Microcredential in
Emergency Medical Technician
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Corning Community College
Corning, NY 14830
Face to Face
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
75 Hours
Instruction hours
$575.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Specialize in emergency response and care with this Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) microcredential. You will gain the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely treat and transport patients of all ages in a pre-hospital setting. Topics include treatment of respiratory and circulatory emergencies, trauma, medical emergencies, environmental injuries, emergency childbirth, and psychological emergencies. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to take the New York State certification exam for emergency medical technicians and immediately begin applying for work.
A face to face microcredential from Corning Community College (75 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Corning Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Emergency Medical Technician Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Patient Assessment
Trauma Assessment
Bleeding Control
Spinal Motor Restriction (SMR)
Broken Bone Stabilization
Neck and Head Stabilization
Basic Life Support
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
Emergency Transport
Emergency Childbirth
EMT Certification
Career outlook
Related occupations: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician
Healthcare support jobs in New York are projected to grow faster than average through 2032.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
SUNY Reskilling Fund (Grant)
Covers tuition for short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs.
Who qualifies: Unemployed or underemployed New York residents.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.