WCHN Offers Basic Emergency Medical Technician Course

Emergency training resources far exceeds state requirements and national EMS programs by providing course participants with more hands-on experience and follow-up with real world practice in the Emergency Department and on ambulance vehicles along certified EMT’s and paramedics. During EMT training, course participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are necessary to be a valuable part of the emergency healthcare system.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be qualified to take the National Registry exams to receive a Connecticut and National EMT-B certification.

New Milford Hospital Class

Days/Times

May 24 through September 1, 2018

Meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and occasional Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4 PM

Location

• New Milford Hospital, 21 Elm Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
• Parking for course participants is located adjacent to both the Main Entrance and Staff Entrance

Cost

$895.00 includes both course and work book materials. Payment must be submitted in full before the start of the program. All students will be subject to a criminal background check before classes begin. Bank check, money order, or credit card is an acceptable form of payment.

Register

For information and to register for the Basic Emergency Medical Technician Course, visit www.newmilfordhospital.org/departments/healthcare-professionals/ems-training

Danbury Hospital Class

Days/Times

June 6, 2018 through August 13, 2018

Meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM and occasional Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4 PM

June 29, 2018 through August 25, 2018

Meets every Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and every Friday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Location

• Danbury Hospital: 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
• Parking for course participates is in the Rizzo Parking garage located on Hospital Avenue; Enter and exit Danbury Hospital using the Buck Pavilion Main Lobby on the 5th Floor.

Cost

$895.00 includes both course and work book materials. Payment must be submitted in full before the start of the program. All students will be subject to a criminal background check before classes begin. Bank check, money order, or credit card is an acceptable form of payment.

Register

For information and to register for the Basic Emergency Medical Technician Course, visit www.danburyhospital.org/departments/healthcare-professionals/ems-training

Members Of The Media Can Contact:

Amy Forni

Manager, Public Relations

203-739-7478

Amy.Forni@wchn.org

Andrea Rynn

Director, Public & Government Relations

203-739-7919

Andrea.Rynn@wchn.org

About Western Connecticut Health Network

Western Connecticut Health Network is the region’s premier, patient-centered healthcare organization serving residents of western Connecticut and adjacent New York. WCHN is anchored by three nationally recognized hospitals, Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, and Norwalk Hospital. We have an integrated network of more than 1,300 employed and community physicians and specialists, 70 Western Connecticut Medical Group medical and sub-specialty practices across 16 communities, and Western Connecticut Home Care. Our nationally renowned Rudy L. Ruggles Biomedical Research Institute is leading innovative research, especially for cancer and Lyme disease. Many of our advancements have been made possible by generous donors from our community and through the Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation and the Norwalk Hospital Foundation. As an academic institution, we are proud to shape the future of care through our partnership with the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. WCHN employs nearly 6,300 employees including about 1,900 clinical staff. For more information, visit wchn.org. Share your comments with us at Facebook.com/DanburyHospital, Facebook.com/NewMilfordHospital, and Facebook.com/NorwalkHospital.