Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education Courses

 

Registration is required for ALL classes and is available online 24 hours a day. No walk-ins will be allowed. Course size is limited. Registrations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list will be established. Agencies can be invoiced. Discounts may apply, contact us for more information.

A class of students smiling in front of an ambulanceQuality EMS Education close to home.

Upcoming 2022-2023 Classes   

May 2022 - May 2023 EMS Education Course Flier

EMS Initial Certification Courses

  • EMT Initial Course New!
  • Healthcare Professional to EMT New!
  • EMR Initial Hybrid Course
  • EMR Initial Accelerated Hybrid Course 
  • EMT Completion Course (Bridge your EMR to EMT) 

EMS Certification Renewal Courses

  • EMR Renewal (Refresher) 
  • EMT Renewal Course (Refresher)

Emergency Medical Education Specialty Courses

  • Introduction to IV Therapy New!
  • Introduction to EKGs New!

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA ) Courses

  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) 
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) 

American Heart Association (AHA) Courses

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS - includes BLS renewal)
  • Basic Life Support CPR (BLS for Healthcare Professionals)
  • Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED 
  • All AHA Courses are available in blended format on your schedule

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicans (NAEMT) Courses

  • Advanced Medical Life Support Course (AMLS) 
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support Course (PHTLS) 

Instructor Training Courses

  • ACLS Instructor Initial/Renewal Course (AHA) 
  • BLS Instructor Initial/Renewal Course 
  • PHTLS Instructor Initial Course (NAEMT) 
  • AMLS Instructor Initial Course (NAEMT) 

About Us

Our EMS Education program is designed to provide quality, local, EMS education while meeting the scheduling needs of the adult learner. Interactive, personalized learning. We want YOU to learn. Our instructors understand that students learn in a variety of ways. We meet with each student individually to make sure our education is meeting the needs of the student. Our courses are tailored to encompass a variety of learning styles.  Hands-on, scenario-based learning is a core concept of our program.

Emergency Medical Services Education Courses

Fireman walking to accident scene

Emergency Medical Responder Initial Hybrid Course (EMR) 
This Hybrid in-classroom and online course will prepare the participant to become an Emergency Medical Responder with the State of Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB). The program follows a rigorous course of study that includes online lecture, online testing, assignments and practical skills. The opportunity to sit for National Emergency Medical Responder Certification examination is available by advanced request. This course acts as Part 1 of 2 for Emergency Medical Technician Completion Course. EMR Initial Hybrid Course is also available in an accelerated format. 

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Patient being wheeled into ambulance at nightEmergency Medical Education Specialty Courses

These sepcialty education courses are intended for the newer healthcare professional to gain introductory experience with obtaining IV access, basic intravenous fluid administration, obtaining cardiac monitoring, electrocardiogram rhythm recognition, and basic12-lead EKG interpretation. Acutal implementation of these skills is dependent on the individual's scope of practice.

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Woman EMS technician smilingEmergency Medical Technician Initial Course (EMT) (NH+C Vaccine Policy applies to this course)

This scenario-based learning course will prepare the student to become an Emergency Medical Technician. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) practical and written exams. The program includes online content, lecture, scenario-based learning format, practical skills, and field internship. Bridge EMT courses are available for the current EMR (First Responder) and  Healthcare Professionals (LPN, RN, RT, MD, DO, NP, PA) New!

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Emergency Medical Responder Refresher Course (EMR Refresher) 

This 16-hour course will allow the participant to renew his or her Emergency Medical Responder registration and is designed to meet the requirements of the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Board (EMSRB) EMR Refresher requirements. This course includes AHA CPR Basic Life Support certification renewal. 

More info on EMR Refresher course ›

Two male EMS workers helping an injured patientEmergency Medical Technician Refresher Course (EMT Refresher) 

This 24-hour course will allow the participant to renew his or her Emergency Medical Technician registration and is designed to meet the requirements of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Technician refresher. The curriculum is based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National EMS Education National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) (2016). This course includes AHA CPR Basic Life Support certification renewal. NCCR: 20 hours, ICCR: 4 hours. 

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man practicing cpr on a dummyAHA BLS CPR, HeartSaver CPR/AED, and HeartSaver First Aid Courses 
These American Heart Association courses allow the student to obtain CPR and First Aid certification. The Basic Life Support (BLS) course results in certification for the Healthcare Provider. Heartsaver courses are designed for the non-healthcare provider, such as community members, childcare providers and industrial repsonse teams to become certified in CPR, AED and First Aid skills. Blended eLearning Courses also available! 

AHA Instructor Training Courses also available.

More info on AHA BLS, CPR, AED and First Aid courses ›

hands performing CPR on a dummyAHA ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Initial and Renewal Courses 
This American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course results in the renewal or initial certification (ACLS). All renewal courses must be completed within 6 months of the end of the expiration month listed on your current certification card. Students presenting for a renewal course must provide their current ACLS card for expiration date validation. Blended eLearning ACLS HeartCode Courses also available!

AHA Instructor Training Courses also available.

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EMS technicians in the back of an ambulanceEmergency Nursing Association Classes 
The Emergency Nursing Assosciation provides education to, "Improve patient outcomes, advance your career and earn CNE with evidence-based emergency nursing education and resources." Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) available throughout the year. Courses are provided by ENA certified instructors.

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EMS technicians in the back of an ambulanceNational Association of Emergency Medical Technician Classes 
The mission of NAEMT education is to improve patient care through high quality, cost effective, evidence-based education that strengthens and enhances the knowledge and skills of EMS practitioners. NH+C EMS is a NAEMT Training Site, and provides Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Initial and Renewal Courses. 

NAEMT Instructor Training Courses also available.

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EMS technicians in the back of an ambulanceEMS Customized Education Services  - On-site services available!
Customized Education Services (CES) are available through NH+C EMS Education. Contact us for more information about customized, private and on-site education services for your agency. All of our EMS Education, American Heart Association, Emergency Nurses Association, and National Association of Emergency Medical Technician courses can be held on-site! Minimum class sizes apply. 

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Registration is required for ALL classes and is available online 24 hours a day. No walk-ins will be allowed. Course size is limited. Registrations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list will be established. Agencies can be invoiced. Discounts may apply, contact us for more information.

Julia Smith portrait About the Instructor

Julia Smith is an RN, Paramedic with over 20 years of service at Northfield Hospital. She has worked as a pre-hospital and in-hospital  EMT, and is currently a RN in the Emergency Department and a Paramedic on our EMS Service. She is the Program Manager & Lead Instructor for the NH+C EMS Education Program.  Her education includes an Associate Degree of Nursing, as well as national and state certified Paramedic. She is a Department of Transportation EMS Certified Instructor, American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Faculty, NAEMT AMLS and PHTLS Regional Associate Faculty, ENA ENPC & TNCC Instructor, and EMSRB Approved Agent. She has been awarded two community awards for her EMS work: Donald G. Sommers Award 2011,  Northfield Area Ambulance Association and the “Making a Difference” Award   2013, Northfield Healthy Community Initiative.  In April, 2018, her article discussing the importance of emotional well-being education in EMS courses was published in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. 

Contact Us

Northfield Hospital & Clinics - EMS Education
1600 Riverview Ln
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: (507) 646 - 6551
Email: mailto:smithj@northfieldhospital.org

Resources National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT) Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board (EMSRB) American Heart Association (AHA) Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Online Course Content For Registered Students Only (Restricted Access)