The Westfield State EMT Program strives to support their students. We now offer a full line of continuing education courses at affordable prices. Certificates of completion will be awarded to students at the completion of the class.
This page updates frequently, as classes are added. For questions or to register email Joel or Ed emt@wsc.ma.edu
We will be adding additional con eds to our cirriculum within the next few weeks. Please check back often for updates.
Current offerings now through December 2009:
$25 Haz- Mat Table Top Exercise
4 CEU's
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This reviews Medical Incident Command, Rapid Triage, and Assessment done all in real time. Within the four hours a review of Incident Command, and SMART Triage is reviewed prior to the table top exercise. This course ends with a 20 minute review of lessons learned.
To register email emt@wsc.ma.edu
$15 Pandemic Flu
3 CEU's
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Do you feel prepared if a pandemic strikes? Do you know the different types of the flu? This three hour presentation is sponsored by the American Red Cross of Greater Westfield. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds from this course benefit the American Red Cross of Greater Westfield. For more information on Pandemic Influenza check out : http://www.redcrossgreaterwestfield.org/index.html
To register email: emt@wsc.ma.edu
$25 Bloodborne Pathogens & HIV
3 CEU's
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This con ed covers the basics of disease, pathogens, disease transmission that EMS providers are exposed to on a daily basis. It also has an HIV component with current up to date statistics on HIV in Massachusetts and across the country.
To register email: emt@wsc.ma.edu
$25 Auto Extrication
3 CEU's
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Principles of the Golden Period are discussed along with Patient Assessment and Rapid Extrication. Extra skills covered include options on C Spine Immobilization, application of the Horse Collar, and KED. The practical component includes extrication out of a vehicle.
To register email: emt@wsc.ma.edu
$30 Paramedic Assist
3 CEU's
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This course goes above and beyond the basics, and allows the EMT-B to assist the Paramedic at their fundamental skills. Topics include Application of the Cardiac Monitor, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Albuterol inhalation, IV Therapy. Most of the proceeds of this course go towards supplies used within the course.
To Register email emt@wsc.ma.edu
$15 Pre Incident
1 CEU
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This is the fundamental course for CISM training. It is an informational lecture only, and is designed to increase the EMT-B?s knowledge in CISM training and its role in the EMS community.
To register email emt@wsc.ma.edu
FREE TA Training Course
3 CEU
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This course is designed for the new Teaching Assistant to help teach the adult learner. It has become a pre requisite to enter the TA mentoring program within our course.
Comin in Spring of 2010:
- K-9 CPR & First Aid
- EMS Documentation
- Wheelchair & Adaptive Devices
- Crime Scene Management
- PEARS
- EMT Wilderness
- EMT Basic Online Refresher
- EMT Intermediate Add on Refresher (12 Hour) and Paramedic (48 Hour) Refresher
- Check back for details and to register !!
Please Note: You must register for all CEU's. Some class sizes are limited. All courses and fees are inclusive of all course materials. Questions should be directed to Joel or Ed at emt@wsc.ma.edu