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EMS Courses

Due to COVID-19 and infection control precautions, please wear a mask for in-person classes.

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
IS-5.A:  An Introduction to Hazardous Materials


Job Descriptions and Course Requirements


County Certificates of Residency:  https://co.jefferson.ny.us/departments/PublicHealth/ems-forms-1


  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 - None available at this time 


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
Course #:  
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 Spring 2023 (Click here for Schedule) 

Cost of Learning Management System:  approx. $95.00
Approximate cost of equipment needed:  $30.00
Course #:  
Start Date:  January 9, 2023
End Date:  May 18, 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:  Michael Briggs

Refresher

Northpole Fire Department Summer 2023 (Click here for Schedule)

Cost of Learning Management System: 
Approximate cost of equipment needed:  
Course #:  
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 Spring 2023  (Click here for Schedule)
Course #:
Start Date: January 2, 2023
End Date: May 18, 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:  Michael Briggs



Basic and Advanced EMT Course

South Jefferson Rescue Squad  (Click here for Schedule)

Cost of Learning Management System:  approx. $110.00
Approximate cost of uniform shirt:  $30.00

Course #: 
Start Date: November 3, 2022
End Date: June 15, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday and Thursday - 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: South Jefferson Rescue Squad - 38 Main Street, Adams, Watertown, NY
Instructor:  Debbie Singleton


Advanced EMT Course 

Original

Indian River Ambulance (Click here for Schedule) 

Cost of Learning Management System:  approx. $110.00

Approximate cost of uniform shirt:  $20.00

Approximate cost of lab supplies:  $50.00

Course #: 263040
Start Date: January 9, 2023
End Date: May 18, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Indian River Ambulance - 6.5 Sand Street, Philadelphia, NY
Instructor(s):  Lance Ronas/Reuben Pruitt


Refresher 

Indian River Ambulance (Click here for Schedule)

Cost of Learning Management System:  approx. $110.00

Approximate cost of uniform shirt:  $20.00

Approximate cost of lab supplies:  $50.00

Course #: 263041
Start Date: January 2, 2023
End Date: May 18, 2023
Class Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Indian River Ambulance - 6.5 Sand Street, Philadelphia, NY
Instructor(s):  Lance Ronas/Reuben Pruitt


Paramedic - None available at this time