New Milford Hospital Offers Basic Emergency Medical Technician Course Starting in September

NEW MILFORD, Connecticut – August 22, 2017- Western Connecticut Health Network Emergency Medical Services will offer a Basic Emergency Medical Technician Course (EMT) at New Milford Hospital from Monday, September 11 through Saturday, November 18, 2017. The three-month course meets every Monday and Wednesday evening from 7 to 11 pm and occasional Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm.  

Course participants are asked to park in the main parking lot located off of Elm Street and enter and exit using the main hospital entrance. Security staff will issue students a visitor pass.

Upon completion of the EMT-Basic course participants will be qualified to take the National Registry exams to receive your Connecticut and National EMT-B certification. 

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE; REAL WORLD PRACTICE

Emergency training resources far exceeds state requirements and national EMS programs by providing course participants with more hands-on experience and follow-up with real world practice in the Emergency Department and on ambulance vehicles along certified EMT’s and paramedics.  During EMT training, course participants will gain the knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary to be a valuable part of the emergency health care system.

Fee for the three month course is $895.00 and includes both course and work book materials. Payment must be submitted in full before the start of the program.  All students will be subject to a criminal background check before classes begin. Bank check, money order or credit card is an acceptable form of payment.

For information and to register for the Basic Emergency Medical Technician Course,visit https://www.newmilfordhospital.org/event-listing/emt-basic-course-nmh.