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EMTs are trained to give Basic Life Support (BLS) treatments, such as performing CPR, bandaging wounds, stabilizing broken bones and resuscitate drowning victims. In most emergencies, this care is enough to manage patients until they arrive at the hospital. As a profession, EMTs respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for ambulance services, assess the medical needs of the sick or injured and provide immediate care. The course comes at a time when the demand for skilled EMTs is growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, a rate much faster than the average for all occupations. “This is a required course for any person seeking to become a state certified Emergency Medical Technician. It is also valuable training for anyone wanting to learn how to provide immediate medical attention and confidently manage an emergency,” said Patricia Squires, Stamford EMS Chief and C.E.O. The 170-hour program prepares students to take the state examinations for emergency medical technician certification. The course meets Monday and Wednesday evenings, and three Saturdays at Stamford EMS headquarters, located at 684 Long Ridge Road in Stamford. The program runs through June 4, and the cost is $1,075. For more information, or to register, visit StamfordEMS.org or contact Jessica Anderson, Stamford EMS Lieutenant and Academy Training Coordinator at 203-252-2193. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Photos without a credit line are "contributed photos". Note: We reserve the right to delete posts at any time if we decide that they are offensive or distasteful. CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page |
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