Welcome to the official website of Jefferson County New York

EMS Courses

For members of any Certified EMS Agency, there is no tuition cost.  All non-members will have a tuition fee.


Jefferson County EMS utilizes a variety of teaching techniques including but not limited to:


Flipped Classroom

A flipped classroom is structured around the idea that lecture or direct instruction is not the best use of class time. Instead students encounter information before class, freeing class time for activities that involve higher order thinking.


See one, do one, teach one

The phrase “see one, do one, teach one” is often used for medical personnel, particularly trainees focused in surgical areas. The phrase reflects a method of teaching in which a surgical student will observe a procedure, perform the procedure on their own, and then teach another trainee how to conduct the procedure.


In order to provide every student the opportunity to be successful, skills are taught in class under the direct supervision of instructor staff. Students’ are expected to practice these skills at their respective home agencies to develop proficiency for each skill. Class time lab sessions alone are not sufficient to make every student into an entry-level practitioner.

 

NYS Bureau of EMS Policies to Review:
Certification of Individuals with Criminal Convictions

ADA Accommodations Requests for NY State EMS Certifying Exam.pdf

Jefferson County Policies to Review:
Social Media Policy

Jefferson County Sexual Harassment Policy

Jefferson County EMS Academic Policies and Procedures


The following FEMA ICS courses are required for all EMS courses listed:

IS-100.C:  Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100

IS-700.B:  An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

FP AWR 160 WMD / Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders


Job Descriptions and Course Requirements


  For further information regarding any courses listed below, please call

(315) 786-3760 or

email jcems@co.jefferson.ny.us


Complete this questionnaire to enroll/register in any of our classes listed below




Certified First Responder Courses

Original

South Jefferson Rescue Squad Fall 2023 (Click here for Schedule)

Cost of Couse Material:  approx. $112.00
Start Date:  September 7, 2023
End Date:  December 21, 2023
Class Days/Times: Tuesday/Thursday - 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m..
Location: South Jefferson Rescue Squad, 38 Main Street, Adams, NY 13605
Instructor:  Debbie Singleton

Refresher

South Jefferson Rescue Squad Fall 2023 (Click here for Schedule) 

Start Date:  September 5, 2023
End Date:  December 21, 2023

Class Days/Times: Tuesday/Thursday - 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m..
Location: South Jefferson Rescue Squad, 38 Main Street, Adams, NY 13605
Instructor: Debbie Singleton

Basic EMT Courses

Original

Northpole Fire Department Summer 2023 (Click here for Schedule

Cost of Learning Management System:  approx. $95.00
Approximate cost of equipment needed:  $30.00

Start Date:  June 14, 2023
End Date:  August 17, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 8 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Northpole Fire Department, 22334 US Route 11, Watertown, NY 13601
Instructor:  Jefferson County EMS Staff


Jefferson County Public Health Fall 2023  (Click here for Schedule)

Cost of Learning Management System:  approx. $95.00
Approximate cost of equipment needed:  $30.00
Start Date:  August 7, 2023
End Date:  December 21, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday and Thursday - 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County Public Health Service - 531 Meade Street, Watertown, NY
Instructor:  Robert VanCoughnett


Lewis County Fall 2023  (Click here for Schedule)

Cost of Learning Management System:  approx. $95.00
Approximate cost of equipment needed:  $30.00
Start Date:  August 7, 2023
End Date:  December 21, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lewis County Search and Rescue - 7782 West State Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Instructor:  Josh Levesque


Indian River Fall 2023  (Click here for Schedule) 

Cost of Learning Management System:  approx. $95.00
Approximate cost of equipment needed:  $30.00
Start Date:  August 7, 2023
End Date:  December 21, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday and Thursday - 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Indian River Ambulance Service - 6.5 Sand Street, Philadelphia, NY 13673
Instructor:  Reuben Pruitt


Refresher

Northpole Fire Department Summer 2023 (Click here for Schedule)

Cost of Learning Management System: 
Approximate cost of equipment needed:  
Start Date:  June 10, 2023
End Date:  August 17, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 8 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Northpole Fire Department, 22334 US Route 11, Watertown, NY 13601
Instructor:  Jefferson County EMS Staff


Jefferson County Public Health Fall 2023  (Click here for Schedule) 
Start Date: August 7, 2023
End Date: December 21, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday and Thursday - 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County Public Health Service - 531 Meade Street, Watertown, NY
Instructor:  Robert VanCoughnett


Lewis County Fall 2023  (Click here for Schedule) 
Start Date: August 2, 2023
End Date: December 21, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lewis County Search and Rescue - 7782 West State Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Instructor:  Josh Levesque


Indian River Fall 2023  (Click here for Schedule)
Start Date: August 3, 2023
End Date: December 21, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday and Thursday - 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Indian River Ambulance Service - 6.5 Sand Street, Philadelphia, NY 13673
Instructor: Reuben Pruitt


Basic and Advanced EMT Course - None available at this time

Advanced EMT Course  - None available at this time 

Paramedic - None available at this time