The Paramedic Refresher course is intended for and structured to meet the needs for those already certified as a Paramedic needing to recertify. Students needing hours to be eligible to take either NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) exams will need to register for one our Prep Week Courses. This refresher course only allows for the NCCP hours, therefore it does not include ACLS or BLS/CPR. These courses are to be included in additional continuing medical education. We offer a good mix of classroom, demonstration and real-time scenarios to keep the student engaged! The most current evidence-based information is introduced in the classroom setting then put into practice in scenario based training using high fidelity simulations. Consequently, the Paramedic Refresher Course is a fast paced course. Students spend much of the time out of their seat and involved in a variety of evolutions that range from simple training lanes to full scenarios covering Emergency Medical Protocols, TCCC principles, and extended / critical care. The principles introduced in this course are a compilation of guidelines integrating operational and medical requirements into a consolidated set of best practices specific to out of hospital care. The primary goals of the course are: Meet the refresher requirements, Strengthen the use of Medical Operations Handbooks, Introduce new material as well as refresh current practices, Present useful information that can be put to use immediately.

Pelham’s EMT refresher course is conducted in accordance with the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) guideline. The EMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 40 hours of continuing education to re-certify. The model requires continuing education in three components: a national component, a local/state component, and an individual component. This course covers the National Component requirement of 20 hours with 16 additional hours that may be applied to Local/State or Individual categories. The 20-hour component qualifies for remediation for students needing additional testing with the cognitive exam. The Pelham Training EMT Refresher Course is fast paced but easy to follow. Like all Pelham classes, we offer a good mix of classroom, demonstration, and real-time scenarios to keep the student engaged. You will spend more time out of your seat than in it. Our EMT Refresher Course offers the most current evidence-based information to be introduced in the classroom setting then put in scenario-based training using a mix of Problem Based Exercises (PBE), high fidelity simulations, and tabletop drills. The principles introduced in the EMT Refresher Course are a compilation of guidelines integrating operational and medical requirements into a consolidated set of best practices specific to out of hospital care and management by the EMT. The primary goals of the course are: To meet the refresher requirements, To strengthen the use of Medical Operations Handbooks, To introduce new material as well as refresh current practices, Present useful information that can be put to use immediately. Class meets for three days from 08:00 – 20:00 and there is an overnight assignment on the first day that may be completed in class as time permits. You will be actively involved in your training during this course. It is our goal to present information that makes sense, is easy to remember, and can be put to use on your next patient. We can’t do it for you but we will do it with you!

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is the initial emergency responder level able to treat and transport patients. Our EMT Program prepares the EMT student to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Our EMT program is conducted over 17 consecutive days. The EMT Program offers students the opportunity to gain the information and skill training necessary to initiate, formulate and maintain a treatment plan for sick and injured patients at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level of care. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMT’s, anatomy and physiology, airway management, assessment of the patient, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations, as well as a variety of scenario based training in preparation for working in the pre-hospital setting, and providing safe and efficient patient transportation. You are preparing to work in emergency services. Pelham’s EMT Program is much like the expectations of a firehouse or professional ambulance service. You stay at our facility with your class. You study together, eat together, and work together as a team to achieve a common goal; success for everyone involved. Our intention is far more than to train you to pass an exam. We want you to understand the material and concepts introduced to you through our EMT Program and to put that information to use when the need arises. Your dedication to the training should be a top priority for you. We STRONGLY recommend that you have the support of family and friends while you are away in class and that you are as free from distraction as possible. Dedicate yourself to the study and to learning the craft. We can assure you that it will be worth your effort. Providing lifetime commitment to our student’s success!