Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic: A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

The Southern Tier Paramedic Program (STPP) is a joint venture of Lourdes Hospital and SUNY Broome Community College.  The STPP mission is to provide the community with outstanding paramedics in a timely and affordable manner.  Offered are an associate degree (AAS) and the opportunity to sit for the NYS examination for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P).  Students are also eligible to sit for the National Registry examination.

The STPP curriculum is segmented into small courses.  Courses are scheduled afternoons and evenings, meeting three times a week.  The A.A.S degree can be completed over 2 years with one summer semester.  Qualified students, with the approval of the Program Director may design a customized full-time or part-time program.  NYS Paramedic certification can be achieved in 12 months.

This permits students on a part-time track to obtain EMT-CC certification about halfway through the program.

Program Supervisor
Kerry Weber, Chairperson
Office: Business Building, Room 107
Telephone: 607 778-5008
E-mail: kalickweberkc@sunybroome.edu

Paramedic Program Administrator and Student Advisor
David Taggart, MHA, NREMT-P
Office: Science Building, Room 108
Telephone: 607 778-5387
E-mail: taggartdr@sunybroome.edu

Program Coordinator
Michael Washington
Office: Business Building, Room 234
Telephone: 607-778-5135
Email: washingtonmf@sunybroome.edu

The Southern Tier Paramedic Program (S.T.P.P.) is a collaborative effort between SUNY Broome Community College, Lourdes Hospital and United Health Services. Lourdes Hospital is the NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Services Training Sponsor.

Prerequisites:

Prior to admission a student must:

1. have a high school diploma or an equivalent;
2. apply and be admitted to SUNY Broome Community College;
3. submit a completed paramedic program application;

Prior to starting the Paramedic Course sequence a student must:

1. meet with the EMT Paramedic Program Director/advisor for specific information;
2. hold a valid New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, and have held such certification for a minimum of 3 months (NYS
   EMT certification can be completed through SUNY Broome via EMT 110 which is offered fall, spring and summer semesters);
3. maintain a valid NYS EMT certification while enrolled in any PMD designated course;
4. submit two letters of recommendation;
5. successfully complete an interview;
6. have a minimum of 1 year of EMT crew-chief experience or be successfully completing a minimum of 70 hours of BLS ambulance clinical time;

Admission to the College and finishing General Education requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the S.T.P.P.