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NASSAU COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACADEMY

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• Organization description

• Source of official student records

• Titles of all evaluated learning experiences

• Descriptions and credit recommendations

The Nassau County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Academy is a division of the Vocational Education and Extension Board of Nassau County. The Academy offers educational services to the pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) providers of Nassau County, including fire departments, police departments, volunteer ambulance corps and proprietary ambulance services. In addition, individuals who may respond to calls for emergency medical assistance in the course of their duties for other public service agencies (as well as the private sector) are provided with training.

The primary training objective of the EMS Academy is providing New York State Department of Health approved certification courses. All EMS instructors at the Academy are New York State Certified EMS Instructors and maintain their instructional skills by re-certifying both their provider and instructor certifications every three years. All didactic and practical skills instruction is conducted at the EMS Academy or at selected field locations.

In addition to the New York State certification courses, the EMS Academy staff works cooperatively with other medical education providers such as the American Heart Association (AHA). Many EMS Academy staff members are also instructors for the AHA’s Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Courses. Members of the EMS Academy staff are active in local, regional and state EMS organizations, councils and committees. This activity insures that the instructional staff stays current with changing regulations, standards and protocols.

Source of official student records: Office of the Chief Instructor, Nassau County EMS Academy, 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, New York 11554.

Titles of all evaluated learning experiences

Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Certified First Responder
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic 
Emergency Medical Technicia-Basic Refresher Course
Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care
Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care Refresher Course

Descriptions and credit recommendations

Certified First Responder
Location: Nassau County EMS Academy, 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, New York as of 9/2002; previously, Nassau County EMS Academy, 85 Jamaica Avenue, Plainview, New York.
Length: 51 hours (21 weeks).
Dates: April 1995 - Present.
Objectives: Describe basic human anatomy and physiology; explain the rationale and describe fundamentals of pre-hospital care and treatment of the sick and injured; perform a primary and secondary patient survey by evaluating and treating a patient suffering from trauma or a medical emergency; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automatic external cardiac defibrillation, and clear an obstructed airway; recognize the signs, symptoms and treatment of shock and external hemorrhage; perform immobilization techniques; prepare a mother for cephalic delivery; provide care to a newborn; demonstrate basic disentanglement of a patient, packaging and preparation for removal from the scene of an emergency; file a standardized NYS Patient Care Report; describe the roles and responsibilities of the first responder in performing both emergency and operational aspects of the job; demonstrate proper use and care of emergency equipment.
Instruction: This course is designed to provide the basic education needed by first responders to provide patient care in the pre-hospital setting. The course covers all techniques of emergency medical care currently considered within the responsibilities of the first responder, including defibrillation, as well as the operational aspects of the job that the student will be expected to perform. Demonstration and skill practice are integrated into the didactic instruction. The curriculum consists of two divisions: basic life support and trauma/medical orientation; and three skills areas: patient assessment, airway and oxygen, bleeding control and fracture management. In addition, the following areas are covered: CPR re-certification, overview of the pediatric patient, care of newborn, neonate resuscitation, rapid takedown, rapid extrication, and helmet removal. Graduates of this course are entitled to sit for the NYS Certification Examination for First Responder.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Health Science, Allied Health Sciences, Emergency Medical Care, or Nursing (11/96) (10/01 revalidation) (11/06 revalidation).

