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EMT Certification Course

Genesee Valley Central School is offering a free, 165-hour Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification course beginning January 12, 2026—open to students ages 17+ across the region. This hands-on program includes classroom instruction, ride-along experience, and the opportunity to earn New York State EMT certification at no cost to students.

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Hands On EMT Training

Build real-world skills through 165 hours of instruction led by certified local EMS professionals. Learn emergency response, patient assessment, and life-saving procedures.

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Ride Along Experience

After completing classroom training, students participate in ride-along shifts with Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Medical Transport Service to meet NYS patient-contact requirements.

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Career Ready Certification

Students who complete the course and pass the NYS exam become credentialed EMTs, ready for immediate employment. We’ll even help coordinate interviews with local EMS providers.

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This course is made possible through a generous grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), which supports Genesee Valley Central School in providing high-quality emergency responder training opportunities for local students.

Course Information

Course: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification

Dates & Times:

  • First class: January 12, 2026
  • Classes will be held Tuesdays and Wednesday 5:00-8:00 p.m. with some Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Course will run until the beginning of June.

Eligibility: Students must be 17 years old by the course start date.

Capacity: Limited to the first 12 registrants.

Cost: Free — ARC grant covers the course fee, textbooks, uniform pants, and protective polo shirt.

Course Format

  • 165 hours of classroom instruction

  • 10+ hours of direct patient-contact ride-alongs

  • Preparation for the NYS EMT Certification Exam

  • The course will be taught by local certified EMT instructors

Pre-requisites

Questions & Registration

Registration will be limited to the first 12 who turn in all required paperwork.

To register please contact Bonnie VanHousen or Michelle Freeman.

Bonnie VanHousen
Allegany County Office of Emergency Management
📞 585-268-5290
📧 bonnie.vanhousen@alleganyco.gov

Michelle Freeman
Emergency Services Assistant
📞 585-268-7658
📧 michelle.freeman@alleganyco.gov