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Clarkson University EMS Paramedic Program Moves to One-Year Program: Holding Open Houses for Prospective Students
Clarkson University's Paramedic program is changing from a full-time 9-month program to a 1-year program. To better explain this type of program, the School of Health and Life Sciences EMS Department will be conducting THREE open houses over the next four weeks: Wednesday, October 29, at 6:30 PM Tuesday, November 4th, at 6:30 PM Wednesday November 19th, at 6:30 PM For more information about Clarkson’s Paramedic Program, click here .


New Regulations Updated by Division of State EMS
The Division of State EMS has released new regulations with updated requirements related to equipment, general waivers, and emergency ambulance service vehicles have been enacted as of October 22, 2025. Please review the full document:


Mountain Lakes Region – Annual ALS Skills and CME Requirements
All Online and Intern ALS Technicians (AEMT, Critical Care, and Paramedic) are required to complete this form annually by 1/31. If your Online or Intern Status began after July 1st, you are only responsible for completing half of the required CME’s and Skills. To download the form CLICK HERE.


NYS DOH & NYC Health Department Release Guidance on Acetaminophen During Pregnancy
The New York State Department of Health and the NYC Health Department have released guidance about acetaminophen (Tylenol®) being a safe and recommended pain reliever and fever reducer during pregnancy when used as directed. Clinicians should continue to recommend acetaminophen when medically indicated, and pregnant patients should consult with their healthcare providers before medication use. In the released guidance, the NYS Department of Health points out that NSAIDs like


Remembering to Care for Ourselves: Compassion Fatigue, Trauma, and Burnout
We are currently in a landscape where we are being asked to provide more support to individuals who need services with fewer resources. While we care for others, whether they are clients, family, friends, or members of our community who are challenged by substance use, in recovery, or with other biopsychosocial stressors. We often overlook the importance of caring for ourselves while focusing on the needs of others in recovery. Traumatization, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout


Substance Use Disorder (SUD) ECHO: Integrated Approaches to Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health
The University of New Hampshire Project ECHO & MCD's Collaborative for Advancing Rural Excellence & Equity (CARE2) will present a webinar, " Substance Use Disorder (SUD) ECHO: Integrated Approaches to Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health". Students, nurses, pharmacists, peer recovery organizations, emergency responders, prescribers, and allied health (social work, OTs, behavioral health) professionals in rural ME, NH, VT, and NY who want to learn more about c


FDRHPO’s EMS Program Agency Wants Your Feedback!
Are there topics you’d like to learn more about, or ones you’ve had trouble finding for your recertification?  We want to hear from you!  Please take a few moments to complete our short survey and let us know what education and training topics you’d like to see added to our Learning Management System. Your input helps us tailor content to support you and your continuing education needs. CLICK HERE to take the survey!


Free CME hosted by Clarkson!
Clarkson University will be hosting a free CME - Grandma's got a pharmacy - see flyer for more details


2025 NYS Suicide Prevention Conference
Register today for the 2025 New York State Suicide Prevention Conference! Date & Time - Wednesday October 22, 2025 8:30am - 5:00pm &...


Clarkson University to launch new 12-month Paramedic program
Clarkson University will be launching a 12-month Paramedic Program- see the details in the attached flyer


State FTO Survey
Greetings,  We invite your agency and all EMS providers to participate in a short statewide survey focused on understanding the use of...


Paramedic Core Content to be held at Long Lake Rescue Squad
Are you a paramedic looking for core content CMEs? REMO/AAREMSCO Region will be holding Paramedic core content hours. See the attached...


Upcoming EMT Original and Refresher to be held in Keene
There will be an EMT Original and Refresher course held at the Keene Volunteer Fire Station. See the attached flyer for more information


EMSC Pulse Newsletter
Click the link below to view the September EMSC Pulse Newsletter https://myemail.constantcontact.com/EMSC-Pulse-Newsletter.html?soid...


Upcoming Vital Signs Academy Classes
See the flyer attached for the upcoming Vital Signs Academy Classes!


Clarkson Preceptor Course
Clarkson University EMS Education Program will be holding a virtual preceptor course


Albany Medical Center - Regional Trauma Conference
The next upcoming Regional Trauma Conference hosted by Albany Medical Center will be Wednesday October 1st at 0800 - see below for more...


Paving at Massena Hospital
I apologize for the short notice, but we are looking to finish up a couple of sections of the parking lot sealing and striping. Due to...


Fall EMS Teaching Day
CNY EMS, Crouse Health, St. Joseph's Health and Upstate Medical University will be holding a Fall EMS teaching day on October 1st


Upcoming Regional Trauma Conference
Albany Medical Center has announced their next regional trauma conference, see the details below


Vital Signs Academy - Week of 9/1
Upcoming classes for the week of 9/1 on Vital Signs Academy!


UVM Health Paramedic Program - Apply Today!
Register for UVM Health Paramedic Program today!


Clarkson to host free CME
Clarkson University will be hosting a free CME event on September 17th at 6:30 PM


Albany Medical Center Trauma Informational Sheets
Albany Medical Center has released informational sheets for EMS personnel associated with trauma levels, MIST report and a TIPS sheet for...


SUNY Canton to hold First Responder & Public Safety Expo
SUNY Canton and SUNY Canton EMS will be hosting a First Responder & Public Safety Expo on Friday, August 15th, from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM on


AHA Crash Recertification Day
There will be a one-day recertification course for ACLS, PALS, and BLS/CPR held on August 9, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Lake Placid...


2026 Spring Fling: Calling All Presenters!
We are currently seeking submissions for lectures, workshops, keynotes, and full-day/multiple-day courses for the North Country EMS 25th...


EMS Providers Asked to Complete Recruitment and Retention Survey
Please take a moment to complete this annual survey, which helps us with our market analysis for recruitment and retention funding. We...


Clarkson University Paramedic Program Application Extended to July 9th
To apply to the Clarkson University EMS Education Paramedic Program you must possess a valid New York State Emergency Medical Technician...
Further Revisions to Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST)
The attached documents are from the New York State Department of Health regarding revisions recently made to the MOLST form. NOTE:...


Fort Drum EMS Day Trains Regional EMS Providers at State-of-the-Art Facility
Military & Civilian Medics learn & train together to strengthen emergency response In conjunction with Fort Drum’s Bridgewater-Vaccaro...
PUBLIC NOTICE
The North Country REMSCO will be holding a special meeting to vote on the Transfer Of Operating Authority of Village of Alexandria Bay to...
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