Emergency Medical Technician Program

About the EMT Program

SUNY Canton has been providing Emergency Medical Service training courses for nearly two decades. The College is the only Course Sponsor in St. Lawrence County approved by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, to conduct these courses. Students who pass both the New York State written and practical examinations will ultimately receive New York State certification. SUNY Canton offers a variety of initial and refresher EMS training courses.
New York State EMS Certification Courses

* Certified First Responder (1 credit)
* Emergency Medical Technician (4 credits)
* Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (3 credits)
* Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care (4 credits)

New York State EMS Certification Courses

* Certified First Responder (1 credit)
* Emergency Medical Technician (4 credits)
* Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (3 credits)
* Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care (4 credits)

American Heart Association Courses

* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
* Heartsaver Automatic External Defibrillation (AED)
* Heartsaver FACTS
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Mobile EMT Classroom

Through the help of Senator Wright, the EMT Program acquired a Mobile EMT Classroom. This Mobile EMT Classroom is an 8' X 16' enclosed cargo trailer that contains all necessary equipment to hold EMT courses on-site at local fire departments or rescue squads. Holding training courses throughout St. Lawrence County will help make it easier for volunteers to attend these courses. Anyone interested in holding an EMT course at their location should call for details.

Clinical and Field Training Sites

Students enrolled in EMT and Advanced EMT courses are required to complete both a clinical and field experience internship. The internships vary depending on level of certification students are seeking. SUNY Canton has established clinical experience internships in emergency departments, operating rooms, respiratory therapy, ICU/CCU, and ambulatory surgery units. Presently Massena Memorial Hospital, Hepburn Medical Center, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, EJ Noble Gouverneur Hospital, and Clifton-Fine Hospital all participate in these clinical internships.

SUNY Canton has also established a number of training sites for EMT students to complete their field experience internships. These field sites include many of St. Lawrence County's fire departments and rescue squads. Other area ambulance agencies like Seaway Valley Ambulance, RB Lawrence Ambulance, and Guilfoyle Ambulance also allow students to complete field experience internships with them.

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This article is reposted with thanks to State University of New York Canton.