EMT class sessions are Tuesday and Thursday 7:00pm – 10:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
In partnership with the Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Academy, NCC is offering an approved New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) course which will prepare students to become a certified EMT. An EMT is the basic level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider associated with an ambulance service or rescue squad
During 144 hours of classroom training, including an American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification, students must also complete 10 hours of ambulance or local hospital emergency room rotations, as well as three online classes provided free of charge by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The textbook is required for the first day of class. Students should expect homework assignments and quizzes after each class.
To qualify for the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) certifying exam, students must attend all classes, complete all assignments and quizzes, have a clear (no felonies) background check*, and pass the final written exam and practical skills exam. Students who pass the NYS exam will receive their Emergency Medical Technician certification from NYSDOH. Students must be 17 years of age by the written exam date. Content meets the requirement for the National Registry Exam. Textbook, exam fee, medical supplies and AHA CPR course are additional costs.
