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  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)


  • Become an expert, leader and recognized professional while helping others in their time of need.

    Start on a healthcare career path that can lead to becoming a paramedic, instructor/supervisor, nurse, physician assistant or doctor!
    Partial scholarships may be available for eligible applicants.

    LaGuardia Community College is also an authorized training center for the following National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) courses:
    Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
    Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
    Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients (PTEP)

    These courses are intended for certified/licensed emergency healthcare providers. Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) credit is awarded upon successful completion of these courses.


  • COURSES

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Information Session

    Mon 5/18/2020 5/18/2020 1:00-4:00 $ A11EMT000A

    Tue 5/19/2020 5/19/2020 1:00-4:00 $ A11EMT000B

    Wed 5/20/2020 5/20/2020 1:00-4:00 $ A11EMT000C


  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic

    Prepare yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to render patient care on an emergency ambulance. When you successfully complete the course, you will take your NYS Department of Health Certification Exam for EMT-Basic. This course is necessary to advance to the one year program of paramedic education. To receive an application to become an Emergency Medical Technician and arrange for your pretest and interview, call (718) 482-5768, email EMTProgram@lagcc.cuny.edu or visit Room C-339. ND

    Mon, Wed, Thurs + 1 Saturday 6/8/2020 8/20/2020 9:30-4:30 $1310 A11EMT001E


  • Additional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Courses

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification Course

    Acquire the skills and knowledge to respond to infant, child and adult victims of cardiac arrest with CPR. Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and with confidence, and learn to manage non-breathing individuals. You will also practice a team approach for healthcare providers. Successful completion requires passing of AHA written and skills evaluations in order to earn the AHA BLS Provider Certification. This course fulfills the prerequisite for the AHA BLS instructor level course. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) ND 

    AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification Course

    Take your CPR skills to the next level and become an AHA BLS Instructor. Develop your skills and knowledge in order to be an effective teacher and conduct BLS courses according to AHA guidelines. Completion of the AHA BLS Instructor Essentials online course component is required and is not included in the tuition. You must also be monitored as a student teacher within six months of course completion; this service is offered free of charge at LaGuardia. Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn the AHA BLS Instructor Certification. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA BLS Provider Card. ND 

    AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Update Course

    Renew your AHA BLS Instructor Certification at LaGuardia, where you are assured of receiving up-to-date training and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (Cost of textbook not included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA BLS Instructor Card and evidence of teaching four AHA BLS Provider level courses in the past two years. ND

    AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course

    As a healthcare provider, earn your 2-year AHA credential in ACLS by participating in this realistic, practical and up-to-date life-saving emergency response course. Enhance your skills with the hands-on learning and simulated cases of this advanced curriculum, which covers recognizing and intervening in cardiopulmonary arrest with post-cardiac care, acute arrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes. Successful completion requires passing of AHA written and skills evaluations. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA BLS Provider Card. ND 

    AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Refresher - Recertification Course

    Refresh your skills and knowledge in ACLS with this expert review in order to obtain your AHA ACLS recertification. Successful completion requires passing of AHA written and skills evaluations. (Cost of eBook not included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA ACLS Provider Card, or expired within the past 30 days; current AHA BLS Provider Card. ND 

    Sat 5/16/2020 5/16/2020 8:30-5:30 $225 A11ACL002A

    AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Certification Course

    Are you ready to move from ACLS Provider to ACLS Instructor? Learn methods of teaching, organizing, conducting scenario-based skills practice, and coordinating ACLS Provider Courses in compliance with AHA guidelines. Completion of the ACLS Instructor Essentials Online course component is required and is not included in tuition. You must also be monitored as a student teacher within six months of course completion; this service is offered free of charge at LaGuardia. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a 2-year AHA ACLS Instructor Certification. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA ACLS Provider Card. ND 

    Sat 5/2/2020 5/9/2020 8:30-5:30 $425 A11ACL003A

    AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course

    Earn your 2-year AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification with up-to-date and comprehensive instructor led education to prepare you for pediatric emergency response. Simulated pediatric emergencies are used to reinforce a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. You will learn interventions for respiratory distress and failure, shock, and post-cardiac arrest management. Successful completion requires passing of AHA written and skills evaluations. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) Recommended prerequisite: Current AHA BLS Provider Card. ND 

    AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Refresher - Recertification Course

    Refresh your skills and knowledge in PALS with this expert review in order to obtain your AHA PALS recertification. Successful completion requires passing of AHA written and skills evaluations. (Cost of eBook not included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA PALS Provider Card, or expired within the past 30 days; current AHA BLS Provider Card. ND 

    Sat 6/20/2020 6/20/2020 8:30-5:30 $225 A11PAL002A

    AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Certification Course

    Are you ready to move from PALS Provider to PALS Instructor? Learn methods of teaching, organizing, conducting scenario-based skills practice, and coordinating PALS Provider Courses in compliance with AHA guidelines. Completion of the PALS Instructor Essentials Online course component is required and is not included in tuition. You must also be monitored as a student teacher within six months of course completion; this service is offered free of charge at LaGuardia. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a 2-year AHA PALS Instructor Certification. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA PALS Provider Card. ND 

