Course Description:

Simsbury's 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.

Class will be held at Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance Association in the training room. Class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1800-2200 and every other Saturday from 0900-1700.

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

Scholarships Available!

Cost: $1,250.00

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 Troy Curulla at tcurulla@simsburyems.com

Date	Day	Topic
1/6/2026	Tuesday	Class Administration/Paperwork
		Orientation
1/8/2026	Thursday	EMS Systems
		Workforce Safety and Wellness
1/10/2026	Saturday	AHA BLS CPR
		Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues
		Communications and Documentation
1/13/26	Tuesday	Medical Terminology
1/15/2026	Thursday	The Human Body
1/20/2026	Tuesday	Lifespan Development
		The Team Approach to Healthcare
1/22/2026	Thursday	Lifting and Moving Patients
		Lifting and Moving Skills
		Quiz Chapters 1-10
1/24/2026	Saturday	Review 1-10
		Human Trafficking
1/27/2026	Tuesday	Patient Assessment
1/29/2026	Thursday	Airway Managemement
		Basic Airway Skills
2/3/2026	Tuesday	Principles of Pharmacology
		Medication Administration Skills
2/5/2026	Thursday	Shock
2/7/2026	Saturday	BLS Resuscitation
		Medical Overview
		Respiratory Emergencies
		Cardiovascular Emergencies
2/10/2026	Tuesday	Neurologic Emergencies
		Behavioral Health Emergencies
2/12/2026	Thursday	Gastrointestinal and Urologic Emergencies
		Gynecological Emergencies
2/17/2026	Tuesday	Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies
		Allergy and Anaphylaxis
		Toxicology
2/19/2026	Thursday	Mid-Term
2/21/2026	Saturday	Mid-Term Review
		Trauma Overview
		Bleeding
		Soft Tissue Injuries
2/24/2026	Tuesday	Face and Neck Imjuries
		Head and Spine Injuries
2/26/2026	Thursday	Chest Injuries
		Abdominal and Genitourinary Injuries
3/3/2026	Tuesday	Orthopedic Injuries
3/5/2026	Thursday	Enviromental Emergencies
3/7/2026	Saturday	Extremity Immobilization Skills
		Hemorrhage Control Skills
		Eye Injury Skills
		Spinal Immobilization Skills
		Scenario Practice
3/10/2026	Tuesday	Obstetric and Neonatal Care
		Quiz Chapters 23-33
3/12/2026	Thursday	Pediatric Emergencies
3/17/2026	Tuesday	Geriatric Emergencies
		Patients with Special Challenges
3/19/2026	Thursday	Transport Operations
		Incident Management
3/21/2025	Saturday	Terrorism Response and Disaster Management
		Vehicle Extrication
		Scenario/Skills Practice
3/24/2026	Tuesday	Scenario/Skills Practice
3/26/2026	Thursday	Scenario/Skills Practice
3/31/2026	Tuesday	Scenario/Skills Practice
		Final written/practical prep
4/2/2026	Thursday	Final Written Exam
4/7/2026	Tuesday	Final Written Retest
		Scenario/Skills Practice
4/11/2026	Saturday	Final Practical Exam
4/14/2026	Tuesday

EMT Initial Certification Class