Emergency Medical Technician EMT Training

Conducting courses at St.Vincent Catholic Medical Center, and sponsored by the NYS Department of Health, St. Vincents Catholic Medical Centers specializes in pre-hospital Emergency Care and Rescue courses. These courses lead to Certifications from New York and surrounding states as well as nationally recognized accrediting organizations including the American Heart Association, National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians, and National Safety Council.

***EMT Training at a glance***
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Course Offerings -

Our Teaching staff includes active NYC FDNY/EMS 911 EMTs and Paramedics. Many of our Instructors also teach EMS programs for FDNY, and Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support to the medical staffs (Doctors, Nurses, PAs) of our local hospitals. Our Staff bring real life 911 street experience and training into our classrooms. SVCMCis proud of the quality of instruction our educators provide to our students.

We are dedicated to maintain one of the highest student passing rates, and scores in the state of New York.

Emergency Medical Care -

Professional Rescuer
Heart-Saver (single rescuer for the lay person)
Child and Pediatric
Infant rescuer (for SIDS at-risk infants)

Next EMT / First Responder Courses Starting dates: Courses forming now Call our phone for details. (Basic, Refresher, CFR-D) Days and times: To be announced. Tuition: Basic: $, Refresher: $, CFR: $ Phone: Facilities include a 300+ space parking lot and easy access located minutes from major expressways. We are located on the north side of the Long Island Expressway, 1 block west of Utopia Parkway. Register Early, Prepayment Discount (30 days prior to start).

Schedule a CPR course for your group, CPR saves lives!

In addition we can also provide advanced training in the following specialties,

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Hospital Affiliations-

Utilizing these Emergency and Critical Care facilities for our student ER rotations, enables our students to obtain an unprecedented clinical and patient care experience.

Manhattan

St. Luke's / Roosevelt Medical Center

Queens

Queens Hospital Center
St John's Queens Hospital Center
Mary Immaculate Hospital Center

Nassau

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Brooklyn

Brookdale University Hospital

Bronx

(arranged upon student request)

Staten Island

(arranged upon student request)

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Course Outline and Subjects-

Many Careers in higher medical positions often begin with training as an Emergency Medical Technician. Working as an EMT is an excellent first step to exploring the medicalfield in general. Working as an EMT offers shift flexibility that can facilitate your college careeras well. Many of our graduated students are also pursuing a college degree with the financial security that working as an EMT provides.

In itself, working in the EMS field is a respected and growing field offering a dynamic and changing work environment not only from day to day, but even from hour to hour. And again, as a stepping stone to more advanced careers, there are numerous Paramedics, and Emergency Room Physicians and Nurses who started out in our classrooms.
EMT programs are approved by SUNY and CUNY for college credits. Discuss this with your college counselor to see how it applies to your school.

The EMT-B Curriculum includes the following topics...:

Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues

Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT

Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body

Medical Terminology

Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)

How to Read an ECG

Cadiac Defibrilation

Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management

Patient Assessment - Trauma / Medical

Detailed Physical Examination

Communication / Documentation

General Pharmacology

Respiratory Emergencies

Cardiovascular Emergencies

Diabetic and Alergic Emergencies

Poisonings and Overdose

Environmental Emergencies

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Emergency Childbirth

Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies

Hazardous Materials Incidents

Soft Tissue Injuries

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Head and Spinal Injuries

Extrication and Spinal Immobilization

Infection Control and Personal Safety

Patient Lifts and Carries.

Emergency Vehicle Operartion and the Law

Successful completion of the above topics and the State Practical Skills evaluation entitles the student to sit for the New York State EMT cerification exam. All SVCMC instructors are with you step-by-step to help you master these skills.

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EMT, the Stepping Stone to becomming a Paramedic

Our Address and Phone-

Mailing Address (snail mail)

     EMS Programs Director
      St. Anthony's Allied Health Education Center
     St.Vincents Catholic Medical Centers
     175 - Horrace Harding Expressway
     Fresh Meadows, NY
     Phone: (718) 353-0500

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Classroom Locations

     Class sessions held on the second floor
     Ramp access to the building, and
     Elevator access to all three floors

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