Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about the emergency response system and caring for patients in the back of an ambulance en route to the hospital. Students gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation to sick and injured patients.

Topics include patient assessment, cardiac arrest management, airway management, patient immobilization, diabetic emergencies, strokes, and seizures.

Students meet for lectures and skills training on campus and also complete a mandatory observation at the Middlesex Health Emergency Department.

This course is offered in cooperation with Middlesex Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The curriculum prepares students to take the exams to become nationally registered and state-certified as Emergency Medical Technicians. This program is open to students aged 16 and older.

Upcoming Courses

Note: Due to COVID-19, classes may be postponed at any time.

*Students meet in-person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and complete online work throughout the week at their convenience.

Instructions for Making Payments Online

Please click here for step-by-step instructions on how to make payments online. These instructions work for both credit and non-credit (continuing education) courses.

Refund Policy

A full tuition refund can be made when you withdraw from your course at least 3 working days before the course start date. Once the course has started, refunds are only provided under special circumstances and require a written request to the Continuing Education Office. They are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A refund is not guaranteed.

Payment Plan available.

HCAP

Turn your dream of a career into a reality

You could be eligible for FREE Training in the Healthcare field through the Health Careers Advancement Program (HCAP). Eligibility based on employment and income guidelines.

Choose from any of these programs:

Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA)
Human Services Assistant
Medical Office Billing and Coding
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Personal Trainer
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician

For more information on HCAP funding, contact either Omayra Vega at 203-624-1493 ext.216 ovega@workforcealliance.biz or TaMesha Greene 203-238-3688 ext.307 and tgreene@workforcealliance.biz.

Veterans Funding

Veteran’s Administration (VA) education benefits may be applied to non-credit workforce training programs. A veteran of the armed forces who is interested in enrolling in a non-credit program should contact the College Veteran’s Administration representative to discuss eligibility requirements and the application process.

MxCC Veteran’s Administration Representative Contact Information: Melissa Hall at MX-Veterans@mxcc.commnet.edu or 860-343-5720.

WIOA

Are You Unemployed?
You may be eligible for funding for several training programs if you meet certain income requirements. Most Middlesex Community College career programs are eligible for WIOA funding. Contact the American Job Center in Meriden at 203-238-3688 ASAP.