New Haven Sponsor Hospital

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Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital EMT Program

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Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program’s Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certification Course is approximately 145 hours and is approved by the State of Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services. The comprehensive program is designed as an entry level program to train the layperson to be a proficient EMT based on the national standard curriculum. Approximately half of the program is delivered in a standard lecture format while the other half is spent performing practical exercises and hands on skills training in order to develop a good foundation of knowledge and be able to provide the practical application of that knowledge base. The course covers anatomy and physiology, primary and secondary patient assessments, triage, airway management, oxygen therapy, treatment of bleeding, shock, cardiac arrest, fractures, spinal injuries and other medical emergencies. Additional areas of study include automated external defibrillation, general pharmacology and certification in CPR. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination as required by the State of Connecticut for initial certification.

Through the years Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital has produced some of the finest and most proficient EMT's and Paramedics in the state. Our program takes place in a 14,000+ sq ft school dedicated solely to emergency medical training. This includes two classrooms and 3 breakout rooms which allow for an optimum learning environment. Our facility is also equipped with a kitchen and student lounge that have access to television and computers. Our medical library is also equipped with internet access and periodicals. We are located 0.4 miles from I-91, on a bus line, and one mile from Metro North Station.

Why Choose Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital for EMT???

1. Here at Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital as of April 17, 2012 we have a 93.2% pass rate for our students testing at the National Registry of EMT's (NREMT) on practical skills their first time, this corresponds to an 100% pass rate for students testing their second time for their practical skills. When our students test at the NREMT for their written examination we have a 76.2% initial pass rate, with a 100% pass rate for students who have to take it a second time. It is important to remember that the passing rates that YNH Sponsor Hospital has is well above the state average.

2. Students receive over 200 hours of lecture and practical skills training

3. Students will complete a minimum of 16 hours of hands on clinical time in the Adult Emergency Room Departments at Yale-New Haven Hospital and The Hospital of St. Raphaels

4. You will complete a minimum of 16 hours of ride time with American Medical Response New Haven, North Haven Fire Department, West Haven Fire Department, or East Haven Fire Department.

5. Sponsor Hospital is the only program in the state to have a box ambulance simulator in the classroom for hands on training

6. A mock roadway is located in the back of our classroom with a vehicle to allow students to practice real would scenarios.

7. Extrication Day- Where students are taught techniques to extricate a person from a motor vehicle. Instructors as well as trained Firefighters are on hand to demonstrate vehicle demolition to obtain patient access.

8. Students will learn a variety of random skills that an EMT may encounter out in the field such as: helmet removal, standing take downs onto a backboard, stair chair operations, traction splinting, and more.

9. A cadre of instructors with vast amounts of knowledge and experience to allow students to get the best education and resources available

10. Day and Night programs are available to allow for better scheduling for our students

11. The EMT Program is GI bill approved

12. WiFi access as well as free parking.

13. In addition, Sponsor Hospital offers a direct entry program. Upon successful completion of our EMT program, graduates who meet our standards are eligible for acceptance into our paramedic program

Mission

To produce well educated competent Emergency Medical Technicians