Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic

Sponsored by the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board, this project is funded through the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) FY’21-FY’22 Appropriations and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and is administered by Commonwealth Corporation.

What is an EMT?

An EMT works alongside paramedics to help assess injuries, provide emergency medical care and may transfer patients to medical facilities. EMT's typically do the following:

Respond to calls for medical assistance, such as at the scene of a car accident in which someone is injured, and assess people's condition and determine what treatment, if any, is needed
Provide treatment, such as first aid or life support care, to sick or injured patients
Prepare patients for and safely transport them to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility
Document and report observations and any treatment provided, to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare staff Inventory
Replace medical supplies and clean equipment after use

National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards

The program covers the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards and prepares the student for the National Registry of Medical Technicians practical and cognitive testing. Upon completion of the program and successful certification with the National Registry of EMT's, students will be able to apply for certification by the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services.