    Sat 6/6/2020 6/13/2020 8:30-5:30 $450 A11PAL003A

  • Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)

    Certified/licensed healthcare providers, enhance your knowledge and skills in the systematic emergency assessment and management of adult patients in medical crisis. Classes include interactive case-based lectures and hands-on practical lab stations with realistic scenarios related to the lectures (cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological disorders; shock, altered mental status and toxicology; endocrine, abdominal and environmental emergencies; and infectious disease and hazardous materials exposure). NAEMT certification and CAPCE credit are awarded upon successful completion of the course and passing of the skills and written exams. ND

    Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

    Certified/licensed emergency healthcare providers, learn a unique approach to assist multisystem trauma patients in order to improve trauma care and decrease mortality. This internationally established course teaches a critical thinking technique that differs from traditional practices. Integration of trauma pathophysiology and kinematics with practical skills labs and scenarios for special patient populations will reinforce your trauma skill set. NAEMT certification and CAPCE credit are awarded upon successful completion of the course and passing of the written examination. ND

    Sun 5/3/2020 5/17/2020 8:30-5:30 $188 A11TLS001A

    Psychological Trauma Prevention for EMS Patients (PTEP)

    Prehospital care providers are in an extraordinary position to prevent psychological trauma in the patients they serve. Learn four highly effective principles to assist traumatized patients and practice these in scenarios and simulations. How to address trauma symptoms in EMS workers will also be discussed. NAEMT certification and CAPCE credit are awarded upon successful completion of the course and passing of the written examination. ND

    Sat 6/27/2020 6/27/2020 8:30-5:30 $94 A11PTP001A

  • NYC REMAC Exam Preparation

    In order to work as a paramedic in New York City, you must have New York State Department of Health and New York City Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (NYC REMAC) paramedic certifications. Prepare for the NYC REMAC paramedic certification exam with this comprehensive course, offered exclusively at LaGuardia. You will review all NYC REMAC protocols; practice test-taking strategies; and work with charts, memory aids and hundreds of practice questions to help ensure your success on exam day. ND 

    Thurs 5/14/2020 5/14/2020 9:00-5:00 $64 A11REP001A

    Thurs 6/11/2020 6/11/2020 9:00-5:00 $64 A11REP001B


  • REQUIREMENTS

    Prerequisites

    • High school diploma or equivalency
    • 18 years of age by last day of month in which certification exam is given
    • Passing of pre-screening process

  • CAREER PROFILE

    Potential Jobs

    EMTs primarily perform emergency and transport ambulance work in the private, municipal and hospital ambulance sectors, earning $15 – $25/hour. This is a career path to paramedic and firefighter.

    Job Market Trends

    This profession has a very high rate of employment for those with a driver’s license with 6 points or less.

  • FAQ

    What are the prerequisites for the EMT course?

    In order to enter LaGuardia’s EMT class, you must be at least 18 years of age during the month the class ends. You will also need to take a reading comprehension test, pass an interview, and provide evidence of a high school or equivalency diploma or higher credential.

    Where do I get EMT experience?

    LaGuardia’s Pre-Hospital Care Programs office has listings of both paid and volunteer opportunities for EMTs available for students upon request.

    How long is the EMT course?

    The EMT course is 208 hours over a 2-4 month period, depending on the schedule.

    When do classes meet?

    EMT night classes meet Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. EMT day classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The exception is the summer day class, which meets Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Where are the clinical rotation sites?

    EMT rotation sites include Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan; SeniorCare EMS at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Manhattan; SeniorCare EMS at Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn; NYU at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn; Kingsbrook Medical Center, Brooklyn; SeniorCare EMS at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx; and many additional locations.

    Will I be able to find a job?

    Currently there is a shortage of EMTs in New York City, making employment prospects excellent. The Fire Department of New York, hospitals and private companies have been actively recruiting on campus. LaGuardia graduates are sought after by many employers.

    Why should I choose LaGuardia for my EMT education and training?

    LaGuardia has the best preparation for the best price. Our EMT Program has a 97% pass rate FOR STUDENTS TAKING the NY State Department of Health exam for the past 30 years. More than 7,300 EMTs have graduated from LaGuardia.

    Dedicated EMS labs, top notch faculty, a minicomputer lab, and a multitude of resources, including open skills labs and state of the art equipment, are all available to students. We’ll do our best to make sure you succeed!

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    (718) 482-5768

    Email
    EMTProgram@lagcc.cuny.edu

    In person
    29-10 Thomson Avenue, Room C339
    Long Island City, NY 11101

    Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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    To become an Emergency Medical Technician complete the application and arrange for your pre-test and interview, call (718) 482-5768 or visit Room C339.


    Register

    Register

    Ways to Register


    By phone
    (718) 482-7244
    with payment by MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express.

    In person
    C-Building, 29-10 Thomson Avenue, Room C223, Long Island City, NY 11101

    Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    Cash payments must be made at the Bursar's Office
    (C-Building, Room C110)
    Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Discounts and waivers apply to all courses except those designated ND.

LaGuardia Community College

31-10 Thomson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101 USA


For more information,
contact George Schreiner,
Director of Enrollment Management
at 718-482-7244 or email ACEreg@lagcc.cuny.edu

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