NYS EMS Courses

About Our EMS Courses

Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps is proud to partner with the Staten Island Emergency Medical Training Center (SIEMT), a New York State Department of Health-approved EMS Course Sponsor, to provide high-quality EMS education and professional development opportunities to our members and the surrounding EMS community.

Through this partnership, we are able to offer New York State certification and recertification programs, EMT refresher courses, Continuing Medical Education (CME), specialized EMS training, and other professional development programs designed to help providers maintain and advance their skills.

Our courses are taught by experienced EMS educators and clinicians in a modern learning environment that combines classroom instruction, hands-on practical training, and real-world application. Whether you are beginning your EMS career, maintaining your certification, or seeking advanced continuing education, our programs are designed to support your professional growth while promoting excellence in patient care.

Explore our course offerings below!

Hybrid CME Recertification Program

The Hybrid Continuing Medical Education (CME) Recertification Program provides a flexible and convenient option for EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedics to maintain their New York State certification.

Participants complete an initial psychomotor skills verification and then fulfill all educational requirements through remote learning. Coursework can be completed on your own schedule, allowing busy EMS professionals to balance recertification requirements with work, family, and volunteer commitments.

The Hybrid CME Program eliminates the need for traditional classroom attendance while ensuring participants receive the continuing education necessary to maintain clinical competency and meet New York State recertification requirements.

Whether you are an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic, this program allows you to renew your certification on your own time and from virtually anywhere!

Your enrollment includes:

Access to an online NREMT and New York State Department of Health approved Learning Management System (LMS)
Comprehensive Continuing Medical Education (CME) coursework
Certified Instructor Coordinator (CIC) oversight and progress review
Required psychomotor skills evaluation and verification
New York State CME recertification processing and submission

Program Tuition

$250 Per Year
(Per provider affiliated with an EMS agency)

$500 Per Year
(Per provider with no affiliation)

New York State EMT Courses

New York State EMT

Original (Full Course)

Program Tuition

THERE IS NO TUITION FOR PROVIDERS AFFILIATED WITH AN EMS AGENCY AND ELIGBLE FOR

NYS DOH-3312*

$1,200 Per Student
(with no affiliation)

The New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Original Course is designed for individuals seeking initial certification as an EMT. This comprehensive program consists of approximately 180 hours of classroom, practical, and hands-on instruction and prepares students to provide emergency medical care in both volunteer and career EMS settings.

Students will learn patient assessment, airway management, CPR and AED use, trauma care, medical emergencies, childbirth, ambulance operations, and other essential Basic Life Support (BLS) skills required of New York State EMTs. All classes are conducted in person to maximize hands-on learning and instructor interaction.

Course schedules vary throughout the year, but most programs are completed over approximately six months.

New York State EMT

Traditional Refresher

Program Tuition

THERE IS NO TUITION FOR PROVIDERS AFFILIATED WITH AN EMS AGENCY AND ELIGBLE FOR

NYS DOH-3312*

$750 Per Studet

(with no affiliation)

The New York State EMT Refresher Course is designed for currently certified EMTs and individuals whose New York State EMT certification has expired and who are eligible for recertification. This program provides approximately 72 hours of instruction covering the current New York State EMT curriculum and recertification requirements.

Participants will review and update their knowledge of patient assessment, trauma care, medical emergencies, airway management, CPR, and other critical EMT skills while receiving hands-on practical training and scenario-based education.

All classes are conducted in person and are typically completed over approximately three months.

New York State EMT

Challenge Refresher

Program Tuition

THERE IS NO TUITION FOR PROVIDERS AFFILIATED WITH AN EMS AGENCY AND ELIGBLE FOR

NYS DOH-3312*

$600 Per Studet

(with no affiliation)

The Challenge EMT Refresher Program offers an accelerated pathway for currently certified or expired New York State EMTs seeking recertification. Participants begin by completing a comprehensive written and psychomotor assessment to identify strengths and areas requiring additional review.

Based on the results of the assessment, students attend targeted refresher sessions either virtually or in person, focusing only on the topics that require remediation. This individualized approach allows experienced providers to concentrate their efforts where they are needed most while minimizing unnecessary classroom time.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants are eligible to sit for the New York State EMT Certification Examination.

The process from initial assessment to state examination generally takes two to three months, depending on class size and state testing schedules.

*EMS Agency Affiliation Disclaimer

There is no tuition cost for students who are affiliated with a New York State EMS agency and are eligible for reimbursement through NYS DOH Form DOH-3312.

A $250 refundable deposit is required at the time of registration to reserve a seat in the course. This deposit demonstrates the student's commitment to completing the program and is separate from any required textbooks or course materials.

Upon successful completion of the course and passing the New York State EMT Certification Examination, the full $250 deposit will be refunded to the student. Students who withdraw from the course, fail to complete course requirements, or do not successfully obtain New York State certification will forfeit the deposit.

Self-Pay Student Refund Policy

Students paying full tuition who do not successfully pass the New York State EMT Certification Examination may be eligible for a partial tuition refund. Any refund request will be reviewed by the Course Sponsor on a case-by-case basis and may be prorated based on factors including attendance, course participation, academic performance, completion of course requirements, and resources utilized during the program.

Refund determinations are made solely at the discretion of the Course Sponsor and are not guaranteed. Students who voluntarily withdraw from the course or are dismissed for failure to meet course requirements may not be eligible for a refund.