Admission Policy
The Emergency Medical Service Institute Paramedic Program
does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin,
religion, age, political beliefs, handicap, or any other factor, in
its employment practices or in its policies relating to recruitment
of students. We do reserve the right to revise tuition and fees
without prior notice if it becomes necessary.
Requirements for Admission
- Be a current NYS EMT.
- Have either a High School diploma or a NYS recognized GED.
- The student must pass a qualifying written exam consisting of
EMT knowledge, Math and Reading comprehension as well as an oral
interview to be accepted to the Paramedic Program.
Technical Standards
Paramedics are required to perform a wide variety of
Emergencies Medical Techniques in order to help the sick and
injured, in which they ultimately save lives. Students must be able
to tolerate taxing workloads and changing environments.
Observation
Candidates at the end of the program should be able to notice if a
scene is safe to enter. Be able to look at a patient and get a
general impression of the patient's condition. Know how to size up
a scene and understand what the mechanism of injury is before
patient contact.
Communication
Paramedics must be able to communicate with a patient and their
families in a caring compassionate manner. The Paramedic must also
be able to communicate with other health care workers in a
professional manner. Effective communicating whether verbal or
non-verbal is very important in the Paramedic career.
Physical Demands
Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical
stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely
affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and
balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds. Motor coordination is
necessary because over uneven terrain, the patient's, the
Paramedic's, and other workers' well being must not be
jeopardized.