Nationally Approved
EMS Providers in Connecticut usually need a Basic Life Support(BLS/CPR) certification at the Healthcare Provider level. Required skills include; Adult, child and infant CPR, AED, and use of a bag-valve-mask. Some EMTs' may also need a First Aid course as well, but this is determined by the employer.
CAPCE (previously called CECBEMS) requires to maintain CPR for Healthcare Providers that includes practical skills evaluation component. CAPCE accredited organizations listed here.
CAPCE (previously CECBEMS) recognizes that EMS providers are required to maintain certification in a number of disciplines, including:
EMS providers frequently maintain these certifications simultaneously through distributive learning. There are a number of CAPCE-accredited organizations that offer these certification courses. The most popular are ACLS, PALS, and CPR, and include practical skills evaluation as a required component.
Board Req. Board InfoThe Connecticut Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services requires Healthcare Provider level CPR certification with practical skills component that is accepted by the board or CAPCE approved.
Teaching and Learning Methods
This office will follow the NREMT and CAPCE recognition of various methodologies of education. They are described below:
F-4 Standardized Certification Courses – Courses offered by nationally recognized agencies which prescribe the method and content of instruction, offer instructor and provider certification and materials. This may include BLS, ACLS, AMLS, EPC, ITLS, PHTLS, PALS, PEPP, etc.
Board Req. Board InfoEMS Providers in Connecticut are required to do the Basic Life Support level of CPR certification for Healthcare Providers that includes a practical skills evaluation through a classroom or blended training process. 100% online CPR will only be an option upon the discretion of the employer or institution and is not accepted by the state licensing department or for continuing education credits for Emergency Responders.
Some employers may require a specific type of training, or may leave it up to the State’s requirement. If you are not certain of your employer's requirement, make sure to check with them about both the training type and the required course content.
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