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  • EMT’s—become a Paramedic and earn higher pay while expanding your knowledge, skills and job opportunities in this high demand field.



  • Since 1996, the Paramedic Program at LaGuardia has educated and trained many of New York City’s finest Paramedics.

    • Choice of one year certificate or two year AAS degree*
    • Excellent reputation within the New York City EMS community.
    • Excellent pass rates on the NY State Department of Health and New York City Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (NYC REMAC) paramedic certification exams.
    • Affordable tuition and available payment programs.
    • State of the art equipment and EMS labs.
    • Knowledgeable, experienced and caring faculty.
    • Innovative skills training and comprehensive curriculum.
    • National, state and regional certification for Paramedic.
    • Convenient access to mass transit and major highways.
    • Clinical rotations in Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn and beyond.


    Certificate Program students attend classes together with degree students and fulfill all of the same didactic and practical skills as well as clinical requirements as degree students.

    The major differences are:

    • Certificate students are not required to take:
      • the college placement exams or any basic skills classes.
      • Human Anatomy I and II classes prior to taking the Paramedic course.
    • Certificate students achieve their certification in one year instead of two years for the AAS Degree.
    • Certificate students may earn an AAS Degree when they return to LaGuardia to take the additional required courses. Returning students will be granted 36 credits for their EMT and Paramedic training and, upon completion of an additional 24 credits, can complete their AAS Degree.
    • Certificate students do not benefit from CUNY tuition rates, nor are they eligible for the financial aid given only to degree students, such as the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Federal Pell Grants.


    Students who successfully complete the Paramedic Original program qualify to take the initial New York City Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (NYC REMAC) paramedic certification exam at no cost.

    Partial tuition scholarships are available for eligible students. A separate application process is required. Contact program staff for more information.


  • COURSES

  • Paramedic Original Information Session (Online)

    •  Learn about LaGuardia’s EMT Program and requirements for NY State Department of Health EMT Certification 
    •  Explore job opportunities in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field •  Take the program screening exam (reading comprehension)

    Thurs 3/16/2023 3/16/2023 1:00-5:00 $ FREE PMED000W23.T11.01.00

    Tue 4/18/2023 4/18/2023 6:15-9:15 $ FREE PMED000S23.T11.01.00

    Mon 5/8/2023 5/8/2023 1:00-5:00 $ FREE PMED000S23.T11.02.00

    Wed 6/7/2023 6/7/2023 1:00-4:00 $ FREE PMED000S23.T11.03.00

    Wed 6/21/2023 6/21/2023 1:00-5:00 $ FREE PMED000S23.T11.04.00


  • Paramedic Original

     

    EMTs, are you ready to take your career to the next level? We will prepare you with the technical skills, expert knowledge and clinical experience necessary to excel as a New York State/New York City certified paramedic. LaGuardia students have excellent pass rates on the NYS Paramedic and NYC Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) exams. The program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This is a comprehensive education and training program that includes lectures provided by expert physicians; certification courses in American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); and National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and Psychological Trauma Prevention for EMS Patients (PTEP) certification courses. You must complete 600 hours of clinical rotations (sites are available in Queens, Manhattan, Bronx and Brooklyn) and you may choose between two tracks: associate degree or certificate program. We offer a $1,500 tuition credit to members of NYS certified Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance agencies. Professional or 911 EMT experience is recommended but not required. To learn more about the Paramedic Program email paramedicprogram@lagcc.cuny.edu. To apply, complete the application form. Course starts September 2023. ND 

     


  • NYC REMAC Exam Preparation (Online)

    In order to work as a paramedic in New York City, you must have New York State Department of Health and New York City Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (NYC REMAC) paramedic certifications. Prepare for the NYC REMAC paramedic certification exam with this comprehensive course, offered exclusively at LaGuardia. You will review all NYC REMAC protocols; practice test-taking strategies; and work with charts, memory aids and hundreds of practice questions to help ensure your success on exam day. ND 

