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	Chapter
1/5/2027	Tuesday	Class Administration/Paperwork
		Orientation
1/7/2027	Thursday	EMS Systems	1
		Workforce Safety and Wellness	2
1/9/2027	Saturday	AHA BLS CPR
		Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues	3
		Communications and Documentation	4
1/12/27	Tuesday	Medical Terminology	5
1/14/2027	Thursday	The Human Body	6
1/19/2027	Tuesday	Lifespan Development	7
		The Team Approach to Healthcare	9
1/21/2027	Thursday	Lifting and Moving Patients	8
		Lifting and Moving Skills
1/23/2027	Saturday	Patient Assessment	10
		Airway Managemement	11
1/26/2027	Tuesday	Principles of Pharmacology	12
		Medication Administration Skills
1/28/2027	Thursday	Shock	13

2/2/2027	Tuesday	BLS Resuscitation	14
2/4/2027	Thursday	Medical Overview	15
2/6/2027	Saturday	Respiratory Emergencies	16
		Cardiovascular Emergencies	17
		Human Trafficking
2/9/2027	Tuesday	Neurologic Emergencies	18
		Gastrointestinal and Urologic Emergencies	19
2/11/2027	Thursday	Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies	20
2/16/2027	Tuesday	Allergy and Anaphylaxis	21
		Toxicology	22
2/18/2027	Thursday	Mid-Term
2/20/2027	Saturday	Mid-Term Review
		Behavioral Health Emergencies	23
		Trauma Overview	24
		Bleeding	25
2/23/2027	Tuesday	Soft Tissue Injuries	26
		Face and Neck Injuries	27
2/25/2027	Thursday	Head and Spine Injuries	28
		Chest Injuries	29
3/2/2027	Tuesday	Abdominal and Genitourinary Injuries	30
3/4/2027	Thursday	Orthopedic Injuries	31
3/6/2027	Saturday	Enviromental Emergencies	32
		Gynecological Emergencies	33
		Extremity Immobilization Skills
		Hemorrhage Control Skills
		Eye Injury Skills
		Spinal Immobilization Skills
3/9/2027	Tuesday	Obstetric and Neonatal Care	34

3/11/2027	Thursday	Quiz Chapters 23-33
3/16/2027	Tuesday	Patients with Special Challenges	35
3/18/2027	Thursday	Transport Operations	36
		Vehicle Extrication	37
3/20/2027	Saturday	Incident Management	38
		Terrorism Response and Disaster Management	39
		PTSD & Suicide Prevention
3/23/2027	Tuesday	Scenario/Skills Practice
3/25/2027	Thursday	Scenario/Skills Practice
3/30/2027	Tuesday	Final Written Exam
4/1/2027	Thursday	Scenario/Skills Practice
4/6/2027	Tuesday	Final Written Exam
		Final Written Retest
4/8/2027	Thursday	Scenario/Skills Practice
4/10/2027	Saturday	Final Practical & Restest

EMT Initial Certification Class