The Certificate differs from the A.A.S. degree's first year only in that the Certificate program does not require PED 183 Fitness Training. Applicants for admission to the paramedic curriculum must meet the admission standards of JCC and the New York State Health Department. All applicants will be considered competitively. Students planning to enter the program need to meet minimum competencies in English and mathematics. Any student who has applied for the program will be considered for the next scheduled class start.
All classes start in the fall semester.
The EMT-Intermediate program is an intense program that prepares students to handle the rigors of providing emergency medical care, sometimes in the face of extreme conditions. The JCC program is designed to prepare the student by providing insightful lectures, practical laboratory sessions, and practical clinical experience. The student should be prepared to spend several hours each week on class work, studying, and clinical rotations. The program is both intense and rewarding for individuals with the desire to practice pre-hospital emergency medicine. All certificate requirements and courses listed are effective Fall of 2000 and are subject to change.