  • Additional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Courses

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification Course

    Acquire the skills and knowledge to respond to infant, child and adult victims of cardiac arrest with CPR. Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and with confidence, and learn to manage non-breathing individuals. You will also practice a team approach for healthcare providers. Successful completion requires passing of AHA written and skills evaluations in order to earn the AHA BLS Provider Certification. This course fulfills the prerequisite for the AHA BLS instructor level course. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) ND 

    AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification Course

    Take your CPR skills to the next level and become an AHA BLS Instructor. Develop your skills and knowledge in order to be an effective teacher and conduct BLS courses according to AHA guidelines. Completion of the AHA BLS Instructor Essentials online course component is required and is not included in the tuition. You must also be monitored as a student teacher within six months of course completion; this service is offered free of charge at LaGuardia. Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn the AHA BLS Instructor Certification. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA BLS Provider Card. ND 

    AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Refresher - Recertification Course

    Refresh your skills and knowledge in ACLS with this expert review in order to obtain your AHA ACLS recertification. Successful completion requires passing of AHA written and skills evaluations. (Cost of eBook not included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA ACLS Provider Card, or expired within the past 30 days. ND

    AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Certification Course

    Are you ready to move from ACLS Provider to ACLS Instructor? Learn methods of teaching, organizing, conducting scenario-based skills practice, and coordinating ACLS Provider Courses in compliance with AHA guidelines. Completion of the ACLS Instructor Essentials Online course component is required and is not included in tuition. You must also be monitored as a student teacher within six months of course completion; this service is offered free of charge at LaGuardia. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a 2-year AHA ACLS Instructor Certification. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA ACLS Provider Card. ND

    AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Refresher - Recertification Course

    Refresh your skills and knowledge in PALS with this expert review in order to obtain your AHA PALS recertification. Successful completion requires passing of AHA written and skills evaluations. (Cost of eBook not included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA PALS Provider Card, or expired within thepast 30 days; current AHA BLS Provider Card. ND

    AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Certification Course

    Are you ready to move from PALS Provider to PALS Instructor? Learn methods of teaching, organizing, conducting scenario-based skills practice, and coordinating PALS Provider Courses in compliance with AHA guidelines. Completion of the PALS Instructor Essentials Online course component is required and is not included in tuition. You must also be monitored as a student teacher within six months of course completion; this service is offered free of charge at LaGuardia. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a 2-year AHA PALS Instructor Certification. (Cost of textbook included in course fee.) Prerequisite: Current AHA PALS Provider Card. ND 

  • Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)

    Certified/licensed healthcare providers, enhance your knowledge and skills in the systematic emergency assessment and management of adult patients in medical crisis. Classes include interactive case-based lectures and hands-on practical lab stations with realistic scenarios related to the lectures (cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological disorders; shock, altered mental status and toxicology; endocrine, abdominal and environmental emergencies; and infectious disease and hazardous materials exposure). NAEMT certification and CAPCE credit are awarded upon successful completion of the course and passing of the skills and written exams. ND

    Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

    Certified/licensed emergency healthcare providers, learn a unique approach to assist multisystem trauma patients in order to improve trauma care and decrease mortality. This internationally established course teaches a critical thinking technique that differs from traditional practices. Integration of trauma pathophysiology and kinematics with practical skills labs and scenarios for special patient populations will reinforce your trauma skill set. NAEMT certification and CAPCE credit are awarded upon successful completion of the course and passing of the written examination. ND

    Psychological Trauma Prevention for EMS Patients (PTEP)

    Prehospital care providers are in an extraordinary position to prevent psychological trauma in the patients they serve. Learn four highly effective principles to assist traumatized patients and practice these in scenarios and simulations. How to address trauma symptoms in EMS workers will also be discussed. NAEMT certification and CAPCE credit are awarded upon successful completion of the course and passing of the written examination. ND

  • REQUIREMENTS

    Prerequisites

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Passing of pre-screening process
    • NY State certified EMT

  • CAREER PROFILE

    Potential Jobs

    Paramedics primarily perform ambulance transport and emergency response work as well as hyperbaric medicine and telemedicine, earning $23 – $40/hour. With additional training, you can also perform flight medicine and administer critical care and neonatal transport.

