Northwell Health Emergency Medical Institute

Overview

Northwell Health Emergency Medical Institute, formerly known as North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI), an NCCRS member since 2003, offers Paramedic training as well as Emergency Medical Technician Basic, and refresher courses.

Northwell Health is certified by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS as a course sponsor for EMS educational programs leading to New York State Certification in the following areas: Certified First Responder and Refresher, Emergency Medical Technician and Refresher, EMT-Critical Care Technician and Refresher, EMT-Paramedic and Refresher.

Northwell Health serves the needs of the communities of Nassau and Suffolk counties and the metropolitan New York area, drawing students from area hospitals, the medical community, and the volunteer fire service, police departments and general public.

Students and admissions representatives please note: NCCRS does not provide transcripts. Transcript requests and inquiries should be directed to the organization offering the courses, examinations or apprenticeship. See the Source of Official Student Records in the sidebar near the top right side of this page.

Titles of all evaluated learning experiences

Certified First Responder - Original

Formerly Certified First Responder Defibrillation (CFR-D)

Emergency Medical Technician - Original

Formerly Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Course

Emergency Medical Technician - Refresher

Formerly Emergency Medical Technician - Refresher Course

Paramedic - Original

Formerly Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Basic Course or EMT - Paramedic Original

Paramedic - Refresher

Formerly Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Refresher Course or EMT - Paramedic Refresher

Source of Official Student Records

EMS Director, Northwell Health

1979 Marcus Avenue, Suite 101

Lake Success, NY 11042

United States

Phone:

516-396-6150

Organization Website

Former Name

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Center for Learning and Innovation

Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Certified First Responder - Original

Formerly Certified First Responder Defibrillation (CFR-D)

Location:

Northwell Health, Lake Success, NY.

Length:

Version 1: 54 hours (9 weeks). Version 2: 66 hours (11 weeks). Version 3: 60 hours (10 weeks).

Version 4: 65 hours (12 weeks).

Dates:

Version 1: September 1997 - August 1999. Version 2: September 1999 - March 2006. Version 3: April 2006 - March 2023. Version 4: April 2023 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:

Hybrid course/exam

Learner Outcomes:

Version 1, 2, 3, and 4: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe basic human anatomy and physiology; explain the rationale and describe fundamentals of pre-hospital care and treatment of the sick and injured; perform a primary and secondary patient survey by evaluating and treating a patient suffering from trauma or a medical emergency; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and clear an obstructed airway; defibrillate a patient in ventricular fibrillation; recognize the signs, symptoms and treatment of shock and external hemorrhage; perform immobilization techniques; prepare a mother for cephalic delivery; provide care to a newborn; demonstrate basic disentanglement of a patient, packaging and preparation for removal from the scene of an emergency; file a standardized New York State Patient Care Report; describe the roles and responsibilities of the first responder in performing both emergency and operational aspects of the job; demonstrate proper use and care of emergency equipment.

Instruction:

Version 1, 2, 3, and 4: This course is designed to provide the basic education needed by first responders to provide patient care in the pre-hospital setting. The course covers all techniques of emergency medical care currently considered within the responsibilities of the first responder as well as the operational aspects of the job that the student will be expected to perform. Demonstration and skill practice are integrated into the didactic instruction. The curriculum consists of two divisions: basic life support and trauma/medical orientation; and three skills areas: patient assessment, airway and oxygen, bleeding control and fracture management. In addition, the following areas are covered: CPR recertification, overview of the pediatric patient, care of newborn, neonate resuscitation, rapid takedown, rapid extrication, helmet removal, and defibrillation. Graduates of this course are eligible to sit for the New York State certification examination for First Responder with the capability of performing defibrillation.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1, 2, 3, and 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Health Science, Allied Health Sciences, Emergency Medical Care, or Nursing (1/03) (3/08 revalidation) (3/13 revalidation) (4/18 revalidation).

View on page as single course>>

[ Back to top ]

Emergency Medical Technician - Original

Formerly Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Course

Location:

Northwell Health, Lake Success, NY.

