SUNY Sullivan announces that Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic and Refresher courses will begin in February 2025. These classes are designed to equip aspiring EMTs with essential skills and knowledge for responding to medical emergencies as well as current EMTs looking to renew their certification. Classes will take place on the campus of SUNY Sullivan, located at 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY.
SUNY Sullivan’s EMT courses provide a hands-on, interactive and engaging learning experience through classroom simulation and field experience. Students learn to assess and care for patients at the scene of an incident and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital, as well as how to manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies. Instructors are committed to each students’ success, preparing them for the NYS practical and NYS written certification exams.
The EMT Basic Course is ideal for newcomers to the field. The course follows the latest New York State Department of Health guidelines, ensuring students receive up-to-date and relevant training. The EMT Basic Course, which runs for 12 weeks, begins on February 25, 2025, and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tuition for the EMT Basic Course is $950, and there is a $100 registration fee for all participants.
For certified EMTs looking to renew their certification, the EMT Refresher Course includes classroom instruction and practical, hands-on training to ensure all participants stay at the forefront of the field. The EMT Refresher Course starts on February 23 and classes run concurrently with Basic. Tuition for the EMT Refresher Course costs $400, and there is a $100 registration fee.
Additionally, if a student is sponsored, following New York State certification, the qualified sponsor may submit DOH form 3312 for tuition reimbursement pursuant to NYS DOH Policy.
The demand for skilled EMTs is rising, with employment opportunities available in various settings, including ambulance services, hospitals, and fire departments. “Our instructors go the extra mile to help prepare students for the NYS practical and written certification exams. It is highly recommended that you register now to secure your spot as classes are filling up quickly,” said Jaime Schmeiser, Director of Workforce Development.
For more information about the EMT Basic and Refresher courses, please contact Jaime Schmeiser, Director of Workforce Development, at scccworkforce@sunysullivan.edu, or 845-434-5750 ext. 4320.
