Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) is a one- to two-year certificate program at Dutchess Community College, a public institution in Poughkeepsie, NY. The program falls within the emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904) and prepares students for paramedic-level emergency care roles.

This certificate program is designed for students seeking entry into pre-hospital emergency medical services. Dutchess Community College also offers programs in related technical areas, including Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Building/Construction Site Management/Manager, along with shorter-term certificates in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications and Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. Students interested in healthcare or technical careers can explore several certificate pathways at the same campus.