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 house 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