Enhance your emergency medical skills with specialized courses at Niagara County Community College. Perfect for EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics, these refresher programs ensure you stay current in emergency response. Discover why Niagara County is a key training hub for healthcare professionals.
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1–2 days per course
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No physical fitness required, focus on learning and participation
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Niagara County Community College - Workforce Development Department
Enhance your emergency medical skills with specialized courses at Niagara County Community College. Perfect for EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics, these refresher programs ensure you stay current in emergency response. Discover why Niagara County is a key training hub for healthcare professionals.
Niagara County Community College - Workforce Development Department delivers career-focused training from its campus in Sanborn, New York. It offers short-term, credential-oriented courses designed for adults seeking skills to enter or advance in healthcare, emergency services, horticulture, and technical trades.
Programs include Emergency Medical Technician courses (original and refresher) with flexible schedules at two locations and limited class sizes for personalized instruction. The department runs American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) Original courses — single-day trainings that issue a two-year AHA certification on successful completion. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, AEMT refresher, and Paramedic refresher classes are offered exclusively for certified EMTs and practicing clinicians. The Sterile Processing Technician program is an 88-hour course with hands-on training at Mercy Hospital, preparing students for roles in surgical instrument processing and patient safety. Cannabis horticulture classes are open to the public; attendees may earn a certificate of completion by meeting attendance and grading thresholds (85% attendance; minimum grade 70%). Information for Drone Operator Training is available through the Workforce Development Department.
As part of Niagara County Community College, the Workforce Development Department leverages institutional oversight, employer partnerships, and recognized curricula (for example, American Heart Association standards) to maintain program quality. Limited seating, structured schedules, and clinical placements support practical learning and help students meet certification or workplace entry requirements. Course registration, schedules, tuition details, and prerequisite information are published on the college website and can be confirmed by contacting the Workforce Development Department for the most current offerings and enrollment instructions.
Location
Sanborn, NY
Campus base in Niagara County
Programs Offered
6 programs
EMS, healthcare, horticulture, technical
Certifications
AHA & certificates
Two-year AHA BLS, completion certificates
View schedules, secure limited seats, and earn recognized credentials to advance in emergency services, healthcare, horticulture, or technical roles.
Attend with peers
Bring colleagues to maximize team training and simulation exercises.
Prepare documentation
Ensure your certification paperwork is up-to-date for seamless enrollment.
Arrive early
Arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins for a stress-free start.
Review protocols beforehand
Familiarize yourself with current EMS procedures to benefit fully from the course.
Notepad and pen
Useful for taking notes during lectures and simulations.
Certification documents
Current EMT/AEMT/Paramedic certificates needed upon registration.
Comfortable clothing
Wear layered clothing for comfort during practical sessions.
Sturdy shoes
Comfortable footwear suitable for classroom and simulation activities.
Hands-on Training
88-hour SPD
Clinical training at Mercy Hospital