EMS Courses
Tuition Options:
- For members of any Certified EMS Agency, there is no tuition cost.
- Pilot EMS Agency Community Internship Program. The internship is an 10-12 hour program where a prospective student can learn about EMS at a participating agency. Upon successful completion of the internship, the cost of tuition is covered.
- All non-members or students who do not complete the internship program will have a tuition fee (listed below with course).
Please call our office to discuss which option works for you.
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.
Simulation Notice and Participation Consent:
One of the most important skills that an EMS provider must master is a thorough patient assessment. As such, the Program places an emphasis on students and instructors engaging in hands-on assessment practice via real-life patient simulation. To do so professionally, students and faculty must understand the following:
1. Patient scenario simulations are derived from real life experiences that are deliberately created to simulate actual situations and stressors that prepare students for patient care. These scenarios may include life-like props, emotionally disturbed or upset patients/bystanders, multiple faculty in one lab scenario, and shocking and or uncomfortable situations such as children in cardiac arrest and EMS provider safety threats. If a participant feels like they are unable to manage a simulation safely, it is their responsibility to inform faculty of their concern (preferably ahead of time) so that a safe understanding can be reached.
2. Physical examinations will be external only and will be performed by both students and faculty, on both students and faculty, in a manner consistent with EMS practice. They will not involve invasive examination procedures and unprofessional or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
3. Physical examinations may include, but are not limited to, palpation, inspection, and auscultation of all areas of the body. Areas that are covered by underwear will not be examined unless a specific purpose to the assessment has been verbalized, permission has been explicitly requested by the examiner immediately prior to the assessment, and permission was granted. For example, electrodes or stethoscopes may need to be placed under portions of underwear, or a pubic symphysis may need to be palpated during a trauma exam.
4. Students and/or instructors may temporarily withdraw their consent for part or all of an individual physical examination or simulation at any time without fear of penalty regarding their academic standing/employment. It is the responsibility of the individual to clearly express these wishes to and instructor/supervisor immediately. Instructors will report temporary withdrawals to the lab coordinator. Permanent withdrawal of consent must be done in writing to the Program Director.
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:
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
FP AWR 160 WMD / Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders
Job Descriptions and Course Requirements
To enroll/register in any of our classes listed below,
complete this questionnaire.
For further information regarding any courses listed below, please call (315) 786-3760 or email jcems@jeffersoncountyny.gov
For ANY of our E.M.S. Courses that utilize the My Brady Lab (LMS) you must have either a tablet or computer.
You CAN NOT use a Cellular Phone for this course.We have discovered that this LMS works BEST with Google Chrome.
Certified First Responder Courses
Original - None scheduled at this time
Refresher - None scheduled at this time
Basic EMT Courses
Original
Jefferson County Public Health Fall 2025 (Click here for Schedule)
Cost of Learning Management System: $95.00 (See message regarding LMS above)
Approximate cost of equipment needed: $30.00
Tuition Cost, if applicable: $1050.00
Start Date: August 4, 2025
End Date: December 18, 2025
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
Jefferson County Public Health Fall 2025 (Click here for Schedule)
Tuition Cost, if applicable: $500.00
Start Date: July 31, 2025
End Date: December 18, 2025
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
Advanced EMT Course
Original- None scheduled at this time
Refresher- None scheduled at this time
Paramedic
Refresher - None scheduled at this time
