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| Allied Health Sciences |
| PARAMEDIC (EMC) |
The Paramedic Program, administered by the
Allied Health Sciences Department provides the knowledge and
skills necessary for graduates to function in advanced pre-hospital
care. The curriculum follows the guidelines established by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs,
as well as those of the New York State Department of Health,
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Program Policy
In order to maintain eligibility in the program, students
must attain an average of "C" or better in all EMC-courses.
Students who fail any course must repeat the entire program.
Students who have been academically dismissed must attain
a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in order to re-enter
the Paramedic Program.
Upon successful completion of the two-year curriculum, students
will be awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree. Upon
completion of the Paramedic portion of the program, students
will be eligible to take the New York City Medical Advisory
Committee (MAC) Certification Examination, the National Registry
of EMT/Paramedics Certification Examination, Basic Cardiac
Life Support Certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certification.
Advanced standing status will be considered. New York State
Licensed Paramedics are granted advanced academic standing and
have the opportunity to complete the liberal arts and sciences
sequence and earn the A.A.S. degree.
NOTE: Admission to the Paramedic sequence occurs in September
only. All students must complete any remedial requirements prior
to admission to the Paramedic sequence. All students are required
to show proof of physical examination, per New York State Department
of Health requirements for hospital personnel. All students
must be currrently licensed New York State EMT’s and have
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Paramedic Program Requirements |
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| Hours & Contact Info |
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00
Room N-742
tel. 212-220-8335
fax. 212-748-7465 |
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The City University
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