MVHS EMS Paramedic Program
The Mohawk Valley Health System Paramedic Program is offered at the Education & Training Center at MVHS EMS Education, 14 Foery Drive, Utica, NY 13501, with classes starting each August and concluding the following June.
MVHS Paramedic Program is Nationally Accredited and offers students the opportunity to earn their EMS/Paramedic AAS Degree through Mohawk Valley Community College. Graduates are provided with the education necessary to function in the pre-hospital environment as an emergency medical services professional.
The 21st century Paramedic provides immediate and often life-saving emergency medical care to patients while on-scene and during transport to medical facilities.
Successful graduates will be eligible for New York State Certification as well as certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Program Goals:
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Meet the Instructors
Robert Paddock
Robert Paddock has been a co-instructor of Mohawk Valley Health System Paramedic Program for over 21 years. Bob is a 2001 graduate of the Paramedic Program and taught numerous Basic and Critical Care classes before joining the program as an instructor. Bob has been in the fire service and EMS for over 40 years and retired from the Ilion Fire Department as Fire Chief/Paramedic. He remains active as a part time Firefighter/Paramedic with the Ilion Fire Department and is also a member of the Ilion Volunteer Fire Department. Bob is a 1984 graduate of HCCC and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY IT in 1986. He also completed his Master’s Degree in Postsecondary and Adult Education from Capella University. Bob is also the Chairperson of the Midstate REMSCO Education Committee and serves as a Regional Faculty member for New York State.
Please call Bob with any questions at 315-867-0340
David Paddock
David Paddock has been a co-instructor of Mohawk Valley Health System Paramedic Program for over 21 years. He has been involved in EMS education for more than 35 years instructing every level from Certified First Responder through Critical Care Technician. He is a 1994 graduate of Faxton St. Luke’s Paramedic Program and has been actively practicing EMS for the past 38 years. Dave is a graduate of Utica College with a BA in history and he completed his Master’s Degree in Postsecondary and Adult Education from Capella University. Dave retired as a Deputy Fire Chief/Paramedic from the Ilion Fire Department and remains active as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Ilion Fire Department. Dave is also a member of the Ilion Volunteer Fire Department, the Midstate REMSCO, and serves as a Regional Faculty Member for New York State.
Please call Dave with any questions at 315-867-0281
