Paramedic | HVCC

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.

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.

This program is offered by the Cardiorespiratory and Emergency Medicine Department.

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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.

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Recent employers have included: Albany City Fire Department, Malta Ambulance; Schenectady Fire Department, Town of Colonie EMS and Wilton EMS.

In the Capital Region, the median salary (as of 2016) is approximately $40,000 for those employed as a paramedic.

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Job placement for graduates has always been very high. Most professional firefighters in the region also must obtain EMT-P.

Department or program information:

Patricia Hyland

CARDIORESPIRATORY AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON

400 Jordan Road, Suite B (second floor)

(518) 629-7454

NOTE: Please contact Robert Philip at r.philip@hvcc.edu with any questions related to the Paramedic and Community Health Navigation programs.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Admissions Office

Guenther Enrollment Services Center, Room 223

(518) 629-7309

admissions@hvcc.edu

Regular Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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