Course Description:

Simsbury's Accelerated EMT class will prepare students to properly respond to and manage medical emergencies. EMTs will learn how to assess, treat, and transport ill/injured patients. This class will include lessons on human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, treatment and management of ill/injured patients, and safe transportation via ambulance to the Emergency Department.

This is an accelerated course open to anyone but tailored to our high school and college students.

Class will be held at Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance Association in the training room. Class will be held Monday through Friday 8a.m. to 4p.m. Actual schedule is below.

Requirements:

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by the end of the course
Maintain a grade of 75% throughout the class
Applicants that have been convicted of a felony may not be eligible
EMTs may be required to work in adverse conditions, lift and carry patients, carry medical equipment, etc. Applicants must be in good physical health.
Access to a computer and the internet

Cost: $1,200.00

What the course cost includes:

Total of 170 hours of in-person lecture, hands on skills practice, and clinical rotations
Blood Pressure Cuff
Stethoscope
Pen Light
Clinical uniform Polo Shirt
E-Book: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured 12th edition
Access to online learning management system

What the course cost Does Not include:

Physical text book
NREMT written and practical testing fees
Boots
EMS pants

A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to register for the class. Full payment is required by the start of the first class. Payment can be made by cash, check, or debit/credit card. Personal checks are not accepted. Tuition refund, less the $250 deposit, will only be granted to students that voluntarily withdraw from the program before the start of the second scheduled class. The class must have a minimum of 6 students to begin. In the event class is cancelled due to low enrollment, all students will receive a full refund including the $250 deposit.

For more information please contact Lead Instructor Derrick Caranci at dcaranci@simsburyems.com

7/1/2025	Tuesday	Class Administration /Paperwork/Orientation
7/2/2025	Wednesday	EMS Systems, Workforce Safety & Wellness	1,2
7/3/2025	Thursday	AHA BLS CPR
7/7/2025	Monday	Medical, Legal, Communication/Documentation	3,4
7/8/2025	Tuesday	Medical Terminology, Human Body, Lifespan,	5,6,7
		The Team Approach to Healthcare	9
7/9/2025	Wednesday	Lifting & Moving, skills	8
		Chapter Review (1-8) Test (1-8)
7/10/2025	Thursday	Patient Assessment	10
		Airway Management	11
7/11/2025	Friday	Pharmacology, Shock, BLS Resuscitation	12,13,14
7/14/2025	Monday	Medical Overview, Respiratory Emergencies	15,16
7/15/2025	Tuesday	Cardiac Emergencies, Neurologic,	17,18
7/16/2025	Wednesday	Gastro/urologic, Endocrine & Hematologic	19,20
7/17/2025	Thursday	Alergy & Anaphylaxis, Toxicology	21,22
7/18/2025	Friday	Behavoral, Gynecological Emergencies	23,24
		Toxicology, Mid-Term Exam (ch 1-21)
7/21/2025	Monday	Trauma Overview, Mid-Term Review	25
7/22/2025	Tuesday	Bleeding, Soft Tissue, Bleeding Control	26,27
7/23/2025	Wednesday	Face & Neck, Head & Spine	28,29
7/24/2025	Thursday	Chest Injuries, Abdominal & Genitourinary	30,31
7/25/2025	Friday	Orthopedic, Splinting, Immobilization	32
7/28/2025	Monday	Review, Skills, Environmental	33
7/29/2025	Tuesday	Obstetric & Neonatal Care, Pediatric Emergenc	34,35,36
		Geriatric
7/30/2025	Wednesday	Patients with Special Challenges	37
		Transport Ops, Extrication,	38,39
		Incident Mangment, Terrorism	40,41
		Skills Practice
		Skills Practice, Final Written Exam
7/31/2025	Thursday	Skills Practice
8/1/2025	Friday	Skills
8/2/2025	SATURDAY	Class Practical Exam 9a.m.

Accelerated EMT Initial Certification Class