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Prices may vary and are subject to change at any time. Textbooks and exams included in price.
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In This Course You'll Learn To:
- 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.
Admission Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age (parental form required if under 18)
- Must be 18 years old to enroll in the national registry
Please Note:
- Additional requirements and vaccinations may be needed based on the clinical site.
- If you have a criminal record, access to the internship site may be denied.
Employment Outlook
According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the 2023 average hourly wage for EMT/Paramedic was $23.34 per hour.
