Echo Hose Ambulance (EHAC) is a volunteer-led nonprofit EMS provider for the City of Shelton and the surrounding areas. Our training center offers a wide range of classes to help students meet their EMT/EMS certification needs. We also offer community classes in areas like CPR, First Aid, Bleeding Control, Mental Health First Aid and Narcan Administration. Our community training center is available to nonprofit groups in the area looking for a free space to conduct their free community events.
Location
Shelton, CT
Phone
+12039245500
office@sheltonems.com
Echo Hose Ambulance (EHAC) is a volunteer-led nonprofit EMS provider for the City of Shelton and the surrounding areas. Our training center offers a wide range of classes to help students meet their EMT/EMS certification needs. We also offer community classes in areas like CPR, First Aid, Bleeding Control, Mental Health First Aid and Narcan Administration. Our community training center is available to nonprofit groups in the area looking for a free space to conduct their free community events.
Location
Shelton, CT
Phone
+12039245500
office@sheltonems.com
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An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is an emergency responder trained to provide emergency medical care to the critically ill or injured. EMTs are trained in entry-level emergency medical care including those critical skills necessary for rapid response, initial patient assessment and treatment, patient immobilization, patient extrication and movement, and transportation. Patient treatment guidelines are described in local protocols which typically follow both national standards as well as local policies. the safe and timely transport of the patient to the hospital for more definitive care. This 160 plus hour Emergency Medical Technician (EMT- Basic) course includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level. Requirements » Must be 16 by the last day of class. » Must have a parental consent form signed if under the age of 18 (provided in course) » Clinical time (arranged by course coordinator) » Successful completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800 (done in course) » Successful completion of CPR for the HCP (done in course) » Signing and adhering to a course contract and code of conduct » AAOS Emergency Care for the Sick and Injured 12th ed (online access code provided) Successful completion of all course requirements
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is an emergency responder trained to provide emergency medical care to the critically ill or injured. EMTs are trained in entry-level emergency medical care including those critical skills necessary for rapid response, initial patient assessment and treatment, patient immobilization, patient extrication and movement, and transportation. Patient treatment guidelines are described in local protocols which typically follow both national standards as well as local policies. the safe and timely transport of the patient to the hospital for more definitive care. This 160 plus hour Emergency Medical Technician (EMT- Basic) course includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level. Requirements » Must be 16 by the last day of class. » Must have a parental consent form signed if under the age of 18 (provided in course) » Clinical time (arranged by course coordinator) » Successful completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800 (done in course) » Successful completion of CPR for the HCP (done in course) » Signing and adhering to a course contract and code of conduct » AAOS Emergency Care for the Sick and Injured 12th ed (online access code provided) Successful completion of all course requirements
Class Description: EMT Medical and Trauma Assessment Review Course Please note: This class is limited to Medical and Trauma Assessment skills only. No additional skill stations are included. This class is designed for students preparing to take the State of Connecticut Practical Skills Certification Exam who need focused review of Medical and Trauma Assessment stations. Participants will work with one of our experienced instructors to review assessment sequences, critical criteria, and testing expectations required to successfully pass the state exam. Cost of Class Fees $125.00 Payment is non-refundable. Full Skills Description During this small-group session, students will review and practice the following assessment skills: Medical Assessment Trauma Assessment This targeted assessment review helps reinforce proper patient evaluation, verbalization, critical thinking, and confidence prior to certification testing.
Class Description: EMT Medical and Trauma Assessment Review Course Please note: This class is limited to Medical and Trauma Assessment skills only. No additional skill stations are included. This class is designed for students preparing to take the State of Connecticut Practical Skills Certification Exam who need focused review of Medical and Trauma Assessment stations. Participants will work with one of our experienced instructors to review assessment sequences, critical criteria, and testing expectations required to successfully pass the state exam. Cost of Class Fees $125.00 Payment is non-refundable. Full Skills Description During this small-group session, students will review and practice the following assessment skills: Medical Assessment Trauma Assessment This targeted assessment review helps reinforce proper patient evaluation, verbalization, critical thinking, and confidence prior to certification testing.
