EmergencyMedical Technician/Paramedic - CUNY LaGuardia Community College

EmergencyMedical Technician/Paramedic from CUNY LaGuardia Community College is a Campus Associate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The EMT/Paramedic Program, offered through the Natural and Applied Sciences Department, leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree . Successful completion of the clinical portion of the program will also make the student eligible for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic through the New York State Department of Health. The field of pre-hospital care, commonly referred to as Emergency Medical Services, is responsible for the initial treatment, stabilization and transport to the hospital of individuals suffering from an acute illness or injury.Working within the established Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems under the authority of a physician medical director, the EMT/Paramedic is responsible for the recognition and treatment of life-threatening and potentially life-threatening conditions.The EMT/Paramedic initiates appropriate advanced-level treatment as indicated by the patient's condition, including IV access, advanced airway management, medication administration, EKG interpretation and monitoring, and other advanced treatments. Employment opportunities are available in commercial ambulance services, municipal EMS systems and hospitals. The clinical portion of the Paramedic Program includes lectures and practical skills sessions at the college and extensive clinical rotations at affiliated institutions. The program meets the requirements set forth by the New York State Department of Health and follows the most current National Standard Curriculum for the EMT/Paramedic. Students admitted to this program are considered to be in the ?pre-clinical? phase of the major. To be eligible to progress to the ?clinical? phase, students must meet the following requirements: completion of CUNY basic skills, minimum GPA of 2.0, active student status, current certification as a NYS Emergency Medical Technician , a minimum of 200 hours and/or 6 months of pre-hospital experience (paid or volunteer), successful completion of Paramedic Program Entrance Exams and an interview with the program director and/or members of the faculty. Seats in the Paramedic Program clinical portion are limited and applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria: number of credits completed at LaGuardia, total number of credits, GPA, and date Application for Admission to the Paramedic Program was received by the Paramedic Program. View more details on CUNY LaGuardia Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.