Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• identify and assess the patient's condition, providing appropriate emergency medical care based on findings
• safely lift, move, position, and handle patients to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury
• perform effectively, meeting job description expectations, and demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills for an entry-level emergency medical technician
• demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including the use of medical terminology
• understand roles and responsibilities, apply ethical decision-making processes, and ensure compliance with NIMS, OSHA requirements and readiness to sit for the emergency medical technician certification exam

Additional Course Information

Ambulance Ride-Along Observation Hours: In addition to the classroom sessions, you will complete a maximum of 40 ride-along hours in an ambulance and/or in an emergency room setting. You must provide your own transportation to the observation assignments and should bring a packed lunch. A waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required for students under 18 years of age. These hours will be arranged by the instructor.  

Course Completion: To successfully pass this course, you must attend a minimum of 150 classroom hours, achieve a course grade of 70% or above, complete a minimum of 10 patient contacts with ambulance/ emergency room department hours and be recommended by the instructor to sit for the state exam.

Certification Exam: Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the initial State of CT certified EMT examination and national board certification. This course includes one $130 voucher for the exam fee. The voucher does not cover any retesting fees/costs. At the end of the course, the course instructor will explain how to register for the exam.