class Description: EMT Skills Review Course Please note: Medical and Trauma Assessments are not included in this class. This class is designed for students preparing to take the State of Connecticut Practical Skills Certification Exam. Participants will work with one of our experienced instructors to review each required skill station and demonstrate competency necessary to successfully pass the state exam. Cost of Class Fees $125.00 Payment is non-refundable. Full Skills Description During this small-group session, students will review and practice the required skill stations, including: Random Skills: Joint Immobilization Long Bone Immobilization Bleeding Control and Shock Management CPR/AED Airway Management This focused skills review helps reinforce proper technique, testing expectations, and confidence prior to certification testing.
class Description: EMT Skills Review Course Please note: Medical and Trauma Assessments are not included in this class. This class is designed for students preparing to take the State of Connecticut Practical Skills Certification Exam. Participants will work with one of our experienced instructors to review each required skill station and demonstrate competency necessary to successfully pass the state exam. Cost of Class Fees $125.00 Payment is non-refundable. Full Skills Description During this small-group session, students will review and practice the required skill stations, including: Random Skills: Joint Immobilization Long Bone Immobilization Bleeding Control and Shock Management CPR/AED Airway Management This focused skills review helps reinforce proper technique, testing expectations, and confidence prior to certification testing.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT PRACTICAL EXAM TESTING Special Announcement from OEMS On or about October 15, 2018 OEMS has decided to eliminate the seated spinal immobilization (KED) station. Only five (5) stations will be tested for exams going forward. Going forward, retests will only be available for candidates that have failed 2 stations. If you fail 3 or more stations you will need to retest all 5 stations. Exam Site Information Echo Hose Training Center is an authorized site for Connecticut and NREMT psychomotor (practical) examinations. Tests are usually held on Saturday morning at least twice a month under the direction of the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services. We are located at 430 Coram Ave Our parking lot is in the rear of the Building Doors open for registration at 7:20 AM Candidates arriving after 7:50 AM will NOT be admitted into the examination and will forfeit their examination fee! There are no refunds for those that do not show up or arrive later than 7:50 am. Testing Fees Full Exam (5 stations): $130.00 Retest Exam (2 stations): $65.00 Registration Payment is non-refundable. In the event that that an exam is cancelled (inclement weather, catastrophic event, or lack of candidates), your registration will be transferred to the next available testing date. There is no waiting list, if an exam is sold out please choose another date. Registration transfers are NOT allowed Exam cancellations. If an exam needs to be cancelled, you will be notified via your registration email as well as being posted here. NO second party inquiries. We can only communicate with the registered candidates There are no refunds for those that do not show up or arrive later than 7:50 am. By registering for an exam, you agree to all terms on this page Full Exam Description Candidates are tested at each examination on five (5) required skills – Medical assessment, Trauma assessment, a Random skill (joint immobilization, long bone immobilization, or bleeding control / shock), CPR/AED, and Airway management. All examiners undergo training through the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services and each exam is supervised by an OEMS Chief Examiner. Candidates testing in a practical examination must have completed a Connecticut OEMS approved Emergency Medical Technician course within 2 years of their exam date, are having an expired Connecticut or NREMT certification reinstated, or are completing the examination for endorsement as an EMT. Retest Exam Description Candidates that have failed two (2) stations at a previous practical exam may repeat their failed stations during another exam date. Candidates repeating the Random station may not necessarily repeat the same station that they originally failed. The random assessment station may be one of the following; joint immobilization, long bone immobilization, or a bleeding control/shock scenario and is assigned by the Chief Examiner at the start of the exam. All examiners undergo training through the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services and each exam is supervised by an OEMS Chief Examiner Rules and Requirements Candidates must arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to scheduled exam start time. Candidates arriving later than 10 minutes prior to exam start time will NOT be admitted into the examination and will forfeit their examination fee! Talking, outside papers such as NREMT skill sheets and notes, electronic devices, weapons, and books are not permitted in the testing or staging areas. Please leave these items in your vehicle or at the front desk. Echo Hose Training Center is not responsible for items left at the examination site. What to Wear to Your Examination Candidates must not wear any clothing that identifies them to an organization, agency, or department (e.g. Fire Department, Police, EMS shirts). No hats will be permitted in the examination. Clothing