Winter EMT Class

An emergency medical technician (EMT) is an emergency responder trained to provide emergency medical care to the critically ill or injured. EMTs are trained in entry-level emergency medical care including those critical skills necessary for rapid response, initial patient assessment and treatment, patient immobilization, patient extrication and movement, and transportation. Patient treatment guidelines are described in local protocols that typically follow both national standards as well as local policies. The goals of EMT interventions are to rapidly evaluate a patient’s condition, maintain an adequate airway, breathing, and circulation. In addition, EMT intervention aims to control external bleeding, prevent shock, and prevent further injury or disability while expediting the safe and timely transport of the patient to the hospital for more definitive care.

This 160-plus hour Emergency Medical Technician (EMT- Basic) course includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level in accordance with the National Standard Curriculum and the guidelines set forth by the State of Connecticut. This exciting, yet demanding course will be taught through didactic lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and practical application settings. Reading assignments and online training will be part of this program as well. Adults learn in different ways and must take responsibility for their own learning through goal setting, research, and self-evaluation. The instructor is a facilitator of learning who provides objectives, resources, coaching, feedback, and evaluation. Adults bring with them to the educational setting life experiences that can be drawn upon as a foundation for learning new information and skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• » Must be 16 by the last day of class.
• » Must have a parental consent form signed if under the age of 18
• » A watch with a second hand
• » A 1” binder to organize all practical materials
• » Clinical hours to satisfy state mandate are required
• » Successful completion of SMART triage (provided in the course)
• » Clinical hours to satisfy state mandate are required
• » NIMS required to be done before completion of the class
• » Successful completion of the EVOC driving course (done in the course)
• » Successful completion of CPR for the HCP (done in the course)
• » Signing and adhering to a course contract and code of conduct
• » Business casual attire for clinical rotations
• » Rubber sole shoes for class practicals and clinical locations
• » Signing a HIPAA agreement form for all clinical locations
• » AAOS Emergency Care for the Sick and Injured 10th ed (provided)
• » Internet access
• » Ability to lift 150 lbs
• » New CT mandated Mental Health First Aid Requirements for EMS Included 
• Please note: All EMT class deposits are non-refundable 

PREREQUISITES

• » Advanced registration with deposit