Allied Courses

Program Description

This 90 Hour Pre-Certification course is part of the process as outlined by the Connecticut Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medicals Services for an active EMS provider to achieve certification as an instructor of OEMS approved curricula courses within the State of Connecticut. This course will be a combination of in-class lectures, distributive learning, homework assignments, and student lead class presentations. As a hybrid course, students will be expected to complete 25% of the required course hours using the Blackboard online learning management system.

Founded in 1980, Safe Sitter® is the only national nonprofit training program exclusively devoted to preparing young teens to be safe in unsupervised settings, whether home alone, sibling sitting or babysitting.The Safe Sitter® curriculum is designed exclusively for young teens in grades 6 – 8, and covers the following areas: safety skills, child care skills, first aid & rescue skills, and life & business skills. Safe Sitter® courses are instructor-led and interactive, with hands-on demonstrations and skills practice using soft-bodied dolls and medical manikins.

Safe Sitter Vision: Every Child Should Be Safe.

We believe in:

1. Intrinsic worth of all children
2. Protecting the health and welfare of children
3. Providing nurturing, positive experiences
4. Providing relevant & medically accurate info
5. Adhering to the highest ethical standards

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New Britain EMS Academy is an authorized Safe Sitter® Teaching Site

New Britain EMS Academy offers the Mental Health First Aid for Fire/EMS course designed by the National Council for Behavioral Health and required for all new EMS personnel looking to become certified in the State of Connecticut

Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS focuses on the unique experiences and needs of firefighters and EMS personnel and is a valuable resource that can make a difference in their lives, their families’ lives and the communities in which they live. Firefighters and EMS workers learn about the importance of early intervention and how, as first responders, they can intervene in the field and provide direct assistance to someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.

Be first on scene! Nothing moves more swiftly through a crowd than a bike medic responding to a call for help. However you use your bike fleet, this essential emergency vehicle operations course will improve your response times and help you meet your goals. Learn to select and pack equipment, maneuver a fully loaded bike, and perform basic bike maintenance and on-the-road repairs. Course includes night operations, scenarios, and defensive measures. Off-road riding/search and rescue exercises may be added at the instructor’s discretion.