should also be business casual and/or appropriate for the movements and activities being performed (skirts and low-cut shirts,shorts will not be permitted). Those dressed inappropriately may be required to change attire prior to the start time of the test. What to Bring to Your Examination Candidates MUST bring one form of identification to the examination that is current and valid, contain a photo and a signature, and be a U.S. or State official ID such as a Passport, Military ID, Driver’s License, or Official Student ID. Any candidate that does not comply with the above rules will be dismissed from the examination and will forfeit their examination fee and test results. Requesting Special Accommodations Testing Accommodations may only be provided with authorization from OEMS in advance of the examination. Documentation supporting the need for accommodation must be supplied with the requests. All requests for special accommodation must be made no less than ten (10) business days prior to the examination directly with OEMS (dph.emslicensing@ct.gov) or 860-509-7975. Complaints Questions or complaints related to the testing process should be directed to the Chief Examiner, on the day of your exam, who is assigned by OEMS. Exam Results Examination results are provided by to your EMS-Instructor by OEMS within ten (10) business days following the test. These results are provided in a PassFail format. Your EMS-Instructor will notify you of the results. No examination results are distributed on the day of the exam. Echo Hose Training Center only receives the results for its students. Stations Candidates will be evaluated against the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic Level Skill Sheets. The skill sheets are provided by your instructor. You can visit OEMS CT for any additional information: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/emergency-medical-services/ems/oems---ems-licensurecertificationexams?language=en_US The stations tested are: BVM Ventilation Cardiac Arrest AED Random Skill (Joint Immobilization, Long Bone Immobilization, or Bleeding Control/Shock) Medical Assessment Trauma Assessment
STATE OF CONNECTICUT PRACTICAL EXAM TESTING Special Announcement from OEMS On or about October 15, 2018 OEMS has decided to eliminate the seated spinal immobilization (KED) station. Only five (5) stations will be tested for exams going forward. Going forward, retests will only be available for candidates that have failed 2 stations. If you fail 3 or more stations you will need to retest all 5 stations. Exam Site Information Echo Hose Training Center is an authorized site for Connecticut and NREMT psychomotor (practical) examinations. Tests are usually held on Saturday morning at least twice a month under the direction of the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services. We are located at 430 Coram Ave Our parking lot is in the rear of the Building Doors open for registration at 7:20 AM Candidates arriving after 7:50 AM will NOT be admitted into the examination and will forfeit their examination fee! There are no refunds for those that do not show up or arrive later than 7:50 am. Testing Fees Full Exam (5 stations): $130.00 Retest Exam (2 stations): $65.00 Registration Payment is non-refundable. In the event that that an exam is cancelled (inclement weather, catastrophic event, or lack of candidates), your registration will be transferred to the next available testing date. There is no waiting list, if an exam is sold out please choose another date. Registration transfers are NOT allowed Exam cancellations. If an exam needs to be cancelled, you will be notified via your registration email as well as being posted here. NO second party inquiries. We can only communicate with the registered candidates There are no refunds for those that do not show up or arrive later than 7:50 am. By registering for an exam, you agree to all terms on this page Full Exam Description Candidates are tested at each examination on five (5) required skills – Medical assessment, Trauma assessment, a Random skill (joint immobilization, long bone immobilization, or bleeding control / shock), CPR/AED, and Airway management. All examiners undergo training through the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services and each exam is supervised by an OEMS Chief Examiner. Candidates testing in a practical examination must have completed a Connecticut OEMS approved Emergency Medical Technician course within 2 years of their exam date, are having an expired Connecticut or NREMT certification reinstated, or are completing the examination for endorsement as an EMT. Retest Exam Description Candidates that have failed two (2) stations at a previous practical exam may repeat their failed stations during another exam date. Candidates repeating the Random station may not necessarily repeat the same station that they originally failed. The random assessment station may be one of the following; joint immobilization, long bone immobilization, or a bleeding control/shock scenario and is assigned by the Chief Examiner at the start of the exam. All examiners undergo training through the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services and each exam is supervised by an OEMS Chief Examiner Rules and Requirements Candidates must arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to scheduled exam start time. Candidates arriving later than 10 minutes prior to exam start time will NOT be admitted into the examination and will forfeit their examination fee! Talking, outside papers such as NREMT skill sheets and notes, electronic devices, weapons, and