This certificate program was designed for incoming students who already have a current NYS EMT card and one year of EMT experience. The college also offers an Paramedic A.A.S. degree program for those with little or no background in the field.
Successful completion of the courses in this program allows you to take the New York State Department of Health and National Registry of EMT's certifying examinations at the Paramedic level.
Paramedics interact with critically ill and injured patients and administer medication for emergencies ranging from heart attacks to emergency childbirths. Most professional firefighters in the region also must obtain EMT-P.
This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation.
NOTE: Those applying to this program need to complete a supplemental application in addition to the main application for admission.
The Hudson Valley Community College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Contact Information
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) (214) 703-8445 www.coaemsp.org
Clinical Experience
The clinical portion of the program allows you to gain experience and practice procedures learned in the classroom and is broken down into four components. EMSP 201 Clinical for Airway and Assessment is the introductory clinical course, which takes place in the emergency departments and operating rooms. EMSP 221 Clinical for Medical and Special Considerations takes place in various units throughout the hospital, ranging from the emergency department to pediatrics and obstetrics.
EMSP 230, Critical Applications in Paramedicine allows the student to gain experience and practice procedures learned in the classroom and hospital setting in a controlled simulation setting with both live simulated patients and high-fidelity mannequins.
Field internship time is completed in EMSP 240, Final Evaluation Phase. This is the culmination of the program. During this phase, the student is evaluated and expected to perform as an entry-level paramedic.
Dedicated Facilities
Courses are taught in dedicated facilities located at 400 Jordan Road in the Rensselaer Technology Park.
Program Success
Recent graduates have an excellent track record on the New York State written certification exam and in finding employment.
2023 Program Outcomes National or State Written Exam Pass Rate: 97.9% Retention: 78.7% Positive Job Placement: 100%
Program Goal
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Technical Standards
Paramedic students must demonstrate numerous competencies representing all three learning domains: cognitive, pyschomotor and affective. Students learn, practice and verify these competencies in a number of settings, including the classroom, laboratory and clinical and field environments.
The Center for Careers and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.
Mandatory Professional Licensure Disclosures
SUNY's academic programs leading to licensure or certification are carefully designed to meet and exceed New York State requirements. Other states may have their own requirements. If your goal is to practice in another state, please review that state's requirements. View professional licensure disclosures.
Get in Touch
Department or program information:
Patricia Hyland
CARDIORESPIRATORY AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON
NOTE: Please contact the Program Director, Robert Philip at r.philip@hvcc.edu, with any questions related to the Paramedic and Community and Public Health programs.
