About Emergency Care Programs

Emergency Care Programs (ECP) is New York State’s premier provider of emergency medical training. Since 1984, we have trained over 30,000 EMTs and certified more than 20,000 people in CPR, and first aid across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and the tri-state area. Our instructors are experienced EMTs and paramedics who bring real street knowledge into every classroom. Even if you are starting a career in EMS or renewing your certification, learning about Emergency Care Programs is the first step toward training that saves lives.

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42+

years of experiance
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Our Mission

Emergency Care NY Overview

Since 1984, ECPs have taught well over 30,000 EMTs and have certified over 20,000 people in CPR, Automated External Defibrillator Use, and First Aid.

Our mission is to train and develop the EMTs needed to meet the growing demand for emergency medical services in New York and beyond. Every course we offer is built around practical, hands-on skills that prepare you for real emergencies, not just exams.

Our Promise

To continue to develop the best EMT Training program and refresher courses to allow the EMTs of New York to continue to do the amazing life-saving work that they do.

All ECP instructors are EMTs or paramedics with years of real street experience. They combine hands-on field knowledge with proven teaching methods to deliver the most effective and practical training. Our team has worked on emergencies across Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and the wider tri-state area, and they bring that expertise directly into the classroom.

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Our EMS Training Programs

All courses available place a focus on practical skills with intensive hands-on training. This type of EMT training delivers the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to respond to true-life emergencies. Emergency Care Programs offer the best, most practical instructions for CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator, and EMT training.

An Official Training Agency of:
ESCI Emergency Care & Safety Institute
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American Safety & Health Institute
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EMT-Basic Original

Take the first step to a real future in the rapidly growing world of healthcare with a career in FDNY, private, and hospital-based ambulance services.

EMT-Basic Refresher

Basic (EMT-Refresher) courses are offered throughout the NY region.

CPR, First Aid, BLS

Training for those seeking to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults.

AED

Comprehensive instruction and practical experience in the proper usage of automated external defibrillators to effectively respond to cardiac emergencies.

CPR, First Aid, BLS

Training for those seeking to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults.

CME (Continuing Medical Education)

Option for those currently certified. Available to current workers and volunteers of NY state agencies. Also available to those not currently working or volunteering for any New York State agencies.

Our EMS Training Locations

Emergency Care Programs offers courses that are given at our training centers throughout the New York Metro Area. In addition, we are available to offer courses on-site at your location.

Emergency Care NY is an affiliate of the Maimonides Medical Center / American Heart Association (AHA) Community Training Center, as well as a certified course sponsor of CFR & EMT Training for the NY State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS.

Staten Island, NY
New York, NY
New City, NY
Fresh Meadows, NY

Get Started With Emergency Care Programs

Ready to begin your EMT career, renew your certification, or book group training? Learn more about Emergency Care Programs and take the next step today. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you find the right course.