Curriculum
For Paramedic level studies, students may choose from either the degree or the certificate program. The degree program is a two year curriculum resulting in the award of an Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) and the NYS/NYC paramedic certification. The certificate program is a one year program resulting in NYS/NYC paramedic certification. Certificate students who later decide to pursue their AAS degree can be awarded up to 36 undergraduate credits if they have successfully completed the EMT and Paramedic Certificate Programs.
Classroom preparation accounts for the majority of studies at approximately 800 hours, while clinical and field rotations complete the balance with an additional 600+ hours.
Before beginning rotations, students will become proficient in performing practical skills during training sessions.
The program is approximately 1400 hours in length:
• 376 hours classroom instruction
• 300 hours practical skills lab
• 50 hours optional open lab time are available for extra skills practice
• 24 hours National Registry Exam review
• 12 hours administrative (program policy review)
• 74 hours testing/evaluation
• 302 hours clinical rotations (additional hours may be required to obtain clinical competencies)
• 300 hours field internship (additional hours may be required to obtain clinical competencies)
Major Topics include:
Medical Legal Aspects of Emergency Care
Medical Ethics
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Medication Administration
Drug Dosage Calculations
Advanced Airway Management and Intubation
Physical Exam Techniques
Pulmonology
Cardiology and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
EKG Interpretation (3 and 12 lead)
Neurology
Endocrinology
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Gastroenterology
Urology and Nephrology
Toxicology
Hematology
Infectious Disease
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Neonatology
Pediatrics and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Child Abuse
Psychiatric Emergencies
Domestic Violence
Management and Kinematics of Trauma
Hemorrhage and Shock
Shock Trauma Resuscitation
Burn Classification and Treatment
Geriatrics and Elder Abuse
Rescue Operations and Crime Scene
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Weapons of Mass Destruction/Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Emergencies (WMD/CBRNE)
Incident Command
Patient Triage