Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Image: Request InformationCT State Certified Instructors lead students through a semester-long course focusing on patient assessment and emergency care of the pre-hospital patient. This certificate program offers students the knowledge and skills necessary to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care to those who are sick or injured. The course also prepares students for the two-part Emergency Medical Technician National Registry exam. This course meets education requirements established by the State of Connecticut and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Course instruction will cover:

  • CPR
  • General pharmacology
  • Respiratory emergencies
  • Cardiovascular emergencies
  • Musculoskeletal, head, and spine trauma
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Ambulance operations
  • Hazardous materials
  • OB/GYN emergencies
  • Scene safety
  • Emergency medical techniques for children

Course Number: CE 165

Wednesday, January 20-Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Classes meet Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: $520.00. Textbooks included.

14.4 CEUs offered at an extra charge

To register, please phone the University Registrar's office at (203) 254-4288. For more information or to receive a brochure, please phone (203) 254-4307.

Instructors include Alex Krshisezki, Officers Patrick Cleary, Joe Laucella and Lea Zwally all of the Department of Safety at Fairfield University. All instructors are State of Connecticut certified EMS-Instructors, American Heart Association CPR Instructors including AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) and First Aid. Other guest lectures from the medical field will make periodic visits.