This nationally accredited program will begin Sept 1, 2015 and test on June 16, 2016, we plan on both a daytime and evening program meeting on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s with occasional Saturday sessions. For more information or to sign up please contact Bob Paddock at 315 867-0340

The below link will bring you to the NYS Bureau of EMS taped presentation.  You will need to register to watch this presentation after you watch this you will receive an email to take the online test.  The Region is developing a plan with our Certified Instructors Coordinator’s and Lab Instructors to offer the hands on portion to be completed between Sept 1 and Oct 30.

https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/lsr.php?RCID=1969029e585943c9869b00e4b18d4ea7

This Monday and Wednesday evening program will begin September 9, 2015 and complete February 18, 2016.  The class will run from 6:30PM to 10PM and will be conducted at the Midstate EMS Training Center 14 Foery Drive in Utica.  Sign up on line or call Bill at 738-8351.

Basic Emergency Medical Technician class, Starting Wednesday Sept 2.  Colgate University, Hamilton class will meet Mon and Wed 630-930PM.  This class will finish April 21, 2016. register on-line or contact Bill at 738-8351

Tickets available at Training Center

PDF for Printing here

Herkimer County Community College starting Tuesday Sept 1.  Classes will be 8AM to 1PM  Tuesday and Thursday with occasional Saturday session. Certification exam December 17, 2015 7PM… Register on-line or call Bill at 738-8981

Four nights per month and other shifts as needed

Requirements include minimum of NYS Basic EMT, ability to multitask, knowledge of the Midstate Region, basic computer skills. Full job description upon request.

For further information contact the Program Agency at 738-8981

Open for registration.

Please read this PDF for details and instructions.

Mohawk Valley Health System has centralized all invasive Cardiac Services to the St. Elizabeth Campus.  Effective August 1, 2015 the Faxton St. Luke’s Campus will no longer perform angioplasty and cardiac catherizations.  Patients presenting with ST elevation MI’s need to be transported to a hospital capable of providing invasive cardiac services.  The Midstate REMAC has issued the following REMAC Advisory

PURPOSE

To provide rapid access to a Cardiac Catherization Laboratory for Patients suspected of having a STEMI.

BACKGROUND

As of Aug. 1, 2015 the Mohawk Valley Health System has closed the Cardiac Catherization Laboratory at the St Luke’s Campus..

LIMITATIONS

Suspected Cardiac Patients presenting with a 12 lead EKG showing ST elevation of at least 1mm in two contiguous leads must be transported to a hospital with Cardiac Catherization capabilities.

EXPECTATIONS

A complete phone report along with a 12 lead EKG should be transmitted to the receiving hospital prior to arrival.

EXCEPTIONS

Pt in cardiac arrest

Pt with an unmanageable airway

Under Medical Control

Midstate Adult Protocols

Acute Coronary Syndrome

St. Luke’s Champlin Ave and Burrstone Road will be closed Sunday July 12 starting at 5:30AM,  Access to St. Luke’s Campus will be limited and will require alternate routes.  In coming ambulances will need to access the hospital using alternate routes.  If you need assistance contact Resource Hospital early