Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Health Careers
This is a one year, seniors only program designed to prepare students for the New York state Emergency Medical Technician certification while they explore a wide range of careers in the health care field. Students will receive technical as well as hands-on training in emergency medicine. Students will complete internship hours with local rescue squads as well as participate in a variety of rotations in medical careers at Columbia Memorial Hospital. View the program flyer here. This program is available only at Columbia-Greene Educational Center
Characteristics of a successful student
- Interested in emergency medicine and possible pursuing a career in health care
- Ability to multi-task
- Caring, compassionate and considerate individual
- Excellent attendance is a must in order to obtain the hours needed for program certification
- Parental support of the career and the program
Courses strongly recommended to take prior to enrollment or concurrently at home school district
- Biology/Living Environment
- Regents Algebra
- Chemistry (completed or taken while enrolled)
Topics Covered:
- Patient Assessment
- General Pharmacology
- Airway Management
- Shock and Resuscitation
- Medical Assessment
- Traumatic Injuries
- EMS Operations and Incident Management
- Medical Legal and Ethical Issues
Students may be able to receive academic credit in the following subject areas
- English 12 (1 credit)
- Health (1/2 credit)
For more information on the availability of this option, please contact your home school counselor.
Related career opportunities
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Dispatcher
- Paramedic
- Patient Care Technician
Industry-Based Certifications
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification, CPR, AED
- NYS Department of Health EMT-B Certification
- NYS Certified First Responder
Technical Assessment
New York State EMT-B Certification Exam
Pass ALL three parts of the technical assessment: written, performance and portfolio
Consultant Committee
- Columbia County Department of Health
- Columbia County Emergency Medical Services
- Columbia Memorial Hospital
- Hudson Valley Community College
