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  • Microcredential
  • Help with cost possible
  • Prepares for a certification exam

Emergency Medical Technician Preparation

Erie Community College · Williamsville · Emergency Services

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Key facts

When
Jan 8 to Apr 20, 2027Tue and Thu, 9:00 to 11:30 AM
Where and how
In personMakerspace, Williamsville
Time commitment
1 semester9.9 continuing education units (CEUs)
Cost
$2,475, estimatedHelp with cost possible
Who can join
Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
What you get
Digital badgeAlso prepares you for a certification exam

About this course

Gain the essential skills and compassion you need to come to the aid of those in need with this EMT qualification microcredential. Successful completion of this microcredential will prepare you to take the New York State Bureau of Emergency Medical Services certification exam and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's Exam. Upon passing the NYS EMT exam, you can begin working on an ambulance in NYS. Successful completion of this microcredential also prepares you for continued study.

What you'll learn

  • Splinting
  • Bleeding Control
  • Spinal Motion Restriction
  • Basic Pharmacology
  • Epi-Pen
  • Narcan
  • Metered Dose Inhaler
  • Nebulized Albuterol
  • Nitroglycerin
  • Basic Airway Management
  • Oxygen Skills
  • Triage
  • Mass Casualty Incidents
  • National Incident Command
  • OSHA Infectious Disease Control
  • American Heart Association CPR/AED
  • New York State Bureau of Emergency Medical Services EMT certification

Taught by Debra Parbrook, Agosto Dorber and Maighdiln Watling.

What you get

  • Emergency Medical Technician Preparation Microcredential

    Digital badge from Erie Community College when you finish

    You may be able to share it online. Ask the campus how.

  • Prepares for an industry certification exam

    The exam may be separate and run by another organization.

    Ask the campus which exam, its cost and whether it is included.

  • 9.9 continuing education units (CEUs)

    Often used for professional license renewal

    Check that your licensing body accepts them.

Getting there

Makerspace, Erie Community College, Williamsville, NY 14221

Plan your trip

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Who can join

  • Ages 18 and up
  • No prerequisites or starting level are listed. Ask the campus if you're unsure.

Help with the cost

  • Financial Aid

    Marked by the campus as possibly available

    Ask the campus who qualifies and who decides.

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Jobs this relates to

  • Medical Assistant
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Patient Care Technician

Healthcare support jobs in New York are projected to grow faster than average through 2032.

From Erie Community College. Finishing a course doesn't guarantee a job.

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Erie Community College

David B. Sylvia, Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Medical Assisting

sylviab@ecc.edu · (716)-270-5298

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Questions about registering? David B. Sylvia, Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Medical Assisting, sylviab@ecc.edu · (716)-270-5298

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