BCC to Offer Two Summer EMT Training Courses| 07:44AM / Thursday, May 29, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, MA — Berkshire Community College (BCC), in conjunction with Action Ambulance and County Ambulance, will offer two EMT training courses this summer.
The Action Ambulance course will be held June 2 – Sept. 6 on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and every other Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The County Ambulance course will be held June 16 – Aug. 23 on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Seating is limited, and 100 percent attendance is required. Scholarships are available for students who qualify.
An EMT works alongside paramedics to help assess injuries, provide emergency medical care and transfer patients to medical facilities. EMTs typically:
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Respond to calls for medical assistance, such as at the scene of a car accident in which someone is injured
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Assess people's condition and determine what treatment, if any, is needed
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Provide treatment, such as first aid or life support care, to sick or injured patients
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Prepare patients for and safely transport them to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility
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Document and report observations, and any treatment provided, to physicians, nurses or other healthcare staff
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Inventory and replace medical supplies and clean equipment after use
The program covers the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards and prepares students for the National Registry of Medical Technicians practical and cognitive testing. Upon completion of the program and successful certification with the National Registry of EMTs, students may apply for certification by the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Sponsored by the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board, this project is funded through the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund FY '21-FY '22 Appropriations and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. It is administered by Commonwealth Corporation.
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