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: $1,250.00

What the course cost includes:

Total of 216 hours of in-person lecture, hands on skills practice, and clinical rotations
Additional 112 hours of skills practice and ride time** (see further explanation below)
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

**The accelerated nature of this course does not allow for much Ride Time. With this in mind, We have added two weeks worth of Skills practice and ride time. 10 patient contacts are required by the state for successful completion of this course. All Classes between 7/1 and 8/8 are mandatory class hours. Once you have achieved your ten patient contacts, the balance of skills sessions in August will be considered optional.

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

7/1/2026	Wednesday	Class Administration /Paperwork/Orientation
7/2/2026	Thursday	EMS Systems, Workforce Safety & Wellness	1,2
7/3/2026	Friday	AHA BLS CPR
7/6/2026	Monday	Medical, Legal, Communication/Documentation	3,4
7/7/2026	Tuesday	Medical Terminology, Human Body, Lifespan,	5,6,7
		The Team Approach to Healthcare	9
7/8/2026	Wednesday	Lifting & Moving, skills	8
		Chapter Review (1-8) Test (1-8)
7/9/2026	Thursday	Patient Assessment	10
		Airway Management	11
7/10/2026	Friday	Pharmacology, BLS Resuscitation	12,13
7/13/2026	Monday	Shock, Medical Overview	14,15
7/14/2026	Tuesday	Respiratory Emergencies	16
7/15/2026	Wednesday	Cardiac Emergencies, Neurologic,	17,18
7/16/2026	Thursday	Gastro/urologic, Endocrine & Hematologic	19,20
7/17/2026	Friday	Skills Session
7/20/2026	Monday	Alergy & Anaphylaxis, Toxicology	21,22
7/21/2026	Tuesday	Behavoral, Gynecological Emergencies	23,24
		Toxicology, Mid-Term Exam (ch 1-21)
7/22/2026	Wednesday	Trauma Overview, Mid-Term Review	25
7/23/2026	Thursday	Bleeding, Soft Tissue, Bleeding Control	26,27
7/24/2026	Friday	Skills Session
7/27/2026	Monday	Face & Neck, Head & Spine	28,29
7/28/2026	Tuesday	Chest Injuries, Abdominal & Genitourinary	30,31
7/29/2026	Wednesday	Orthopedic, Splinting, Immobilization	32
7/30/2026	Thursday	Obstetric & Neonatal Care, Pediatric Emergenc	34,35,36
		Geriatric
7/31/2026	Friday	Review, Skills, Environmental	33
8/3/2026	Monday	Patients with Special Challenges	37
		Transport Ops, Extrication,	38,39
8/4/2026	Tuesday	Incident Mangment, Terrorism	40,41
		Skills Practice
8/5/2026	Wednesday	PTSD and Suicide Prevention
		Human Trafficking
8/6/2026	Thursday	Skills Practice, Final Written Exam
8/7/2026	Friday	Skills, Practical Practice, Exam Review
8/8/2026	SATURDAY	Class Practical Exam 9a.m.

8/11/2026	Tuesday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/12/2026	Wednesday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/13/2026	Thursday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/14/2026	Friday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/17/2026	Monday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/18/2026	Tuesday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/19/2026	Wednesday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/20/2026	Thursday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/21/2026	Friday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/24/2026	Monday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/25/2026	Tuesday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/26/2026	Wednesday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/27/2026	Thursday	Skills Session/Ride Time
8/28/2026	Friday	Skills Session/Ride Time

Accelerated EMT Initial Certification Class