EMS Institute of Fairfield County
EMT REFRESHER COURSE
Stay on top of your game with EMT Recertification.
Prerequisite
Must be able to meet the challenges and rigour of a college level course.
Tuition
$990
Does not include materials or equipment
Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll need to pay additional fees to the State of Connecticut and your National Registry certification.
EMT Training Overview
Our course curriculum is defined by the US Department of Transportation and approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services. All courses offered by the EMS Institute meet, and often exceed, all objectives of the curriculum. This is a college level course and covers a large amount of reading material.
Curriculum
6
TBD
Testing
You’ll need a minimum 70% average on all modular tests to be able to sit for the state certification process.
Modular Exams and Quizes
Topics
Assessment and Management
Equipment
Use
Roles and Responsibilities
“Chanda is a great teacher! She is tough on you but she is equally as giving. She is always willing to help you and answer questions. I can tell that she genuinely wants all of her students to succeed.”
– Emma C., Stamford
Chanda Brodnax-Nino is the person who breathes life into the EMS Institute of Fairfield County. With over 30 years of hospital and teaching experience in ER, Cardiac and Respiratory medicine, she’s well equiped to teach and lead the health care providers of Fairfield County.
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Testimonials
“Look no further! Definitely take your EMT class at the EMS Institute. Chanda goes above and beyond for all her students. She is always available and happy to help. She answers questions basically 24/7 through email and has extra help training times in the center in addition to class times. She creates a friendly atmosphere and is extremely knowledgeable.“
“I truly appreciated taking this course because you can make it what you want. Meaning, there is direct correlation to the effort you put in and the success you have. AKA – the class is no joke! That said, if you put in the effort, Chanda will be by your side to make sure you understand. On the other side of the same coin, I am confident I have been trained to a higher level than participants in other programs. A testament to that, I passed both the written & practical in one shot. If you want to be one of the best EMTs out there, this is the class for you!
“I’m in my second year of PA school and I wouldn’t be where I am today without the skills I learned at the EMS Institute.
“If you are at all interested in taking an EMT course, I highly recommend taking this one. Chanda is the greatest teacher you will find. She prepares you above and beyond for a career in this line of work. You won’t regret taking her course! “
Chanda is a great teacher! She is tough on you but she is equally as giving. She is always willing to help you and answer questions. I can tell that she genuinely wants all of her students to succeed. She has high standards which I feel is a good thing. She makes sure not only that you pass the test but that u do good in the field. I’m so glad that I picked The EMS Institute of Fairfield County.-
EMT TRAINING and certification
EMT TRAINING
An 12-week intensive college-level course for EMT Certification. Course topics include the new certification requirements in Mental Health First Aid.
EMT ACCELERATED
Prepare for your certification with 150 hours of intense training in a 6 week session.
EMT RECERTIFICATION
Keep your credentials current.