Course Objectives for EMT Basic:
This is a New York State Department of Health certified course taught by certified instructors. The New York State Department of Health requires that all candidates have 230 hours of didactic and practical training (listed below), as well as 10 hours of time logged in an Emergency Room or Ambulance. This course also includes certification in CPR.

The price for this course including all books and necessary materials is $1165.00 ($1025 for the class, $100 for the books and $40 for personal equipment). For Further information please continue to read the descriptions below.



What a student will be required to learn and demonstrate?
At the conclusion of the course the E.M.T. Basic must demonstrate competency in:
• Patient assessment
• Trauma care
• Managing medical emergencies
• Utilizing Basic Life Support equipment
• CPR Hemorrhage control
• Fracture and spinal stabilization
• Managing environmental emergencies
• Emergency childbirth
• Use of a semiautomatic defibrillator

Position Description:
To be a New York State Certified Emergency Medical Technician you must:
- Successfully complete the NYS approved curriculum. Passing scores on practical and        written certification examinations.

- Be at least 18 years of age and have the ability to:
•Communicate verbally; via telephone and radio equipment
•Lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds (250 with assistance)
•Interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions
•Use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations
•Be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights
•Function efficiently throughout an entire workshift without interruption
•Read English language manuals and road maps
•Interview patient, family members, and bystanders
•Document all relevant information in writing
•Converse in English with coworkers and hospital staff as to status of patient
 

Back to Main
© Rescue Training Institute, inc. All Rights Reserved.
site designed by Our Long Island.Com