Our next paramedic original program with advanced standing will begin April 07, 2010 and take the NYS written certification exam on March 17 2011. The class sessions will be on Monday and Wednesday from 9 am till 5 pm. Screening exam begins October 1, 2009 and will be given Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 1pm by appointment only. Please bring your drivers license and your valid NYS EMT card with you. The fee for the exam is $100.00 payable by Money Order made out to St. John's University. For further information, please call 718 990-8436.
All our EMS programs now use interactive on-line learning allowing the student to be able to take quizzes and exams at their leisure and in their home or using our computer center located at the Dr. Bartilucci Center.
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Location
Classroom sessions will be held at the St. John’s University
Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci Center
175-05 Horace Harding Expressway
Fresh Meadows, New York 11365
(Student parking available adjacent to building.)
The St. John’s University EMS Institute is proud to offer clinical and ambulance experience sites in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan and Suffolk County.
Students are permitted to do rotations overnight as well as double shifts when available.
The University’s Nationally Accredited Program includes the following curriculum:
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
- PHTLS
- Homeland Security WMD
- NYC REMAC Orals Preparatory Course with a Proven Track Record
- New York State and National Registry Skills Testing
- NYC REMAC Exam Administered on Premises
The Emergency Medical Service Institute (EMSI) has been receiving some tremendous interest in our advanced standing component of our next paramedic original class. In order to provide you with the best information we are publishing these Frequently Asked Questions:
What is “advanced standing?”
Advanced standing recognizes EMS providers that are certified as NYS advanced emergency medical technicians – critical care ( AEMT-CC) and allows them to supplement their knowledge and training by participating in a program that will allow them to obtain NYS and National Registry certification as a paramedic.
How do I get in the class?
“Advanced standing” students will compete for seats in the EMSI’s paramedic original training program.
All candidates are required to take a 200 question written screening exam that tests their EMT knowledge, reading comprehension and math skills.
If the candidate scores a 75% or better they will be called for an oral interview with EMSI staff.
There is a $100 non-refundable screening exam fee payable by check or money order to St. John’s University.
All “advanced placement” candidates must also provide EMSI with an official transcript from their original AEMT-CC program and copies of all clinical and ambulance evaluations.
What happens if I am accepted as an “advanced placement” student?
If accepted into the program advanced standing students will be given the opportunity to sit for an interim examination prior to the beginning of each division that the candidate has previously received training in from their AEMT-CC original course.
If the candidate scores an 85% or better on the interim examination a learning contract will be generated for that division advising the candidate what didactic sessions they will be required to attend, if any, for that specific division.
All students must still attend and participate in all lab sessions and skills evaluations.
A clinical waiver may be granted on an hour for hour basis by the course medical director after review of the candidates clinical hours and student evaluations from their original AEMT-CC program.
How does this benefit me?
“Advanced placement” students will not have to spend as much time in didactic classroom sessions or on clinical rotations as paramedic original students will have to as long as they score well on each division interim exam and can document that they have the required amount of clinical hours with above satisfactory evaluations.
Can I skip skill sessions?
No, all students, original and advanced placement are required to attend all skills labs and skills evaluation sessions.
Is there a price difference for “advanced standing” students?
No, the tuition and fees are the same for all students
Is the length of the course different for “advanced standing” students?
No, the student will be registered for a complete program.
What else do I get from EMSI’s paramedic program?
All students will be given the opportunity to obtain the following certifications:
American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
Defensive Driving Points/Insurance Reduction Program
National Registry eligible
NYC REMAC eligible
If I need more information where can I get it?
Call Associate Director Scott Holliday at (718) 990-8418