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Registration for these courses is through:
Atlantic Ambulance Training Center
PO Box 220
Internal Box 256
Summit, NJ 07902-0220

Please do NOT contact the Academy about these courses.
ALL contact regarding these courses should be through:
, ALS/BLS Education Coordinator
(908) 522-2895 or (908) 522-5395

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) - BASIC (WEEKENDS)

This course is designed to instruct a student to the level of EMT-Basic, who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of prehospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT-Basic. This course includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. One day of CPR has been incorporated into each EMT-Basic class for students that are unable to get CPR prior to the start of class. There will be an additional charge of $65.00 for the CPR for all attendees (including volunteers).

This is a rigorous program of classroom instruction, practical skills, evaluations, and homework assignments. The student must also complete 10 hours of clinical skills in a hospital emergency room. In order to successfully complete this course and in order to take the NJ State Certifying Examination, the student must obtain a grade of 70% on all tests. All absences must be made-up prior to taking the state exam.

NOTE: A current Health Care Provider or Professional Level CPR card is required for entry into the course.

SPRING COURSE

Saturday 1/05/08 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1/06/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 1/12/08 8:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday 1/19/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 1/26/08 8:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday 1/27/08 8:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday 2/02/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 2/03/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 2/09/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 2/10/08 8:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday 2/16/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 2/23/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 3/01/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 3/02/08 8:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday 3/08/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 3/15/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 3/29/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 3/30/08 8:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday 4/05/08 10:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday 4/06/08 10:00am - 3:00pm

FALL COURSE

Saturday 8/23/08 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 8/24/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 9/06/08 8:00am - 2:30pm
Sunday 9/07/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 9/13/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 9/14/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 9/20/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 9/21/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 9/27/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 9/28/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 10/04/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 10/05/08 8:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday 10/11/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 10/25/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 10/26/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 11/01/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 11/02/08 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 11/08/08 8:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday 11/15/08 10:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 11/16/08 10:00am – 3:00pm

Registration for this course is through:
Atlantic Ambulance Training Center
PO Box 220
Internal Box 256
Summit, NJ 07902-0220

Please do NOT contact the Academy about these courses.
ALL contact regarding these courses should be through:
, ALS/BLS Education Coordinator
(908) 522-2895 or (908) 522-5395

Volunteers who are eligible for reimbursement through the NJ EMT Training Fund must submit appropriate paperwork.

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) - BASIC (DAYTIME)

June 2 - July 9 OR July 14 - August 18
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

This course has been scheduled to assist the police community in having its members become Emergency Medical Technicians. The course is designed to instruct a student to the level of EMT-Basic, who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of prehospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT-Basic. This course includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Class size is limited to 40.

NOTE: This course will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. CPR class date TBD.

Registration for this course is through:
Atlantic Ambulance Training Center
PO Box 220
Internal Box 256
Summit, NJ 07902-0220

Please do NOT contact the Academy about these courses.
ALL contact regarding these courses should be through:
, ALS/BLS Education Coordinator
(908) 522-2895 or (908) 522-5395

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EMT-B CORE REFRESHER
24.0 Core Continuing Education Credits

This course is designed to represent the core refresher knowledge and skills required for the EMT-B to recertify in NJ. The course offers the complete 24 continuing education units towards the EMT-B core curriculum. EMT's expired less than two (2) years can use this course to recertify as an EMT, however, upon successful completion, they must take the NJ State EMT-B examination.

This program is conducted on six (6) nights or two (2) nights and one (1) weekend and includes classroom instruction, and practical skills. In order to successfully complete this course, the student must attend all sessions, plus obtain a score of at least 70% on the final evaluation, and successfully pass the skills station. Class Size: Limited to 50 persons

JAN - JUNE

January 17 & 18 6:30pm - 10:30pm
January 19 & 20 8:00 am - 5:00pm
February 21 & 22 6:30pm - 10:30pm
February 23 & 24 8:00am - 5:00pm
March 06 & 07 6:30pm - 10:30pm
March 08 & 09 8:00am - 5:00pm
April 10 & 11 6:30pm - 10:30pm
April 12 & 13 8:00am - 5:00pm
May 15 & 16 6:30pm - 10:30pm
May 17 & 18 8:00am - 5:00pm
June 16, 18, 20, 23, 25 & 27 6:30pm - 10:30pm
June 19 & 20 6:30am - 10:30pm
June 21 & 22 8:00am - 5:00pm

