Clarkson University to Host Paramedic Open House March 6

February 20, 2024

Clarkson University’s Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences will host an open house for its Paramedic Program on March 6 at Clarkson Hall, 59 Main St. in Potsdam.

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An EMT prepares a medical gurney at the back of an open ambulance.

Those who attend the open house, which runs from 6 to 8 p.m., will have the opportunity to meet with the program staff and tour Clarkson’s Health Sciences facilities.

The Paramedic Program is starting its second cohort on June 5. This program aims to tackle the significant Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staffing shortages in the North Country and its surrounding rural areas with this intensive nine-month program. This initiative is the result of a collaborative effort with Clarkson University’s School of Health & Life Sciences and St. Lawrence Health.

The 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.

To be eligible for the Paramedic Program, applicants must be a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Clarkson also offers EMT classes through the Lewis School of Health Sciences. The next EMT course available begins on May 16. For more information, visit clarkson.edu/academics/schools-colleges/health/ems-education-department/ems-courses-and-certification.

For more information about the Paramedic Program, visit clarkson.edu/academics/schools-colleges/health/ems-education-department/paramedic-program.
 

Clarkson University is a proven leader in technological education, research, innovation and sustainable economic development. With its main campus in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, Clarkson faculty have a direct impact on more than 7,800 students annually through nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate STEM designated degrees in engineering, business, science and health professions; executive education, industry-relevant credentials and K-12 STEM programs. Alumni earn salaries among the top 2% in the nation: one in five already leads in the c-suite. To learn more go to www.clarkson.edu.
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