Course Description
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is offered over one year of intensive study. The required 432 hours ​​consist of 216 hours of Health Science Core, 108 hours of clinical experience, and 108 hours of theory. Through the integrated Health Sciences Core Curriculum, students will study communication concepts and barriers, teamwork, health maintenance practices, safety practices, technical skills, and employability skills. The EMT Theory will cover topics including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of different conditions, along with patient assessment techniques and developing a treatment plan. Students will use these two academic components to apply hands-on skills during Clinical Experiences, where they will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals in the emergency medical field. This program will prepare individuals to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care while working for an ambulance service, either as a career or volunteer. It will also give students the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the state-required written and skills exams to achieve New York State EMT Certification and Certification as a First Responder (CFR).​
​Students must be 17 years of age by June 30th of their senior year to be eligible for this program.
Topics of Study
  • Taking vital signs and using diagnostic tools Airway management and oxygen therapy
  • Cardiac arrest management and defibrillation
  • Treatment of medical emergencies
  • Medication administration
  • Trauma management
  • Assisting in childbirth
  • Ambulance operations
  • Medical terminology
  • Healthy behaviors
  • Diseases and disease prevention
  • ​Health & safety practices
Certifications
Students who complete this program are eligible to take the New York State Certified First Responder (CFR) and the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Examination ​
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Joanne Evans
Teaching Assistant
Hi my name is Joanne Evans and I’m the Teaching Assistant for the EMT program. Prior to being part of this program, I was a bar manager and a waitress. I’ve been working in CTE for 15 years. I went to Liberty High School and then went to Sullivan County Community College. I was drawn to this field because my family owned a restaurant and it led me to this career. The best part about this program is that students will learn to cook, a skill that is vital not only for the possibility of a career but for everyday life. A fun fact about me is that I like to do gardening in my free time.

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​Career & Technical Education Center
52 Ferndale-Loomis Rd.
​Liberty, NY 12754

(845) 295-4000
The Career and Technical Center is a division of the Sullivan BOCES. Sullivan BOCES does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admission as applicable, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law. The designated district compliance officer(s) will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the New York State Human Rights Law.
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