EMT Training in the Bronx Online
In this comprehensive course, you will build the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to provide emergency care at the scene of an incident and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital. EMTs are trained to assess patient conditions and manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies in fast-paced environments.
Students who successfully complete this program may obtain New York State EMT certification through the Division of State Emergency Medical Services and may also pursue National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification. Earning both credentials can expand professional opportunities and support EMS practice in New York and beyond.
Between 2016-2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the total number of EMTs and paramedic jobs will increase by 24% in New York.
PREREQUISITES
> Minimum age is 17 years old by the end of course
> High school diploma or equivalency Not required
> Immunization requirements are Not required
> Drivers licensed NOT required
A candidate with a criminal conviction may attend and complete all of the requirements of the EMT-Basic course. However, the candidate will not be permitted to take the NYS certification exam until the DOH has reviewed the circumstances of the conviction(s) and decided that the candidate does not demonstrate a risk or danger to patients. For more information about this policy, visit this page.
PROGRAM COURSES
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT 100 / 43 sessions / 172 hours / Hybrid)
PROGRAM CERTIFICATION
You must complete all required courses listed with a grade of C or better to earn a Lehman Certificate. To request your Lehman Certificate, please email ce@lehman.cuny.edu with “Certificate Request” as the subject line.
State Certification: To be certified, you must pass both written and skills-performance state examinations. To maintain certification in New York, EMTs, and paramedics must re-register every three years. For more info on the certification process, visit https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/ This course includes formal in-class and extensive hands-on training, textbook, and materials plus the certification NYSDOH exams.
COORDINATOR
| Email:ce@lehman.cuny.edu |
COURSE SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION
For COURSE SCHEDULES or to REGISTER click this link.