    Job Market Trends
    This profession has excellent employment opportunities. You can also advance to the role of supervisor, instructor, nurse, physician assistant or doctor.

  • FAQs

    What is the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic?

    Both EMTs and Paramedics render emergency care to the ill and injured in the pre-hospital environment. However, EMTs are trained to offer a basic level of care, and Paramedics offer an advanced level of care. Paramedics must be certified as EMTs before beginning Paramedic training.

    EMTs perform skills such as CPR, defibrillation, bandaging and splinting, spinal immobilization, oxygen therapy, lifting and moving techniques, vital signs, patient assessment and histories, emergency childbirth, treatment of medical and environmental emergencies, and more.

    Paramedics do all of the above, plus they can start IVs, administer many potent emergency drugs, perform endotracheal intubation, give injections, perform transcutaneous pacing and cardio version, read EKGs, and perform many invasive techniques, such as needle decompression of a lung and cricothyroidotomy.

    What are the prerequisites for the Paramedic course?

    In order to enter LaGuardia’s Paramedic class, you must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate along with current New York State EMT-Basic certification.

    There are three pre-admission tests, including a basic math test, reading comprehension test and EMT test. These tests evaluate your preparedness for the Paramedic Program. You must score 75% on each of these three tests to qualify for a faculty interview. Should you need it, there are two re-tests available for any failed categories. Practice tests are available to help prepare you for the entrance exams.

    How long is the Paramedic course?

    The Paramedic course is 800 hours of classes, plus 600 hours of clinical rotations over 12 months.

    When do classes meet?

    The Paramedic Program meets between 3 and 5 sessions of 3 – 3.5 hours per week. We offer a flex schedule, which means you can select the class sessions that best fit your schedule. Sessions are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The program can be completed in as few as 1 – 2 days per week.

    Where are the clinical rotation sites?
    We have rotation sites across many hospitals and EMS providers in Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Westchester, Nassau and Rockland counties.

    Can my Paramedic coursework apply toward my AAS Degree?
    Absolutely! The AAS Paramedic Degree option is encouraged as a way of increasing your professional options during your career. Paramedic coursework can be applied toward an AAS at LaGuardia by simply completing the standard college application process and taking one additional course at LaGuardia.

    How can I pay for my Paramedic training?
    LaGuardia recognizes the commitment involved in undertaking the Paramedic Program and offers several methods of tuition payment.

    All students have the option of a convenient payment plan through our Office of Enrollment Management, which enables them to divide the tuition fee into manageable monthly payments.

    Students may take out a Continuing Education loan from Sallie Mae or other provider.

    Students may pay the entire amount prior to class start using their own resources.

    Will I be able to find a job?
    Currently there is a shortage of Paramedics in New York City, making employment prospects excellent. The Fire Department of New York, hospitals and private companies have been actively recruiting on campus. LaGuardia graduates are sought after by many employers.

    Why should I choose LaGuardia for my Paramedic education and training?
    LaGuardia has the best preparation for the best price. Our Paramedic Program has had a 100% pass rate FOR STUDENTS TAKING the NY State Department of Health exam for more than 12 years. Dedicated EMS labs, top notch faculty, a minicomputer lab, and a multitude of resources, including open skills labs and state of the art equipment, are all available to students. We’ll do our best to make sure you succeed!

  • EMPLOYER PARTNERS

    Upwardly Global
    Northwell Health EMS
    New York University Lutheran EMS
    New York Presbyterian Hospital


    Empress EMS
    Medisys Health Network
    Maimonides Medical Center EMS
    Fire Department of New York



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    To apply for the Paramedic Original course, you will need to register for and attend an information session. Click here to create an account and then search for Information Session:Paramedic Original. If you pass a pre-test and interview you will be invited to register for the Paramedic Program. You may also register here for other Emergency Medical Services courses. Please note all course prerequisites.


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