Class Enrollment

EMT Original Course **SPRING 2027 STATEN ISLAND**
Date/Time:	Sat 1/16/2027 at 8:30 AM
Location:	SIEMT
Class Price:	$1,800.00

NEW YORK STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) PROGRAM

New York State EMS Course Sponsor #08-009
New York State EMT Course #TBD

End of Course Date: Mid-May 2027

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.

The Staten Island Emergency Medical Training Center (SIEMT) offers a comprehensive New York State Emergency Medical Technician program designed to prepare students for New York State EMT certification and careers in Emergency Medical Services.

This program follows the current New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician curriculum and includes classroom lectures, hands-on practical skills training, scenario-based education, current CPR/AED guidelines, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training.

CLASS SCHEDULE

The first class session is held on a full Saturday.

Following the initial Saturday session, classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Please check the calendar at www.SIEMT.org for specific course dates, refresher programs, registration information, and other courses offered by SIEMT.

COURSE CONTENT

Training includes, but is not limited to:

• Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT
• EMS Systems
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Patient Assessment
• Airway Management
• Cardiac Emergencies
• Medical Emergencies
• Trauma Care
• Bleeding and Shock
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Obstetrical and Gynecological Emergencies
• Emergency Childbirth
• Pediatric Emergencies
• Geriatric Emergencies
• Behavioral Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Hazardous Materials
• Response to Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Ambulance Operations
• Incident Command and Emergency Preparedness

PREREQUISITES

Applicants must:

• Be at least 17 years old by the completion of the course
• Be able to read, write, and understand English
• Meet all applicable New York State EMS certification requirements

A driver's license is not required to enroll in the program but is encouraged.  A government ID is required.

TRAINING LOCATION

Staten Island Emergency Medical Training Center
16 Barrett Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10302

Cross Streets: Forest Avenue and Decker Avenue

TUITION — $1,800 ALL INCLUSIVE

The total tuition for the EMT Program is $1,800.00.

A non-refundable $200 enrollment deposit is required at the time of registration. The deposit reserves the student's seat in the program.

The remaining tuition balance is due on or before the first scheduled class session unless an approved payment arrangement has been made in advance.

Accepted payment methods include:

• Zelle
• Cash
• Personal Check
• Certified Check

Students requiring a payment plan should contact the Course Sponsor Administrator immediately after registering to discuss available arrangements.

[email protected]

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT

Students are required to have access to a laptop computer or tablet throughout the course.

A smartphone alone is not sufficient to meet the technology requirements of the program.

Students will use their device for:

• Google Classroom
• Electronic textbooks and reading materials
• Assignments
• Quizzes
• Examinations
• Course communications and announcements
• Other educational resources

Students who do not have access to an appropriate laptop or tablet may borrow a SIEMT tablet, subject to availability.

A $100 refundable security deposit is required for a loaned tablet. The deposit will be refunded when the tablet is returned to SIEMT in the same working condition in which it was issued, normal wear and tear excepted.

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION & PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Students are responsible for regularly monitoring the email address provided during registration, including their spam and junk mail folders.

Failure to complete required pre-course assignments or submit required documentation by the deadlines established by SIEMT may delay or prevent participation in the course and may subject the student to SIEMT's attendance, cancellation, tuition, and enrollment policies.

TUITION INCLUDES

The all-inclusive tuition includes:

• SIEMT Student Identification Card
• SIEMT Key Fob
• Google Classroom Access
• Required Educational Technology
• EMT Student Shirt
• Blood Pressure Cuff
• Stethoscope
• Pocket Face Mask
• Oxygen Wrench
• Penlight
• Tourniquet
• Required Course and Study Materials
• Clinical Coordination
• Instructor Support
• State Examination Preparation

FDNY EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION

This program is designed to meet or exceed applicable New York State EMT educational requirements and provide students with training relevant to those interested in pursuing employment opportunities with the FDNY and other EMS agencies.  (This course meets or exceeds the FDNY civil service requirement for EMT & Firefighter).

Completion of the SIEMT EMT Program does not guarantee employment with the FDNY or any other employer.

CLINICAL EDUCATION — 16 HOURS REQUIRED

In addition to classroom instruction, all students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 16 hours of clinical education.

Clinical education may include hospital Emergency Department rotations, ambulance field rotations, and other approved clinical experiences.

All clinical assignments are arranged, scheduled, and coordinated by the Staten Island Emergency Medical Training Center.

Students are responsible for attending their assigned rotations on time, following all SIEMT and clinical-site requirements, and successfully completing all required clinical documentation and competency requirements.

WHY CHOOSE SIEMT?

The Staten Island Emergency Medical Training Center is a New York State EMS Course Sponsor and an authorized training center for:

• American Heart Association (AHA)
• American Red Cross (ARC)
• American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)
• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)

SIEMT instructors are experienced EMS professionals committed to providing high-quality education and preparing students for New York State certification and careers in Emergency Medical Services.

QUESTIONS?

Billy McDonald, Ph.D., NRP, FACPE
Course Sponsor Administrator
Staten Island Emergency Medical Training Center

Office: (718) 981-9474
Toll Free: (844) 55-SIEMT
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.SIEMT.org