Jahism Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 After completing my EMT-B Course, Does anyone know of any EMT-I courses in New York City?
EMS Solutions Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 NYC does not really recognize or employ EMT-I level. So there are not very many courses. Upstate NY does employ and use EMT-I so there are more available. Still, most employers prefer paramedic level. As far as I know the agencies in NYC that have EMT-I courses are St Vincents - in Manhattan LaGuardia Community College Also I think a Hatzolah program teaches it as well. FDNY EMS used to have it but I don't know if they still offer it or if they do to the general public. You can do a more thorough search at http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/training.htm Jim
Richard B the EMT Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 EMT-I (intermediate) is neither offered, or recognized, within the New York City limits.
Kiwiology Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I was shooting the bull with the FDNY on 4th of July and they pretty much said best route was to become a Paramedic. They also said Rudy shut down illegal fireworks sales, they've gotten much less business on the 4th meaning they can stretch out a bit until the next bum comes up and hassles them for medical attention NYC Methodist offer a two day a week program, St Vincents and BMCC run full time programs.
FormerEMSLT297 Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 Even upstate EMT-I is rare.... they use EMT-CC which is ismilar to NREMT-I99, in NYS EMT-I is like I.V. and intubation and EGTA-EOA, or maybe combi tube.... As others suggeted ,, you might be better off with EMT-P
emtd29 Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 EMT-I (intermediate) is neither offered, or recognized, within the New York City limits. Or anywhere in Nassau or Suffolk Counties ( Long Island, NY )
Richard B the EMT Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Or anywhere in Nassau or Suffolk Counties ( Long Island, NY ) Then...what is a Nassau County A-EMT? I thought it meant "Advanced", as they are supposed to be able to start IVs.
scott33 Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Then...what is a Nassau County A-EMT? I thought it meant "Advanced", as they are supposed to be able to start IVs. Whereas Nassau and Suffolk don't recognise EMT-I, they do recognise CC. Arguably an EMT-I with a couple of bells and whistles added on, but minus the NR recognition. The "AMT", used exclusively by Nassau PD EMS, will either be CC's or Paramedics. As far as I am aware, no distinction is made between the two, in spite of the latter having about 1,000 hours more education.
emtd29 Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Actually the term " AMT" is not used exclusively by the NCPD EAB ( Emergency Ambulance Bureau ) It's a term used collectively by most fire dept's as well to refer to the EMT-CC and EMT-P
FormerEMSLT297 Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Then...what is a Nassau County A-EMT? I thought it meant "Advanced", as they are supposed to be able to start IVs. Heah Richard, Years ago, .... Paramedic in NY was AEMT-IV-Parameidc, and what is now known as EMT-CC was AEMT-3-Critical Care,, thats where that AEMT came from NCPD Emergency Ambulance Bureau, shortened the title to AMT... hope this clarifies your quesion,.
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