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
(Formerly Basic Emergency Medical Technician)
Location: Nassau County EMS Academy, 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, New York as of 9/2002; previously, Nassau County EMS Academy, 85 Jamaica Avenue, Plainview, New York.
Length: Version 1: 121 hours (20 weeks); includes 10 hours of clinical rotations. Version 2: 136 hours (21 weeks); includes 10 hours of clinical rotations.
Dates: Version 1: August 1994 - December 1998. Version 2: January 1999 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Discuss basic human anatomy and physiology; discuss the rationale and fundamentals of pre-hospital care and treatment of the sick and injured; perform a primary and secondary patient survey by evaluating and treating a patient with suspected respiratory or circulatory distress and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation, and clearing an obstructed airway; recognize the signs, symptoms and treatment of shock, internal hemorrhage, and external hemorrhage, central nervous system disorders and deficiency, and types and degree of burns; perform immobilization techniques; on an obstetrical manikin, prepare a mother for a cephalic birth; demonstrate the procedure for dealing with an emotionally disturbed patient; demonstrate basic disentanglement of a patient, packaging, and removal from the scene; discuss patient safety and care at the scene and during transport; file a standardized NYS Patient Care Report; discuss the role and responsibilities of the EMT in performing both the emergency and operational aspects of the job; demonstrate appropriate diagnostic and emergency treatment procedures; demonstrate the proper use and care of emergency equipment.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: This course is designed to provide the basic education needed by emergency medical technicians to provide patient care in the pre-hospital setting. The course covers all techniques of emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the emergency medical technician as well as all operational aspects of the job which the student will be expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and application of proper procedures of emergency care. Demonstration, practice, and clinical observation are carefully integrated into the didactic portion. The curriculum consists of four divisions: basic life support, trauma care, medical/environmental, and operations; and six practical skills areas: patient assessment, airway management and oxygen, bleeding control and fracture management, traction and splinting, spinal immobilization, and shock management. In addition, the following areas are emphasized: medical terminology, medical emergencies, pathophysiology, pediatric emergencies, hazardous materials awareness, pediatrics, and critical trauma care. Graduates of this course are entitled to sit for the NYS EMT Certification Examination.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division  baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (11/96) (10/01 revalidation) (11/06 revalidation). NOTE: It is not recommended that cumulative credit be awarded for this course and Certified First Responder. If credit has already been awarded for Certified First Responder, it is recommended that 4 semester hours of credit be awarded for Emergency Medical Technician.

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Refresher Course
Location: Nassau County EMS Academy, 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, New York as of 9/2002; previously, Nassau County EMS Academy, 85 Jamaica Avenue, Plainview, New York.
Length: 60 hours (21 weeks).
Dates: January 2001 - Present.
Objectives: Discuss basic human anatomy and physiology; discuss the rationale and fundamentals of pre-hospital care and treatment of the sick and injured; perform a primary and secondary patient survey by evaluating and treating a patient with suspected respiratory or circulatory distress and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation, and clearing an obstructed airway; recognize the signs, symptoms and treatment of shock, internal hemorrhage, and external hemorrhage, central nervous system disorders and deficiency, and types and degree of burns; perform immobilization techniques; on an obstetrical manikin, prepare a mother for a cephalic birth; demonstrate the procedure for dealing with an emotionally disturbed patient; demonstrate basic disentanglement of a patient, packaging, and removal from the scene; discuss patient safety and care at the scene and during transport; file a standardized NYS Patient Care Report; discuss the role and responsibilities of the EMT in performing both the emergency and operational aspects of the job; demonstrate appropriate diagnostic and emergency treatment procedures; demonstrate the proper use and care of emergency equipment.
Instruction: This course reviews the content of the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Course, updates any changes in medical techniques and practices, and covers current trends and issues. The course covers all techniques of emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the emergency medical technician as well as all operational aspects of the job which the student is expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and application of proper procedures of emergency care. Demonstration, practice, and clinical observation are carefully integrated into the didactic portion. The curriculum consists of four divisions: basic life support, trauma care, medical/environmental, and operations; and six practical skills areas: patient assessment, airway management and oxygen, bleeding control and fracture management, traction and splinting, spinal immobilization, and shock management. In addition, the following areas are emphasized: medical terminology, medical emergencies, pathophysiology, pediatric emergencies, hazardous materials awareness. Graduates of this course are eligible to sit for the New York State EMT Examination to re-certify as EMTs. (Prerequisite: New York State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division  baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (10/01) (11/06 revalidation). NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course is not considered duplicative of the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Course.

Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care
Location: Nassau County EMS Academy, 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, New York as of 9/2002; previously, Nassau County EMS Academy, 85 Jamaica Avenue, Plainview, New York.
Length: 300 hours (28 weeks); includes 124 hours of clinical and ambulance rotations.
Dates: August 1994 - Present.
Objectives: Appropriately assess and correctly treat a single or multiple systems trauma patient in any given situation; appropriately assess and correctly treat a patient suffering from a medical emergency including conditions involving the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, muscular system, skeletal system, integumentary system, endocrine system, digestive system, genitourinary systems, and reproductive system; discuss the principles used in treating medical emergencies involving pediatrics, obstetrics, neonates, shock, behavioral disorders, toxicology, alcoholism and drug abuse, geriatrics, anaphylaxis, and infectious diseases; perform the following skills at the appropriate time in the correct situation: airway control and ventilation, endotracheal intubation; intravenous cannulation, administration of medications by intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous route, defibrillation, EKG interpretation, application of pneumatic anti-shock garment (PASG), fixation and traction splinting, bandaging, spinal immobilization and use of other devices appropriate to the care of the sick and injured; demonstrate disentanglement of a patient, packaging and removal from the scene, radio communications with medical control and use of report writing skills; discuss and demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of the EMT-CC in performing both the emergency and operational aspects of the job.
Instruction: This program is designed to provide the advanced education needed by EMT-CC’s to administer patient care in the pre-hospital setting. This program covers all techniques of advanced emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the EMT-CC as well as all operational aspects of the job which the student will be expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries, and application of proper procedures of advanced emergency care. Demonstration, practice, clinical, and field experiences are carefully integrated with the didactic portion. Graduates of this course are entitled to sit for the NYS EMT-CC Certification Examination.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division  baccalaureate degree category, 10 semester hours (7 lecture, 3 laboratory) in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (11/96) (10/01 revalidation) (11/06 revalidation).

Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care Refresher Course
Location: Nassau County EMS Academy, 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, New York as of 9/2002; previously, Nassau County EMS Academy, 85 Jamaica Avenue, Plainview, New York.
Length: 72 hours (24 weeks).
Dates: March 1994 - Present.
Objectives: Appropriately assess and correctly treat a single or multiple systems trauma patient in any given situation; appropriately assess and correctly treat a patient suffering from a medical emergency including conditions involving the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, muscular system, skeletal system, integumentary system, endocrine system, digestive system, genitourinary systems, and reproductive system; discuss the principles used in treating medical emergencies involving pediatrics, obstetrics, neonates, shock, behavioral disorders, toxicology, alcoholism and drug abuse, geriatrics, anaphylaxis, and infectious diseases; perform the following skills at the appropriate time in the correct situation: airway control and ventilation, endotracheal intubation; intravenous cannulation, administration of medications by intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous route, defibrillation, EKG interpretation, application of pneumatic anti-shock garment (PASG), fixation and traction splinting, bandaging, spinal immobilization and use of other devices appropriate to the care of the sick and injured; demonstrate disentanglement of a patient, packaging and removal from the scene, radio communications with medical control and use of report writing skills; discuss and demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of the EMT-CC in performing both the emergency and operational aspects of the job.
Instruction: This course reviews the content of the EMT-CC course, updates any changes in medical techniques and practices, and covers current trends and issues. This course covers all techniques of the advanced emergency medical care currently considered within the responsibilities of the EMT-CC as well as all operational aspects of the job that the student will be expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of the symptoms of illness and injuries, and application of proper procedures of advanced emergency care. Demonstration and practice are carefully integrated with the didactic portion. Graduates of this course are entitled to sit for the NYS EMT-CC Examination to re-certify as EMT-CCs (Prerequisite: NYS certification as EMT-CC).
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division  baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours (2 lecture, 1 laboratory) in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (11/96) (10/01 revalidation) (11/06 revalidation). NOTE: The credit recommended for this course is not considered duplicative of the credit recommended for Emergency Medical Technician - Critical Care. If both courses are taken at Nassau County EMS Academy, a total of 13 semester hours (9 lecture, 4 laboratory) are recommended.

Updated 6/12/07

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