books are not permitted in the testing or staging areas. Please leave these items in your vehicle or at the front desk. Echo Hose Training Center is not responsible for items left at the examination site. What to Wear to Your Examination Candidates must not wear any clothing that identifies them to an organization, agency, or department (e.g. Fire Department, Police, EMS shirts). No hats will be permitted in the examination. Clothing should also be business casual and/or appropriate for the movements and activities being performed (skirts and low-cut shirts,shorts will not be permitted). Those dressed inappropriately may be required to change attire prior to the start time of the test. What to Bring to Your Examination Candidates MUST bring one form of identification to the examination that is current and valid, contain a photo and a signature, and be a U.S. or State official ID such as a Passport, Military ID, Driver’s License, or Official Student ID. Any candidate that does not comply with the above rules will be dismissed from the examination and will forfeit their examination fee and test results. Requesting Special Accommodations Testing Accommodations may only be provided with authorization from OEMS in advance of the examination. Documentation supporting the need for accommodation must be supplied with the requests. All requests for special accommodation must be made no less than ten (10) business days prior to the examination directly with OEMS (dph.emslicensing@ct.gov) or 860-509-7975. Complaints Questions or complaints related to the testing process should be directed to the Chief Examiner, on the day of your exam, who is assigned by OEMS. Exam Results Examination results are provided by to your EMS-Instructor by OEMS within ten (10) business days following the test. These results are provided in a PassFail format. Your EMS-Instructor will notify you of the results. No examination results are distributed on the day of the exam. Echo Hose Training Center only receives the results for its students. Stations Candidates will be evaluated against the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic Level Skill Sheets. The skill sheets are provided by your instructor. You can visit OEMS CT for any additional information: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/emergency-medical-services/ems/oems---ems-licensurecertificationexams?language=en_US The stations tested are: BVM Ventilation Cardiac Arrest AED Random Skill (Joint Immobilization, Long Bone Immobilization, or Bleeding Control/Shock) Medical Assessment Trauma Assessment
STATE OF CONNECTICUT PRACTICAL EXAM TESTING Special Announcement from OEMS On or about October 15, 2018 OEMS has decided to eliminate the seated spinal immobilization (KED) station. Only five (5) stations will be tested for exams going forward. Going forward, retests will only be available for candidates that have failed 2 stations. If you fail 3 or more stations you will need to retest all 5 stations. Exam Site Information Echo Hose Training Center is an authorized site for Connecticut and NREMT psychomotor (practical) examinations. Tests are usually held on Saturday morning at least twice a month under the direction of the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services. We are located at 430 Coram Ave Our parking lot is in the rear of the Building Doors open for registration at 7:20 AM Candidates arriving after 7:50 AM will NOT be admitted into the examination and will forfeit their examination fee! There are no refunds for those that do not show up or arrive later than 7:50 am. Testing Fees Full Exam (5 stations): $130.00 Retest Exam (2 stations): $65.00 Registration Payment is non-refundable. In the event that that an exam is cancelled (inclement weather, catastrophic event, or lack of candidates), your registration will be transferred to the next available testing date. There is no waiting list, if an exam is sold out please choose another date. Registration transfers are NOT allowed Exam cancellations. If an exam needs to be cancelled, you will be notified via your registration email as well as being posted here. NO second party inquiries. We can only communicate with the registered candidates There are no refunds for those that do not show up or arrive later than 7:50 am. By registering for an exam, you agree to all terms on this page Full Exam Description Candidates are tested at each examination on five (5) required skills – Medical assessment, Trauma assessment, a Random skill (joint immobilization, long bone immobilization, or bleeding control / shock), CPR/AED, and Airway management. All examiners undergo training through the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services and each exam is supervised by an OEMS Chief Examiner. Candidates testing in a practical examination must have completed a Connecticut OEMS approved Emergency Medical Technician course within 2 years of their exam date, are having an expired Connecticut or NREMT certification reinstated, or are completing the examination for endorsement as an EMT. Retest Exam Description Candidates that have failed two (2) stations at a previous practical exam may repeat their failed stations during another exam date. Candidates repeating the Random station may not necessarily repeat the same station that they originally failed. The random assessment station may be one of the following; joint immobilization, long bone immobilization, or a bleeding control/shock scenario and is assigned by the Chief Examiner at the start of the exam. All examiners undergo training through the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services