EMT Continuing Education Program
Comprehensive | Protocol-Aligned | Real-World Focused
All sessions are delivered in a firehouse training environment in partnership with Occum Volunteer Fire Department. Courses are structured, scenario-driven, and aligned with Connecticut OEMS requirements.
Each topic is designed as a 1.5 to 2.0 hour module unless otherwise noted.
Airway
Cardiology
Medical Emergencies
Trauma
Operations
CME Credit and Certificates
Each course listing includes CME hours and approval information when applicable. Certificates are issued upon completion. Documentation is available for employer and state records.
Program Options for Agencies
Individual topic blocksFull-volume packagesAnnual recertification bundlesCustom agency CME tracksScenario-based skills nightsFirehouse-hosted regional sessions
2026 - 2027 Continuing Medical Education Catalog
Volume 1 – Airway
Recommended Total: 14–16 HoursHigh-risk airway management. BLS mastery. Protocol-driven decision making.
Topic | Recommended Hours |
Airway Anatomy, Physiology & Respiratory Drive | 2.0 |
BVM Mastery & Ventilation Techniques | 2.0 |
Supraglottic Airways – Selection & Troubleshooting | 1.5 |
Capnography – Waveform Interpretation | 2.0 |
Management of the Difficult Airway | 2.0 |
Pediatric Airway Emergencies | 2.0 |
Trauma Airway – Burns & Facial Trauma | 2.0 |
Airway Decision-Making – When Not to Intervene | 1.5 |
Ideal for providers who want strong airway confidence under pressure.
Volume 2 – Cardiology
Recommended Total: 12–14 HoursCardiac recognition. Early activation. High-performance resuscitation.
Topic | Recommended Hours |
Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology | 2.0 |
Electrophysiology & ECG Awareness | 2.0 |
Assessment of Chest Pain | 2.0 |
ACS & STEMI Recognition | 2.0 |
Cardiac Arrest & Resuscitation Science | 2.0 |
AED Operations & Pitfalls | 1.5 |
Designed to improve early recognition and reduce scene delays.
Volume 3 – Medical Emergencies
Recommended Total: 16–18 HoursComprehensive medical assessment with structured decision models.
Topic | Recommended Hours |
Respiratory Emergencies | 2.0 |
Neurologic – Stroke & Seizure | 2.0 |
Endocrine – Diabetic Emergencies | 1.5 |
Allergic Reaction & Anaphylaxis | 1.5 |
Toxicology & Overdose | 2.0 |
Environmental Emergencies | 1.5 |
Behavioral & Psychiatric Emergencies | 1.5 |
Infectious Disease & Sepsis | 1.5 |
OB/GYN & Childbirth Emergencies | 2.0 |
Built to strengthen field assessment and reduce missed red flags.
Volume 4 – Trauma
Recommended Total: 16–18 HoursSystematic trauma assessment. Rapid intervention. Population-specific care.
Topic | Recommended Hours |
Trauma Assessment & Primary Survey | 2.0 |
Hemorrhage Control & Shock | 2.0 |
Head, Neck & Spinal Trauma | 2.0 |
Chest Trauma | 2.0 |
Abdominal & Pelvic Trauma | 2.0 |
Musculoskeletal Trauma | 1.5 |
Burns & Inhalation Injury | 1.5 |
Special Populations in Trauma | 2.0 |
Focused on real-world trauma patterns seen in Connecticut EMS systems.
Volume 5 – Operations
Recommended Total: 14–16 HoursSafety. Scene control. MCI coordination. Operational excellence.
Topic | Recommended Hours |
Ambulance Operations & Safety | 2.0 |
Incident Command & ICS Integration | 2.0 |
Mass Casualty Incidents – START & JumpSTART | 2.0 |
Active Threat & Tactical EMS Awareness | 2.0 |
Hazardous Materials Awareness & ERG | 2.0 |
Rescue Operations & Extrication Awareness | 2.0 |
Special Operations Coordination | 1.5 |
Built to improve scene safety, triage efficiency, and interagency coordination.
EMT NCCR Core (20 Hours)
$200
This recertification course meets the requirements of the NREMT NCCP recertification model and each participant will receive a certificate for the portion of the class that they attend.
Participants are responsible to obtain the remaining 20 hours for their State / Local Component and Individual Component.
EMR NCCR Core (16 Hours)
$200
This recertification course meets the requirements of the NREMT NCCP recertification model and each participant will receive a certificate for the portion of the class that they attend.
EMR NCCR Core (8 Hours)
$150
This recertification course meets the requirements of the NREMT NCCP recertification model and each participant will receive a certificate for the portion of the class that they attend.
Participants are responsible to obtain the remaining 8 hours for their State / Local Component and Individual Component.