This course includes didactic and practical training in CPR, medical emergencies, trauma, childbirth, oxygen administration, hazardous materials, semi-automatic defibrillation and much more! Students will also receive 16 hours of emergency room &/or ambulance observation time and will have the opportunity for additional observation time on board one of Montefiore’s 911 ambulances. Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will sit for the New York State basic EMT certification exam. Course tuition must be paid in full on or before the night of registration by certified check or money order ONLY. Since previous courses have filled prior to registration night, pre-registration is STRONGLY recommended. New York State funding is available for members of certified ambulance agencies. Please enclose an agency verification form with an original signature in lieu of tuition. Students using New York State funding will be required to provide the course textbook. Textbook/Workbook is available for purchase. Low cost group purchasing of necessary equipment (stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, penlight, etc.) will be available when the course begins. Students should have a watch with a second-hand, blue or black ink pen and a least one 3” binder for materials. #2 pencils are required for written exams. Applications are available at http://www.montefiore.org/emt