and each exam is supervised by an OEMS Chief Examiner Rules and Requirements Candidates must arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to scheduled exam start time. Candidates arriving later than 10 minutes prior to exam start time will NOT be admitted into the examination and will forfeit their examination fee! Talking, outside papers such as NREMT skill sheets and notes, electronic devices, weapons, and books are not permitted in the testing or staging areas. Please leave these items in your vehicle or at the front desk. Echo Hose Training Center is not responsible for items left at the examination site. What to Wear to Your Examination Candidates must not wear any clothing that identifies them to an organization, agency, or department (e.g. Fire Department, Police, EMS shirts). No hats will be permitted in the examination. Clothing should also be business casual and/or appropriate for the movements and activities being performed (skirts and low-cut shirts,shorts will not be permitted). Those dressed inappropriately may be required to change attire prior to the start time of the test. What to Bring to Your Examination Candidates MUST bring one form of identification to the examination that is current and valid, contain a photo and a signature, and be a U.S. or State official ID such as a Passport, Military ID, Driver’s License, or Official Student ID. Any candidate that does not comply with the above rules will be dismissed from the examination and will forfeit their examination fee and test results. Requesting Special Accommodations Testing Accommodations may only be provided with authorization from OEMS in advance of the examination. Documentation supporting the need for accommodation must be supplied with the requests. All requests for special accommodation must be made no less than ten (10) business days prior to the examination directly with OEMS (dph.emslicensing@ct.gov) or 860-509-7975. Complaints Questions or complaints related to the testing process should be directed to the Chief Examiner, on the day of your exam, who is assigned by OEMS. Exam Results Examination results are provided by to your EMS-Instructor by OEMS within ten (10) business days following the test. These results are provided in a PassFail format. Your EMS-Instructor will notify you of the results. No examination results are distributed on the day of the exam. Echo Hose Training Center only receives the results for its students. Stations Candidates will be evaluated against the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic Level Skill Sheets. The skill sheets are provided by your instructor. You can visit OEMS CT for any additional information: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/emergency-medical-services/ems/oems---ems-licensurecertificationexams?language=en_US The stations tested are: BVM Ventilation Cardiac Arrest AED Random Skill (Joint Immobilization, Long Bone Immobilization, or Bleeding Control/Shock) Medical Assessment Trauma Assessment
STATE OF CONNECTICUT PRACTICAL EXAM TESTING Special Announcement from OEMS On or about October 15, 2018 OEMS has decided to eliminate the seated spinal immobilization (KED) station. Only five (5) stations will be tested for exams going forward. Going forward, retests will only be available for candidates that have failed 2 stations. If you fail 3 or more stations you will need to retest all 5 stations. Exam Site Information Echo Hose Training Center is an authorized site for Connecticut and NREMT psychomotor (practical) examinations. Tests are usually held on Saturday morning at least twice a month under the direction of the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services. We are located at 430 Coram Ave Our parking lot is in the rear of the Building Doors open for registration at 7:20 AM Candidates arriving after 7:50 AM will NOT be admitted into the examination and will forfeit their examination fee! There are no refunds for those that do not show up or arrive later than 7:50 am. Testing Fees Full Exam (5 stations): $130.00 Retest Exam (2 stations): $65.00 Registration Payment is non-refundable. In the event that that an exam is cancelled (inclement weather, catastrophic event, or lack of candidates), your registration will be transferred to the next available testing date. There is no waiting list, if an exam is sold out please choose another date. Registration transfers are NOT allowed Exam cancellations. If an exam needs to be cancelled, you will be notified via your registration email as well as being posted here. NO second party inquiries. We can only communicate with the registered candidates There are no refunds for those that do not show up or arrive later than 7:50 am. By registering for an exam, you agree to all terms on this page Full Exam Description Candidates are tested at each examination on five (5) required skills – Medical assessment, Trauma assessment, a Random skill (joint immobilization, long bone immobilization, or bleeding control / shock), CPR/AED, and Airway management. All examiners undergo training through the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services and each exam is supervised by an OEMS Chief Examiner. Candidates testing in a practical examination must have completed a Connecticut OEMS approved Emergency Medical Technician course within 2 years of their exam date, are having an expired Connecticut or NREMT certification reinstated, or are completing the examination for endorsement as an EMT. Retest Exam Description Candidates that have failed two (2) stations at a previous practical exam may repeat their failed stations