JULY - DEC

July 17 & 18 6:30pm - 10:30pm
July 19 & 20 8:00am - 4:00pm
August 14 & 15 6:30pm - 10:30pm
August 16 & 17, 2007 8:00am - 4:00pm
Sept. 18 & 19 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Sept. 20 & 21 8:00am - 4:00pm
Oct. 09 & 10 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Oct. 11 & 12 8:00am - 4:00pm
Nov. 6 & 7 6:30am - 10:30pm
Nov. 8 & 9 8:00am - 5:00pm
Dec. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 & 12 6:30 - 10:30pm
Dec. 11 & 12 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Dec. 13 & 14 8:00am - 5:00pm

Registration for this course is through:
Atlantic Ambulance Training Center
PO Box 220
Internal Box 256
Summit, NJ 07902-0220

Please do NOT contact the Academy about these courses.
ALL contact regarding these courses should be through:
, ALS/BLS Education Coordinator
(908) 522-2895 or (908) 522-5395

Volunteers who are eligible for reimbursement through the NJ EMT Training Fund must submit appropriate paperwork.

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PEDIATRIC EDUCATION FOR PREHOSPITAL PROFESSIONALS (PEPP)
8.0 Continuing Education Credits (Elective)

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) is a one-day educational program developed specifically for BLS providers by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The program specifically addresses the following areas:

• pediatric assessment
• children with special healthcare needs
• management of pediatric trauma
• emergency delivery and newborn stabilization
• SIDS
• child maltreatment
• medicolegal considerations
• management of pediatric respiratory, cardiovascular, and medical emergencies

This program mixes video footage and lectures with hands-on skills to provide the student with a well-rounded understanding of the management of the pediatric patient.

In developing the PEPP course recommendations, the National PEPP Steering Committee carefully reviewed the most current data on the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of pediatric prehospital interventions. Where scientific research is not definitive, the recommendations derive from expert opinion and clinical experience in hospitals, emergency departments, and pediatric ambulatory setting. The PEPP Course emphasizes careful assessment and BLS care, and supports prudent use of ALS interventions.

The PEPP Course is a dynamic teaching tool that will be subject to ongoing review and modification, in concert with changes in the science of emergency pediatrics and advances in EMS educational design and methodology.

All courses 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

February 2
May 3
September 20
December 6

Registration for this course is through:
Atlantic Ambulance Training Center
PO Box 220
Internal Box 256
Summit, NJ 07902-0220

Please do NOT contact the Academy about these courses.
ALL contact regarding these courses should be through:
, ALS/BLS Education Coordinator
(908) 522-2895 or (908) 522-5395

Volunteers who are eligible for reimbursement through the NJ EMT Training Fund must submit appropriate paperwork.

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PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT-PHTLS
16.0 Continuing Education Credits

This course is designed to provide the practicing prehospital provider with a specific body of knowledge related to the prehospital assessment and care of the trauma patient. It is stressed that this is a continuing education program and contains information that may be of a review nature for some or all participants. The uniqueness of this program rests not with an entirely new body of knowledge, but instead with advances in prehospital trauma intervention techniques along with new combinations and applications of existing skills and knowledge.

This is a demanding program of classroom instruction and practical skills. Students will be expected to go outdoors. In order to successfully complete this course, the student must obtain a score of 75% or better on the final examination. This is a two day course, conducted from 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Class Size: Limited to 40 persons

All courses 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

January 26 & 27
March 8 & 9
June 7 & 8
August 23 & 24
October 18 & 19
November 8 & 9

Registration for this course is through:
Atlantic Ambulance Training Center
PO Box 220
Internal Box 256
Summit, NJ 07902-0220

Please do NOT contact the Academy about these courses.
ALL contact regarding these courses should be through:
, ALS/BLS Education Coordinator
(908) 522-2895 or (908) 522-5395

Volunteers who are eligible for reimbursement through the NJ EMT Training Fund must submit appropriate paperwork.

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