St. Lawrence County Office of Emergency Services - Bureau of EMS

01/03/2025

11/07/2023

Interested in becoming an EMT? Clarkson's EMT course begins January 11th! Multiple scholarship opportunities are available!

For more information or to register, visit: https://www.clarkson.edu/academics/schools-colleges/health/ems-education-department/ems-courses-and-certification

11/02/2023

Upcoming Clarkson Virtual and In-Person CME Opportunity!

Attend this great CME opportunity "All that Is Asthma Does Not Wheeze: Recognition and Treatment of Respiratory Ailments" on November 9th at 6:30pm. To register, visit: https://forms.gle/XiYDE88x1pmKEPEc8

10/02/2023

Upcoming Clarkson Virtual CME Opportunity!

Attend this great CME opportunity "Trachs and Tubes and Shunts, Oh My! Technology for Special Needs Children" on October 12th at 6:30pm. To register, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmPosY0ZGW-xOKIgDAhej2xapDC3q0OMWRo2--hfr-6Zhuyw/viewform

09/22/2023

Did you know that Clarkson University is launching a Paramedic Program? Check it out, and submit your applications by September 29th! Various scholarships are available!

The Paramedic Program at Clarkson University is a nine-month EMS Education program launching in November 2023. This new program aims to tackle the significant Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staffing shortages in the North Country and its surrounding rural areas. This initiative is the result of a collaborative effort with Clarkson University’s School of Health Sciences and St. Lawrence Health.

The new paramedic program is a full-time educational opportunity with 20 students per cohort, ensuring students can immerse themselves in their studies and gain hands-on experience in simulated emergency scenarios. In the future, participants can also earn college credits, making this program an attractive option for those seeking to further their academic pursuits.

Visit the Clarkson University Paramedic Program website linked below!

The Paramedic Program at Clarkson University is a nine-month EMS Education program launching in November 2023. This new program aims to tackle the significant Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staffing shortages in the North Country and its surrounding rural areas. This initiative is the result of a....

09/19/2023

The Clarkson University Lewis School of Health Sciences EMS Education Department is kicking off its CME series once more for the 2023-2024 academic year and hope that you will be attending their first presentation on September 28th from 6:30 pm till 8:30 PM. Their presenter is their very own, Kelly Grayson who will conduct two trauma series programs (1 hour each).

You may attend in person or virtually! To register, please click this link: https://forms.gle/4CyxhHL53ZwBy35YA

08/25/2023

The Capital District Regional Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition is offering a one-day emergency preparedness seminar that will provide a broad overview of potential care needs for the pediatric patient involved in an emergency/disaster situation. This seminar will include information for medical, trauma, and safety response specific to the most vulnerable population in any emergency - children. The cost is FREE, and you can either attend virtually or in person at the University of Albany ETEC Building.

To register, visit https://nylearnsph.com/Public/Catalog/Description.aspx?u=kM6WW0gCRpkpXZPbLCnfl6%2fTaLfaV9Zjx%2f4o%2bLmwnS%2fgiuI6g1M%2fRr0F2cee8w3Vpv0DZ0pxsfs%3d

08/03/2023

The New National Executive Chief Officer course is being delivered at the NYS Fire Special Ops Facility in Guilderland Center. NYS Fire has confirmed this course is open and applicable to EMS agencies and Fire agencies alike.

This 6-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the first-time executive chief officer and chief officers who desire a leadership position in their agency. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of an executive chief officer such as:
• Leadership and management.
• Politics and the role of an executive chief officer.
• Planning.
• Liability and risk management.
• Financial management and capital asset planning.
• Human resources management.
• Collaboration, cooperation and community engagement.