during another exam date. Candidates repeating the Random station may not necessarily repeat the same station that they originally failed. The random assessment station may be one of the following; joint immobilization, long bone immobilization, or a bleeding control/shock scenario and is assigned by the Chief Examiner at the start of the exam. All examiners undergo training through the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services and each exam is supervised by an OEMS Chief Examiner Rules and Requirements Candidates must arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to scheduled exam start time. Candidates arriving later than 10 minutes prior to exam start time will NOT be admitted into the examination and will forfeit their examination fee! Talking, outside papers such as NREMT skill sheets and notes, electronic devices, weapons, and books are not permitted in the testing or staging areas. Please leave these items in your vehicle or at the front desk. Echo Hose Training Center is not responsible for items left at the examination site. What to Wear to Your Examination Candidates must not wear any clothing that identifies them to an organization, agency, or department (e.g. Fire Department, Police, EMS shirts). No hats will be permitted in the examination. Clothing should also be business casual and/or appropriate for the movements and activities being performed (skirts and low-cut shirts,shorts will not be permitted). Those dressed inappropriately may be required to change attire prior to the start time of the test. What to Bring to Your Examination Candidates MUST bring one form of identification to the examination that is current and valid, contain a photo and a signature, and be a U.S. or State official ID such as a Passport, Military ID, Driver’s License, or Official Student ID. Any candidate that does not comply with the above rules will be dismissed from the examination and will forfeit their examination fee and test results. Requesting Special Accommodations Testing Accommodations may only be provided with authorization from OEMS in advance of the examination. Documentation supporting the need for accommodation must be supplied with the requests. All requests for special accommodation must be made no less than ten (10) business days prior to the examination directly with OEMS (dph.emslicensing@ct.gov) or 860-509-7975. Complaints Questions or complaints related to the testing process should be directed to the Chief Examiner, on the day of your exam, who is assigned by OEMS. Exam Results Examination results are provided by to your EMS-Instructor by OEMS within ten (10) business days following the test. These results are provided in a PassFail format. Your EMS-Instructor will notify you of the results. No examination results are distributed on the day of the exam. Echo Hose Training Center only receives the results for its students. Stations Candidates will be evaluated against the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic Level Skill Sheets. The skill sheets are provided by your instructor. You can visit OEMS CT for any additional information: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/emergency-medical-services/ems/oems---ems-licensurecertificationexams?language=en_US The stations tested are: BVM Ventilation Cardiac Arrest AED Random Skill (Joint Immobilization, Long Bone Immobilization, or Bleeding Control/Shock) Medical Assessment Trauma Assessment
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BLS for Healthcare Provider eLearning Students will learn single-rescuer and team basic life support for adults, children, and infants through 5 interactive exercises, scenarios, and a written test. Navigation controls allow students to move easily through content as they learn how to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilation and provide early use of an AED. The course also teaches the relief of choking. This self-paced course is accessible anytime from any computer. Students can access the BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual, BLS Pocket Reference Card and more for 24 months. This course may be used for initial or renewal BLS for Healthcare Providers Course completion. Steps: Register for the class and we will email you a code to get started then take the online course. Complete the Course. Call the Echo Hose Community Training Center and set up an appointment for the skills (203-231-3421) practice and skills test. Please make sure you bring a copy of the course completion certificate. And you are done. Cost of class with Skills is $90
Description Heartsaver CPR AED Online is the eLearning portion of the Heartsaver CPR AED blended learning course and is designed to teach students the cognitive information needed for CPR and AED training. Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete a hands-on session with an AHA BLS or Heartsaver Instructor. This course provides students with the convenience of completing the course at their own pace wherever they have access to the Internet. It includes interactive exercises and videos to engage students and provide periodic points of knowledge transference, along with audio and transcript for students who may have a hearing or visual disability. Steps: Register for the class and we will email you a code to get started then take the online course. Complete the Course. Call the Echo Hose Community Training Center and set up an appointment for the skills (203-231-3421) practice and skills test. Please make sure you bring a copy of the course completion certificate. And you are done. Cost of class with Skills is $90
Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Online Description Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is the eLearning portion of the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED blended learning course and is designed to teach students the cognitive information needed for first aid, CPR and AED training. Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA BLS or Heartsaver Instructor. This course provides students with the convenience of completing the course at their own pace wherever they have access to the Internet. It includes interactive exercises and videos to engage students and provide periodic points of knowledge transference, along with audio and transcript for students who may have a hearing or visual disability, and much more. Steps: Register for the class and we will email you a code to get started then take the online course. Complete the Course. Call the Echo Hose Community Training Center and set up an appointment for the skills (203-231-3421) practice and skills test. Please make sure you bring a copy of the course completion certificate. And you are done. Cost of class with Skills is $100
Designed For EMT/Paramedic/Instructor 24 hours/7 Days a week access Students or Instructors NREMT Test Prep Ace your NREMT exam!! EMT (Cost $100) You are given access to Navigate 2 TestPrep:EMT This Class helps prepare students for certification or high-stakes examinations by offering practice and simulated certification tests, detailed rationales, and powerful data dashboards This Class helps, students can build customized practice tests by selecting the number of questions for each category or subject, take notes or highlight, turn the timer on or off, flag questions for later review, and select their confidence level for each question. This Class offers immediate answers for completed questions and comprehensive answer rationales in practice mode to enable students to choose whether to return to the dashboard to build new practice tests or attempt a simulated certification test that mimics the actual exam. For instructors, This Class provides real-time reporting on how students are performing and where they may need additional help before they sit for the exam. Instructors and students will benefit from real-time reporting on performance and where additional help may be needed before attempting the actual exam.
Emergency Medical Technicians are required to complete Continuing Education an EMT Refresher course every two years to maintain their State of CT and NREMT Certifications. EMT Refreshers are 40 hours in length. Once a student registers, an online code will be emailed to the student to allow them to begin the course. Please allow 1 business day to receive code. Note: all 40 hours will be completed online, at the student’s convenience. Cost: $200
Description Heart saver First Aid Online is the eLearning portion of the Heartsaver First Aid blended learning course, designed to teach students the cognitive information needed for first aid training. Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete a hands-on session with an AHA BLS or Heartsaver Instructor. This course provides students with the convenience of completing the course at their own pace wherever they have access to the Internet. It includes interactive exercises and videos to engage students and provide periodic points of knowledge transference, along with audio and transcript for students who may have a hearing or visual disability, and much more. Steps: Register for the class and we will email you a code to get started then take the online course. Complete the Course. Call the Echo Hose Community Training Center and set up an appointment for the skills (203-231-3421) practice and skills test. Please make sure you bring a copy of the course completion certificate. And you are done. Cost of class with Skills is $60
HeartCode® ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support- Refresher Class HeartCode® ACLS is an official, self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program from the American Heart Association (AHA). HeartCode® ACLS Part 1 uses eSimulation technology to present realistic patient scenarios. Students are presented with a team dynamics lesson, 10 ACLS hospital-based case scenarios, and a written exam. While interacting with the program, students assess each patient, formulate a treatment plan based on ACLS guidelines, and provide treatment. Successful completion of Part 1, the cognitive component, and Parts 2 and 3, skills practice and testing with an AHA ACLS Instructor. Meets the requirements for obtaining an AHA ACLS Provider course completion card. At the conclusion, participants should be able to: Recognize and initiate early management of periarrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating automated external defibrillator (AED) use Recognize and manage respiratory arrest Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post–cardiac arrest care Recognize and initiate early management of acute coronary syndromes, including appropriate disposition Recognize and initiate early management of stroke, including appropriate disposition Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance This continuing education activity is certified for physicians (ACCME/AMA), nurses (ANCC), pharmacists (ACPE), and EMS Practitioners (CECBEMS). Steps: Register for the class and we will email you a code to get started then take the online course which utilizes eSimulation technology to present realistic patient scenarios. Call the Echo Hose Community Training Center and set up an appointment for the skills (203-231-3421) practice and skills test. Please make sure you bring a copy of the course completion certificate. And you are done. Cost of class with Skills is $250