Length:

Version 1: 121 hours (18 weeks): includes 10 hours of clinical rotations. Version 2: 151 hours (22 weeks): includes 10 hours of clinical rotations. Version 3: 167 hours (23 weeks): includes 20 hours of clinical rotation. Version 4: 191 hours (27 weeks): includes 20 hours of clinical rotation and 9 hours online learning. Version 5: 239 hours (27 weeks): includes 20 hours of clinical rotation and 9 hours of online learning. Version 6: 235 hours (27 weeks): includes 24 hours of clinical rotations and 9 hours of online learning.

Dates:

Version 1: May 1997 - October 2000. Version 2: November 2000 - March 2006. Version 3: April 2006 - July 2012. Version 4: August 2012 - March 2018. Version 5: April 2018 - March 2023. Version 6: April 2023 -Present.

Instructional delivery format:

Hybrid course/exam

Learner Outcomes:

Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss basic human anatomy and physiology; discuss the rationale and fundamentals of pre-hospital care and treatment of the sick and injured; perform a primary and secondary patient survey by evaluating and treating a patient with suspected respiratory or circulatory distress and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and clearing an obstructed airway; recognize the signs, symptoms and treatment of shock, internal hemorrhage, and external hemorrhage, central nervous system disorders and deficiency, and types and degree of burns; perform immobilization techniques; on an obstetrical manikin, prepare a mother for a cephalic birth; demonstrate the procedure for dealing with an emotionally disturbed patient; demonstrate basic disentanglement of a patient, packaging, and removal from the scene; discuss patient safety and care at the scene and during transport; file a standardized New York State Patient Care Report; discuss the role and responsibilities of the EMT in performing both the emergency and operational aspects of the job; demonstrate appropriate diagnostic and emergency treatment procedures; demonstrate the proper use and care of emergency equipment. Version 2 and 3: All outcomes in Version 1; in addition, demonstrate proper use of semi-automatic defibrillator. Version 4, 5, and t: All outcomes in Version 1, 2, and 3 but with a deeper understanding and knowledge. Additional topics include: therapeutic communication, emergency management, and emergency preparedness.

Instruction:

Version 1: This course is designed to provide the basic education needed by emergency medical technicians to provide patient care in the pre-hospital setting. The course covers all techniques of emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the emergency medical technician as well as all operational aspects of the job which students are expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and application of proper procedures of emergency care. Demonstration, practice, and clinical observation are carefully integrated into the didactic portion. The curriculum consists of four divisions: basic life support, trauma care, medical/environmental, and operations, and six practical skills areas: patient assessment, airway management and oxygen, bleeding control and fracture management, traction and splinting, spinal immobilization, and shock management. Graduates of this course are entitled to sit for the New York State EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Certification Examination. Version 2: All topics in Version 1; in addition, defibrillation of cardiac arrest victims. Version 3: This course is designed to provide the basic education needed by emergency medical technicians to provide patient care in the pre-hospital setting. The course covers all techniques of emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the emergency medical technician as well as all operational aspects of the job which students are expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and application of proper procedures of emergency care. Demonstration, practice, and clinical observation are carefully integrated into the didactic portion. The curriculum consists of six divisions: airway management/basic life support, initial assessment for trauma and medical, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and ambulance operations/geriatrics/MCI and incident commands; and six practical skills areas: patient assessment, airway management and oxygen, bleeding control and fracture management, traction and splinting, spinal immobilization, and shock management. Graduates of this course are entitled to sit for the New York State EMT Certification Examination. Version 4, 5, and 6: This course is designed to provide the basic education needed by EMTs to provide patient care in a pre-hospital setting. The course covers all techniques of emergency medical care presently considered within the scope of practice of an Emergency Medical Technician, as well as all operational aspects that students are expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and clinical observations are carefully integrated into the didactic portion.The curriculum consists of eleven divisions: Introduction/Basic Cardiac Life Support, Prepatory, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Shock, Medical Emergencies, Trauma, Special Patient Populations, EMS Operations, and Evaluation/Assessment. Students also participate in airway management/oxygen administration, bleeding control/shock management, traction and splinting, fracture management, spinal immobilization, shock management,emergency childbirth, pediatric immobilization and more. Graduates of the program are entitled to sit for the New York State Emergency Medical Technician Certification Examinations.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care. Version 2 and 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (1/03) (3/08 revalidation). Version 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 9 semester hours in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (3/13 revalidation). Version 5 and 6: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 12 semester hours in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (4/18 revalidation) (4/23 revalidation).

