The EMT program at DCC provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking to become certified emergency medical technicians. This 200+-hour course covers essential skills such as patient assessment, airway management, and emergency response protocols, with emphasis on hands-on experience through labs and clinical rotations. Graduates will be prepared to take the New York State and National EMT Certification exams, paving the way for careers in ambulance services, hospitals, and more.

This two-year associate degree prepares students to work as paramedics, providing advanced pre-hospital care. Students will explore topics such as pharmacology, anatomy, and paramedic operations, equipping them with the skills to become highly competent professionals in emergency medical services. Graduates can pursue roles in various emergency services and healthcare institutions.

The EMT Original/EMB 105 course is an extensive 200+ hour program structured to train students to provide emergency care in a pre-hospital context. Students will learn to handle medical crises using the NYS Department of Health and U.S. Department of Transportation EMT curriculum. Completion of the course makes students eligible for the NYS Department of Health EMT Certification exam.

This advanced program prepares students to become professional paramedics, mastering out-of-hospital medical care under physician direction. Through intense coursework, including clinical hospital placements, students learn advanced life support skills, diagnostics, and emergency care techniques. Completion confers eligibility to take the NYS and National Paramedic exams, culminating in an Associate in Applied Science degree, positioning graduates for leadership roles in EMS.