Want to join CUEMS? Want to become EMT-B certified for free? Read on if so!
Columbia University Emergency Medical Service (CUEMS) is hosting information sessions for sponsorship and membership for Fall 2024! CUEMS is Columbia's student-operated, New York State-certified, basic-life support (BLS) volunteer ambulance corps. CUEMS provides free prehospital emergency medical care to Columbia University's Morningside Heights Campus and the surrounding area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have the same capabilities as any 911 BLS ambulance. Sponsorship and membership opportunities are open to Columbia University students.
Sponsorship refers to the process for those who do not yet have their EMT-B certification but want to obtain one. Those selected for CUEMS sponsorship are able to obtain their EMT-B certification at no cost through a course offered by CodeOne, Inc. Students who participate in sponsorship are expected to take the NYS EMT-B exam upon completion of the course.
Membership refers to the process of joining CUEMS. Membership is only open to those who already have an EMT-B certification in the state of NY and a valid U.S. driver’s license.
To apply for sponsorship or membership, attending an information session is mandatory. Please be on time to the information sessions. Doors will close strictly at 8:30 P.M. and late arrivals will not be welcome.
Sponsorship and Membership Information Sessions:
Thu 8/29 8:30 PM Uris 142
Wed 9/4 8:30 PM Havemeyer 103
Thu 9/5 8:30 PM Havemeyer 103
For those applying for membership, there will be an optional skills session to practice prior to interviews. Date, time, and location TBD. Monitor our Instagram (@cu_ems) for the most up-to-date information.
If you would like to stay updated on sponsorship/membership opportunities for future semesters, please fill out this form.
For any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to CUEMS Personnel Officer Isa Li (il2397@barnard.edu) or email CUEMS at cuems@columbia.edu
Fall 2024 Recruitment Posters: https://www.canva.com/design/
Membership FAQ: https://app.box.com/s/
Sponsorship FAQ: https://app.box.com/s/
