Emergency Medical Technician

This is a New York State Department of Health certified course taught by certified instructors from Rescue Training Institute, Inc (RTI). RTI, Inc is New York State Department of Health-Bureau of Emergency Medical Service Course Sponsor approved to teach EMT courses in Queens County. The New York State Department of Health requires that all candidates have 110 hours of didactic and practical training, as well as 10 hours of clinical rotations in an emergency room or on an ambulance.

This course offered by RTI/York College exceeds the NYS minimum requirements and offers over 150 hours of course instruction. This course also includes an American Heart Association Basic Life support CPR certification.

At the conclusion of the course, the student will demonstrate competency in: Patient Assessment, Trauma Care, Managing Medical Emergencies, Utilizing Basic Life Support equipment, CPR, Hemorrhage Control, Fracture and Spinal Stabilization, Managing Environmental Emergencies, Emergency Childbirth and Use of a Semiautomatic Defibrillator.

Course Requirements: To be a NYS Certified EMT you must be at least 18 years old; have successfully completed the NYS approved curriculum; and demonstrate the ability to: communicate verbally, via telephone and radio equipment; lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds; interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions. Use a good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations, be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights; read English language manuals and road maps; interview patient, family members, and bystanders; and document all relevant information in writing. You do not need a high school diploma/GED, driver’s license, or US citizenship/Green card to enroll in the EMT-B training course and earn your certification. However, these and other factors may affect your hiring potential