Connecticut State Department of Public Health

Instructor Resources

Looking for an EMR, EMT, AEMT or Paramedic initial or refresher course?

Current Approved EMS Provider Course listing (11/29/2019) can be found by clicking on link.  For specific course information such as meeting dates, times and fees, please contact the EMS Instructor at the number listed.

American Professional Education Service & Backus Hospital Consortium 1 American Way Norwich, CT 06360 860-383-1344

Capital Community College 950 Main Street Hartford, CT 06013 860-906-5150

Central Connecticut Paramedic Education Program Consortium 1 Herald Square New Britain, CT 60051 860-351-0180

Hartford Healthcare Center for Education Innovation and Simulation 560 Hudson Street Hartford, CT 06102 860-859-7485

Yale-New Haven Health Center for EMS 77-D Willow Street New Haven, CT 06511 203-562-3320

Paramedic Continuing Education

NCCP ALS continuing education is offered by many approved providers in Connecticut.  Refer to the Current Approved EMS Provider Course listing above.

Note: Connecticut DPH OEMS does not approve or endorse specific programs such as Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Emergency Vehicle Operator and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.  EMS education programs, sponsor hospitals and EMS organizations may require one or more specific credentials for EMS personnel. 

Connecticut and the National Registry of EMT (NREMT)

The Commissioner of Public Health has directed this office to seek national level standardization of certification of EMS personnel.  Currently, only EMT and paramedic personnel are required to take NREMT examinations, and no level of provider is required to maintain NREMT certification beyond initial certification.  Legislation has been proposed to adopt the NREMT as the entry level examination for all levels of EMS provider, including EMR, EMT, AEMT and paramedic.

This proposed legislation will also change the recertification requirement from the current refresher-based system to the NREMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) that allows for continuing education.  Information regarding the impact of the NREMT on various groups is listed below.

NREMT Connecticut FAQ

NREMT Connecticut FAQ for Sponsor Hospitals

NREMT Connecticut FAQ for EMS Instructors

EMS Instructor Listserv

The OEMS office operates an official email Listserv for EMS Instructors.  Listserv info and to subscribe.

Training Updates

Resource Materials

EMS Education Manual (Updated 9/17/19)
NREMT NCCR Information and Outlines

• National EMS Education Standards
• Emergency Medical Responder Instructional Guidelines
• Emergency Medical Technician Instructional Guidelines
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Instructional Guidelines
• Paramedic Instructional Guidelines
• National EMS Core Content
• National EMS Scope of Practice Model - November 2017 Update
• All EMT Psychomotor Exam Skill Sheets
• Guideline for conducting an AEMT Training Program
• Fillable exam roster for EMR/EMR Refresher & EMT Refresher written exams

• Aspirin Curriculum Letter
• Aspirin by EMTs Approved Training Program

EMT 12-Lead ECG Acquisition & Transmission Scope of Practice Expansion

• BLS 12-Lead ECG Memo
• BLS 12-Lead Competencies
• BLS 12-Lead Model Training Presentation

EMT Blood Glucose Monitoring

• EMT Glucose Monitoring guidelines and curriculum

EMT CPAP Scope of Practice Expansion

• CPAP by EMTs - Scope of Practice Letter
• Required CPAP Educational Competencies
• Model CPAP Training Program
• CPAP Approved Clinical Guideline

BLS Naloxone Administration Scope of Practice Expansion

• BLS Naloxone - Scope of Practice Memo
• BLS Naloxone Administration Model Naloxone Training Program

Spinal Motion Restriction Scope of Practice Expansion

• SMR Memo Opens in a new window
• SMR Updated Spinal Trauma Guideline
• SMR Required Education Goals & Objectives
• SMR Model Training Presentation (includes A&P and NEXUS optional modules)
• SMR Reference document/bibliography Opens in a new window

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