The goal of the St. John’s University Emergency Medical Services
Institute Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Original Certification
Course is to produce competent, entry level EMTs to serve in career
and volunteer positions within the State of New York.
At the completion of the course, the graduate will be able
to:
- demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the
clinical information relative to the role of an entry level
EMT;
- demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to
fulfill the role of an entry level EMT; and
- demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and
employer expectations for the entry level EMT
The Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) program is 180
hours over approximately 2 to 4 months depending how many days the
course is given in the week. The course is broken down into three
parts: didactic, skills, and clinical rotations.
EMT Course Dates
This is a very demanding training program. Successful completion
will lead to a New York State Certification as an EMT-B. The EMT-B
Certification is valid for three years. As an EMT-B, you will be
able to work in a variety of places. Most graduates work on either
911 ambulances or proprietary ambulances. There are some hospitals
that employee EMT-Bs in the emergency room. This training is a
excellent foundation on which to build a career in medicine.
Location
Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci Center, located at:
175-05 Horace Harding Expressway
Fresh Meadows, New York 11365
(Student parking available adjacent to building.)
The EMS Institute offers clinical experience sites in Brooklyn,
Queens, and the Bronx.
More Infomation
Cathy Cotroneo
Administrative Assistant
(718) 990-8436
cotronec@stjohns.edu