View on page as single course>>

[ Back to top ]

Emergency Medical Technician - Refresher

Formerly Emergency Medical Technician - Refresher Course

Location:

Northwell Health, Lake Success, NY.

Length:

Version 1: 141 hours (maximum; actual number of hours determined by results of initial challenge exams). Version 2: 72 hours (maximum; actual number determined by results of initial challenge exams). Version 3: 84 hours (maximum; actual number of hours determined by results of challenge exams).

Dates:

Version 1: October 2002 - March 2006. Version 2: April 2006 - July 2012. Version 3: August 2012 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:

Hybrid course/exam

Learner Outcomes:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss basic human anatomy and physiology; discuss the rationale and fundamentals of pre-hospital care and treatment of the sick and injured; perform a primary and secondary patient survey by evaluating and treating a patient with suspected respiratory or circulatory distress and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and clearing an obstructed airway; recognize the signs, symptoms and treatment of shock, internal hemorrhage, and external hemorrhage, central nervous system disorders and deficiency, and types and degree of burns; perform immobilization techniques; on an obstetrical manikin, prepare a mother for a cephalic birth; demonstrate the procedure for dealing with an emotionally disturbed patient; demonstrate basic disentanglement of a patient, packaging, and removal from the scene; discuss patient safety and care at the scene and during transport; file a standardized Ambulance Call Report; discuss the role and responsibilities of the EMT in performing both the emergency and operational aspects of the job; demonstrate appropriate diagnostic and emergency treatment procedures; demonstrate the proper use and care of emergency equipment; demonstrate proper use of semi-automatic defibrillator. Version 3: All outcomes covered in Version 1 and 2 with additional emphasis in Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Management.

Instruction:

Version 1, 2 and 3: This course is designed to provide the basic education needed by emergency medical technicians to provide patient care in the pre-hospital setting. The course covers all techniques of emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the emergency medical technician as well as all operational aspects of the job which students are expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and application of proper procedures of emergency care. Demonstration, practice, and clinical observation are carefully integrated into the didactic portion. The curriculum consists of seven divisions: preparation, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, operations; and six practical skills areas: patient trauma assessment, patient medical assessment, cardiac arrest management, airway management, spinal immobilization, and fracture immobilization. In addition, the following areas are emphasized: medical terminology, medical emergencies, critical trauma care, pathophysiology, hazardous materials awareness. Graduates of this course are eligible to recertify as EMTs by sitting for the New York State EMT Certification Examination. Prerequisite: New York State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (1/03) (3/08 revalidation). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Emergency Medical Care (3/13 revalidation) (4/18 revalidation) (4/23 revalidation). NOTE: Credit is recommended only for those individuals who have either passed all areas of the initial challenge exam or who have been successfully retested by the course sponsor in all areas in which remediation was required as indicated by the results of the initial challenge exam. The credit recommendation for this course is not considered duplicative of Emergency Medical Technician - Original.

View on page as single course>>

[ Back to top ]

Paramedic - Original

Formerly Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Basic Course or EMT - Paramedic Original

Location:

Northwell Health, Lake Success, NY.

Length:

Version 1: 896 hours (12 months): includes 472 hours didactic, 272 hours clinical, and 152 hours field internship. Version 2: 1,252 hours (13 months): includes 616 hours didactic, 336 hours clinical, and 300 hours field internship. Version 3: 1,212 hours (14 months): includes 344 hours didactic, 680 hours clinical, and 188 hours supervised laboratory. Version 4: 1,200 -1,360 hours (12 months): includes 380 hours didactic, 200 hours skills/simulation/standardized patient encounters; 100+ clinical patient encounters (600 hours); 36+ field internship patient encounters (80 hours). Version 5: 1,300 hours (15 months): includes 390 hours didactic; 250 hours skills/simulation/standardized patient encounters; 100+ clinical patient encounters; 36+ field internship patient encounters (125 hours).

