The Connecticut Medical Training Academy

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC

Course Description:
This one hundred and fifty plus hour course is based upon and adheres to the National Department of Transportation and the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health's, guidelines for an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.

Topics Included in the EMT Basic program:
Introduction to emergency care, well-being of the EMT-B, medical legal and ethical issues, the human body, baseline vital signs, sample history, professional rescuer CPR, airway management, and scene size-up. The student will also learn initial assessment, focused history for the medical and trauma patients, detailed physical exam, focused physical exam. The EMT-Basic will also have an understanding about Pharmacology, respiratory, cardiovascular, and diabetic emergencies. In addition the EMT-Basic will be taught the latest in Automated External Defibrillation (AED) usage. Students will also have a 10 hour field internship riding with an Ambulance service.

This exciting, yet demanding course will be taught through didactic lecture and hands on demonstration and practical application settings.  Reading assignments and on-line training will be part of this program.  The EMT-B candidate must maintain a grade point average of seventy-five percent or better in order to take the Connecticut Medical Training Academy’s final written exam. Candidates who successfully complete the written exam must then successfully complete the Connecticut Medical Training Academy’s practical skills station evaluation. Candidates that successfully complete both testing phases will be scheduled for the Connecticut State practical exam and National Registry EMT Basic written exam.

EMT Basic Program Fee: $700.00 This cost includes ALL textbooks, CPR course and book, Bloodpressure Cuff and Stethoscope. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to register for this program.

Additional fees:  State of CT practical exam and National Registry written exam.

We offer the EMT Basic course in two formats:
Part-time course offered spring and fall: Monday and Wednesday nights: 6p - 10p
Full-time course offered in the summer: Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday days: 9a - 5p
                                                                          Tuesday, Thursday and every other Friday days: 9am till 5pm

Agencies wishing to host an EMT-Basic initial program or EMT-Basic Refresher program should contact us directly.  Discounts available to host site sponsors.



For more information, to sign up for a class, or to ask us about a course you would like offered, please email us at: info@med-ed-systems.com We're always happy to answer any questions that you may have!