Course Descriptions
Emergency Medical (EMCR) Courses
EMCR 125 EMS Management (3-0) 3 credits
This course is intended to provide information that will enable persons just entering the profession or expanding their roles to have the ability to work with emergency management issues. The course provides an overview of the characteristics, functions and resources of an integrated system and how
various emergency management services work together in an integration of resources and capabilities. Emphasis will be placed on how this system is applied to all hazards for all government levels, across the four phases and all functions of emergency management. Also included is instruction on federal requirements for meeting the NIMS objectives. Prerequisite: Open to all EMS/Fire providers, or with permission of instructor.
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EMCR 130 Certified First Responder (4-0) 2 credits
This course offers basic training to the professional rescuer who arrives first on the scene of a medical emergency. The purpose of this course is to improve the quality of emergency medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting by personnel involved in on-scene rescue.
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EMCR 135 Certified First Responder Refresher (1-0) 1 credit
This course is designed for individuals who have been certified by NYS Department of Health as a Certified First Responder for the purpose of maintaining their competency and certification in providing emergency medical care. This course reviews the basic training to the professional rescuer who arrives first on the scene of a medical emergency. The content reviews the concepts and materials covered in the CFR Original course. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the NYS DOH BEMS Certification Examination. Recertification is required every three (3) years. Prerequisite: Proof of certification as a CFR.
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EMCR 200 Emergency Medical Technician - Original (1-3-2) 6 credits
The Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the EMT student to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special consideration for working in the pre-hospital setting, and providing patient transportation.
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EMCR 205 Emergency Medical Technician - Refresher (1-3) 2 credits
The content reviews the concepts and materials covered in the EMT Original course such as preparing the EMT student to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy, and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the pre-hospital setting, and providing patient transportation. This course is designed for individuals who have been certified by NYS Department of Health as EMTs for the purpose of maintaining their competency in providing emergency medical care. Recertification is required every three (3) years. After successful completion of this course students are eligible to take the NYS certification exam. Prerequisite: Proof of certification as an EMT.
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EMCR 251 EMT Paramedic Refresher (6-0) 5 credits
This course is designed for individuals who have been certified by NYS Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic for the purpose of maintaining their competency in providing advanced adult and pediatric life support. The content reviews the concepts and materials covered in the Paramedic course. After successful completion of this course students are eligible to take the NYS certification practical and written exams. Recertification is required every three (3) years. Persons will only be able to receive college credit for this course once. Prerequisite: Proof of certification as a paramedic or RN/PA with special criteria is required. Call the EMS office at (315)789-0108 for further details regarding specific criteria.
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EMCR 260 Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport - Paramedic (5.5-2.5) 6 credits
The Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport course is designed to prepare paramedics and nurses to function as members of a critical care transport team. Critical patients that must be transported between facilities require a different level of care from hospital or emergency field patients. Participants will gain an understanding of the special needs of critical care patients during transport, become familiar with the purpose and mechanisms of hospital procedures and equipment, and develop the skills to maintain the stability of hospital equipment and procedures during transport. CEEMTP is open to any paramedic or nurse who has a current professional license/certification and a recommended minimum of one year experience in that role.
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EMCR 261 Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport - Paramedic Refresher (1-0) 1 credit
The CCEMTP certificate and renewal are valid for three years. Part of this renewal process is to provide documentation of thirty-six (36) credits of continuing education (CE) as the ALS level with an emphasis in critical care. One of the ways to obtain continuing education is to attend the CCEMTP original program offered. Lectures and labs are broken into the following modules: Critical Care Environment, Breathing Management, Surgical Airway Management, Hemodynamic Management, Cardiac Management, Pharmacological Management, GI,GU and Renal Management, Neurological Management, Complications of Transport and Special Considerations. A student could arrange through the EMS Programs Coordinator to attend the various modules to gain the required continuing education credits. The student would receive written documentation as to the modules attended with the appropriate credits. The student only need attend the hours needed for the refresher. Prerequisite: Current CCEMTP certification.
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EMCR 265 Paramedic I (18-0) 16 credits
The Paramedic I course focuses on building the foundations of advanced level care in accordance with the standards from New York State Department of Health, the National Registry of EMT's, and CAAHEP, the program's accreditation body. Didactic and lab experiences will be used to scaffold education learned in the basic EMT class to help build critical thinking skills and perform advanced procedures in order to improve overall patient outcomes. Prerequisites: Must hold a minimum certification of a NYS EMT and maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Student must be accepted into the Paramedic Certification Program.
EMCR 270 Paramedic II (20-0) 16 credits
The Paramedic II Course continues with an overview of the pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of common medical and traumatic emergencies. Special attention will be given to special populations such as obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics, and chronic condition patients. Students will complete the American Heart Association ACLS and PALS courses, as well as, the International Trauma Life Support course, which are required for completing the program. Students will then prepare for the practical and didactic exams. Prerequisite: EMCR 265 and must hold a minimum certification of a NYS EMT and maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Student must be accepted into the Paramedic Certification Program.
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EMCR 300 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Original (4-0) 4 credits
This course is a more complex course designed for professional rescuers who are interested in expanding and building on their knowledge and skills in the pre-hospital setting. The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician’s scope of practice includes basic, limited advanced and pharmacological interventions to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with acute out-of-hospital medical and traumatic emergencies. Emergency care is based on assessment findings. Additionally, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians provide care to minimize secondary injury and provide comfort to the patient and family while transporting the patient to an emergency care facility. Competencies include early recognition, assessment, treatment of the patient and use of advanced airway management and intravenous infusions, defibrillation and designated pharmacological interventions.
Prerequisite: Must hold current NYS Emergency Medical Technician certification
and maintain that certification throughout this entire course.
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EMCR 305 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Refresher (3-0) 2 credits
This course is designed for individuals who have been certified by the NYS Department of Health as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician for the purpose of maintaining their competency in providing emergency medical care. The content reviews the concepts and materials covered in the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Original course. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the NYS DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services certification exam. Recertification is required every three (3) years. Persons will only be able to receive college credit for this course once.
Prerequisite: Proof of certification as a NYS Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
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