program at Queensborough Community College is a comprehensive workforce training program designed to prepare students for careers in emergency medical services and pre-hospital patient care. The program equips participants with the knowledge, technical skills, and clinical experience necessary to respond to medical and trauma emergencies in a variety of healthcare and emergency response settings.
The curriculum follows the educational standards established by the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and meets national EMT educational guidelines. Students receive instruction in patient assessment, airway management, trauma care, medical emergencies, CPR, emergency response procedures, and EMS operations. The program combines lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practical skills training, clinical observation, and supervised field experience to reinforce real-world emergency care competencies.
The program includes approximately 220 hours of training, consisting of lecture instruction, practical skills laboratories, and ambulance-based clinical experience under the supervision of certified EMS professionals. Supplemental online FEMA coursework is also integrated into the curriculum to support emergency preparedness training.
This is a non-credit certification program and is separate from the academic HE200 EMT course offered by Queensborough Community College for college credit. Students who successfully complete the program may qualify for certification through the New York State Bureau of EMS. This program is also Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) eligible, allowing students to apply their EMT training toward academic credit opportunities at the College.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED/HSE
- U.S. Citizenship or valid work authorization
- Full vaccination required for participation in clinical experiences
Students are responsible for paying a separate registration fee through the FISDAP online EMS scheduling system to arrange clinical rotations.
For additional certification requirements, please visit the New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS
Registration closes two weeks prior to the start date of the course.
Emergency Medical Technician
Median Salary
The median salary in the New York metropolitan area is $46,570, in New York State $39,840, and $44,470 in the United States*.
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*Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (USBLS OEWS)
📈 Grow Rapidly
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
🚪 Openings
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.