Dates:

Version 1: April 1997 - July 2001. Version 2: August 2001 - March 2006. Version 3: April 2006 - July 2012. Version 4: August 2012 - March 2018. Version 5: April 2018 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:

Hybrid course/exam

Learner Outcomes:

Version 1, 2, and 3: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: appropriately assess and correctly treat a single or multiple systems trauma patient in any given situation; appropriately assess and correctly treat a patient suffering from a medical emergency including conditions involving the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, muscular system, skeletal system, integumentary system, endocrine system, digestive system, genitourinary system, and reproductive system; discuss the principles used in treating medical emergencies involving pediatrics, obstetrics, neonates, shock, behavioral disorders, toxicology, alcoholism and drug abuse, geriatrics, anaphylaxis, and infectious diseases; perform the following skills at the appropriate time in the correct situation: airway control and ventilation, endotracheal intubation; intravenous cannulation, administration of medications by intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous route, defibrillation, EKG interpretation, chest decompression, emergency cricothyrotomy, application of pneumatic antishock garment (PASG), fixation and traction splinting, bandaging, spinal immobilization and use of other devices appropriate to the care of the sick and injured; demonstrate disentanglement of a patient, packaging and removal from the scene, radio communications with medical control and use of report writing skills; discuss and demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic in performing both the emergency and operational aspects of the job. Version 4: Students will be able to: appropriately assess and correctly treat a single or multiple systems trauma patient in any given situation; appropriately assess and correctly treat a patient suffering from a medical emergency including conditions involving the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, muscular system, skeletal system, integumentary system, endocrine system, digestive system, genitourinary system, and reproductive system; discuss the principles used in treating medical emergencies involving pediatrics, obstetrics, neonates, shock, behavioral disorders, toxicology, alcoholism and drug abuse, geriatrics, anaphylaxis, and infectious diseases; perform the following skills at the appropriate time in the correct situation: airway management (including endotracheal intubation and supraglottic airways); direct laryngescopy (foreign body airway obstruction); percutaneious cricothyrotomy; ;pleural decompression; BiPAP/CPAP/PEEP; chest tube monitoring, ETC02 monitoring; NG/OG tubes; ECG and 12-Lead ECG interpretation; blood chemistry analysis; IO insertion; administration of approved medications through various routes; access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports; medications by IV infusion; maintenance of blood and blood product infusions; blood sampling; and cardioversion/defibrillation; utilize therapeutic communication and demonstrate cultural competency; communicate effectively with others, including with medical control-to-faciliate patient care; demonstrate professionalism and complex decision making; demonstrate accurate and appropriate record keeping and writing skills; and demonstrate scene leadership and safety.

Instruction:

