About
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class offered by Dutchess Community College (DCC) in Poughkeepsie, NY provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician. The course covers topics such as anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, patient assessment, and emergency medical procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the New York State Certified EMT exam.
Organization
Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community College, founded in 1957 in Poughkeepsie, NY, is a higher education institution offering a wide array of academic and non-credit workforce training programs. It provides career preparation, professional development, and enrichment courses, including high school equivalency and ESL, serving thousands annually. The college emphasizes open access to affordable, quality post-secondary education, empowering its community to achieve their intellectual, economic, and creative capacities.
Highlights:
- Extensive non-credit workforce development and continuing education programs
- Customized workforce training for local businesses
- Strong partnership with local economic development initiatives like START-UP NY
- Phlebotomist Certificate Program that prepares students for national board certification
- Phlebotomy program emphasizes manual dexterity and practical skills