The challenge refresher is for students whose EMT-B
certification has expired or is about expire. The EMT-B
certification is good for three years.
The challenge course is designed to review skills and didactic
information to prepare the student for the New York State Written
and practical Exams. The challenge refresher uses both written and
practical examinations to uncover areas of weakness in didactic
knowledge and practical skill proficiency.
Important information for student
using the NYS voucher:
Effective September 1, 2009 all students
who will be using the NYS Voucher DOH-3312 will be required to have
the completed form by the first day of class. This form can be
downloaded and filled out by the student and the primary agency
representing the student. If the student is an ALS student and the
voucher is filled out by a BLS agency, the student will have that
voucher rejected.
The student will only be required to attend the sessions that
are mandatory and the sessions related to the topics that students
demonstrated weakness in. As an example if the student did not do
well in the Medical Emergencies section of the examination and they
were unsuccessful at the Patient Assessment station the student
would be required to attend the lecture and skills session. If the
student successfully completes all their skills during initial
testing they have met the requirements for New York State Skills
examination.
If the student fails one or two skill stations the student will
only be required to attend the lab practice for those skills. The
student will then retest on the failed skills. If the student fails
more than two skill stations, they will be required to attend all
skill lab sessions and retest on all the skill stations.
Student's currently working for a NYS EMS agency will be
eligible for NYS voucher reimbursement for refresher programs
only.