Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Suffolk County Community College

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic from Suffolk County Community College is a Campus Associate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. This program fulfills the requirements set by state and national agencies for credentialing of the AEMT-IV paramedic . Students will become proficient in the art and science of out-of-hospital medicine with medical direction. The program stresses mastery in advanced-life-support skills, which will be accomplished in college laboratories, affiliated hospitals and advanced- life-support ambulances. Competency in theoretical knowledge and developing the student's professional attitude consistent with the expectations of the public and the profession are also stressed. High school applicants must have Sequential Math I, II and III or equivalent and at least an 80 average in each of the following courses: Sequential Math, Regents Biology and Regents Chemistry. Students must complete BIO130: Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 132: Anatomy and Physiology II with a grade of C or better to enroll in the Paramedic (PAR) level courses. NYS EMT-Basic or higher certification is required for admission. The student's certification must remain valid for the duration of the program. At their own cost, incoming students must meet and maintain the health requirements of the Paramedic Program which include proof of immunizations, titers, PPD, and an annual physical examination. It is recommended that applicants have at least one year of documented field experience at the EMT Basic level prior to application. Students must also complete an application packet including two letters of recommendation and a personal statement. The Paramedic Program is highly competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee acceptance into the program. The College reserves the right to make final decisions based upon the applicant pool each year. View more details on Suffolk County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.