Version 1: This program is designed to provide the advanced education needed by paramedics to administer patient care in the pre-hospital setting. This program covers all techniques of advanced emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the paramedic as well as all operational aspects of the job which students are expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries, and application of proper procedures of advanced emergency care. Demonstration, practice, clinical, and field experiences are carefully integrated with the didactic portion. The curriculum consists of six divisions: pre-hospital environment, preparatory, trauma, medical emergencies, obstetrics/gynecology, and behavioral emergencies. Graduates of the program are entitled to sit for the New York State Paramedic Certification Examination. Version 2 and 3: This program is designed to provide the advanced education needed by paramedics to administer patient care in the pre-hospital setting. This program covers all techniques of advanced emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the paramedic as well as all operational aspects of the job which students are expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries, and application of proper procedures of advanced emergency care. Demonstration, practice, clinical, and field experiences are carefully integrated with the didactic portion. The curriculum consists of 8 divisions: preparatory, airway management, patient assessment, trauma, medical, special considerations, assessment based management, operations. In addition, an expanded treatment of anatomy and physiology of the human body systems is included. Graduates of the program are entitled to sit for the New York State Paramedic Certification Examination. Version 4: This program was restructured to meet the newly released National EMS Education Guidelines and incorporate assessments of all educational domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective). Stand alone psychomotor activities have been integrated with standardized patients and simulation exercises. Regimented linear assessment and protocol adherence has been replaced with complex problem solving and differential diagnostic assessment and treatment. Primary classroom lecture as a form of didactic material presentation has been replaced with case-based and team-based learning assignments geared toward immediate application of concepts and practice. The program utilizes a BioSkill laboratory for application of adult airway assessment and skills on human specimens. Students receive an introduction to research for adoption and understanding of evidence-based practice. Team-based methodologies are being used to build teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills. Information technologies have also been integrated to allow the students to electronically send reports and documents as well as utilize web-based applications and information sources for advancing their education. Graduates of the program are entitled to sit for the New York State Paramedic Practical Skills and Written Examinations. Version 5: The program is now delivered in a blended or hybrid format with a significant amount of learning being conducted on-line. The course follows an academy-style program where most of the didactic material and skills are completed in the first 10 months. Clinical experiences are initiated by the fourth month of the program and completed by the end of the tenth month. Fieldwork is completed by the twelfth month and the field internship period completed prior to the scheduled Practical Skills Evaluation (PSE) during the last month of the program. Total course length has been extended to approximately 15 months due to student request/inability to complete clinical and field requirements within a 12-month format.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 32 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences distributed as follows: 22 lecture, 5 clinical, and 5 field experience. Version 2 or 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 37 semester hours distributed as follows: 22 lecture, 7 clinical, and 5 field experience in Allied Health Sciences, and 3 in Anatomy and Physiology (no lab) or Human Biology (no lab) (1/03) (3/08 revalidation). Version 4 and 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 44 semester hours distributed as follows: 38 semester hours in Paramedic Sciences, Health Sciences, or Allied Health Sciences, and 3 semester hours in Pharmacology and 3 semester hours in Anatomy and Physiology (no lab) or Human Biology (no lab) (3/13 revalidation) (4/18 revalidation) (4/23 revalidation).

View on page as single course>>

[ Back to top ]

Paramedic - Refresher

Formerly Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Refresher Course or EMT - Paramedic Refresher

Location:

Northwell Health, Lake Success, NY.

Length:

Version 1 and 2: 132 hours (maximum number of hours; actual number determined by results of initial challenge exam). Version 3: 93 hours (maximum; actual number determined by results of initial challenge exam).

Dates:

Version 1: September 1997 - August 2003. Version 2: September 2003 - March 2006. Version 3: April 2006 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:

Hybrid course/exam

Learner Outcomes:

Instruction:

Version 1: This course reviews the content of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Basic Course, updates any changes in medical techniques and practices, and addresses current trends and issues. This course covers all techniques of advanced emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the paramedic as well as all operational aspects of the job which students are expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries, and application of proper procedures of advanced emergency care. Demonstration and practice are carefully integrated with the didactic portion. The curriculum consists of six divisions: pre-hospital environment, preparatory, trauma, medical emergencies, obstetrics/gynecology, and behavioral emergencies. In addition, an expanded treatment of anatomy and physiology of the human body systems is included, as is a section on incident command. Graduates of the program are entitled to recertify as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) IV by sitting for the New York State Examination. Prerequisite: New York State certification as a Paramedic. Version 2 and 3: This course reviews the content of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Basic Course, updates any changes in medical techniques and practices, and addresses current trends and issues. This course covers all techniques of advanced emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the paramedic as well as all operational aspects of the job which students are expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries, and application of proper procedures of advanced emergency care. Demonstration and practice are carefully integrated with the didactic portion. The curriculum consists of 8 divisions: preparatory, airway management, patient assessment, trauma, medical, special considerations, assessment based management, operations. In addition, an expanded treatment of anatomy and physiology of the human body systems is included, as is a section on incident command. Graduates of the program are entitled to recertify as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) IV by sitting for the New York State Examination. Prerequisite: New York State certification as a Paramedic.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1, 2, 3, and 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Paramedic Science, Allied Health Sciences, Emergency Management or Health Science (1/03) (3/08 revalidation) (3/13 revalidation) (4/18 revalidation) (4/23 revalidation). NOTE: Credit is recommended only for those individuals who have either passed all areas of the initial challenge exam or those who have been successfully retested by the course sponsor in all areas in which remediation was required as indicated by the results of the initial challenge exam. Credit is only recommended once. NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course is not considered duplicative of Paramedic - Original.

View on page as single course>>

[ Back to top ]