HeartCode PALS Part 1 is a web-based, self-directed program that teaches healthcare providers the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children. This program uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. In this environment, students apply their knowledge to real-time decision-making and skills development. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning about pediatric advanced life support. After completing Part 1, students practice and test their skills with an AHA PALS Instructor. Upon successful completion of all parts of the course, students receive an AHA PALS course completion card, valid for two years. Course Covers Key changes in pediatric advanced life support from the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC 12 pediatric, hospital-based, patient cases with up to four healthcare providers, presented through eSimulation technology A systematic approach to pediatric assessment · Recognition and management of respiratory and shock emergencies · Recognition and management of respiratory and cardiac arrest · Immediate post-cardiac arrest care · Effective communication as a member and leader Steps: Register for the class and we will email you a code to get you started, then take the online course which utilizes eSimulation technology to present realistic patient scenarios. Call the Echo Hose Community Training Center and set up an appointment for the skills (203-231-3421) practice and skills test. Please make sure you bring a copy of the course completion certificate. Cost of class with Skills is $225
Opioid Education for Healthcare Providers Online Description Opioid Education for Healthcare Providers is a self-directed, eLearning course is for use by a single student that includes modules such as recognition and treatment of opioid overdose (use of CPR and reversal agents), details of the opioid epidemic and opioid use disorder, pathophysiology of pain and opioids leading to addiction, and managing acute pain with alternative pain management options. This 30 minute long course educates participants in the pathophysiology of opioid overdose; special considerations on how to care for overdose patients, including naloxone administration; recognizing the need for high-quality CPR; and use of a defibrillator. Steps: Register for the class and we will email you a code to get started then take the online course. Complete the Course. Cost of class with Skills is $30
Designed For Paramedic/Instructor 24 hours/7 Days a week access Students or Instructors NREMT Test Prep Ace your NREMT exam!! Paramedic (Cost $125) Navigate 2 TestPrep: Paramedic helps prepare students for certification or high-stakes examinations by offering practice and simulated certification tests, detailed rationales, and powerful data dashboards. With Navigate 2 TestPrep: Paramedic, students can build customized practice tests by selecting the number of questions for each category or subject, take notes or highlight, turn the timer on or off, flag questions for later review, and select their confidence level for each question. Navigate 2 TestPrep:Paramedic offers immediate answers for completed questions and comprehensive answer rationales in practice mode to enable students to choose whether to return to the dashboard to build new practice tests or attempt a simulated certification test that mimics the actual exam. For instructors, Navigate 2 TestPrep: Paramedic provides real-time reporting on how students are performing and where they may need additional help before they sit for the exam. Instructors and students will benefit from real-time reporting on performance and where additional help may be needed before attempting the actual exam.
This is an NREMT and State of Connecticut approved 60 hour hybrid refresher course. The course is a mix of online coursework, classroom lecture, and applied skills. This course can be used for CME or NREMT recertification. Topics include: anatomy and physiology, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, trauma, medical emergencies, EMS operations, OB/GYN & neonatology, pediatrics, pharmacology, and special populations. All recert courses are nationally accredited by CAPCE, the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (formerly CECBEMS), and the state of CT. National Component: 30 Hours The National Component requires Paramedics complete 30 hours of approved continuing education. A maximum of 10 hours of distributive education may be used to meet the 30-hour requirement. Local or State Component: 15 Hours If specific local and/or state requirements are not specified, required hours are considered flexible content. You may use any state or Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) approved EMS–related education to fulfill these requirements. A maximum of 10 hours of distributive education may be used to meet the 15-hour requirement.
This class is for Sacred Heart University Staff Only. Verification will be required. This is an online AHA CPR/AED/First Aid class. Once registerered you will be emailed a course code and link in 24-48 hours for the training program. Upon completion you will receive an online certificate indicating completion of the online content. You will need to schedule a time with Matthew Hlavna for skills review, please email him at mhlavna@sheltonems.com to set up a time for skills. If you have any questions please reach out to Matt at mhlavna@sheltonems.com.
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