EMS ClassES and Trainings
Ongoing EMS training, certification and skill development are available to match your interests. If you are interested in enrolling in a class, you must contact the course coordinator. The Vermont EMS Office does not register students for classes.
Don’t see a course in your area? Visit the District Contacts link to connect with training coordinators in neighboring districts who might be planning a class nearby.
There are no AEMT courses scheduled at this time.
There are no Paramedic courses scheduled at this time.
Vermont Emergency First Responder Courses
| Course Start Date | Course End date | Town/City | Location | cost | contact | additional details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2022 | 12/10/2022 | Bristol | Bristol Rescue Squad, 45 Monkton Road | $25 | Frank Koss | Register for this course in LIGHTS |
| 12/06/2022 | 12/15/2022 | Perkinsville | West Weathersfield Fire Department, 7259 VT Route 131 | $30 | Sue Porier | Register for this course in LIGHTS |
| 01/30/2023 | 02/08/2023 | Newfane | VEMSA, 1096 VT Route 30 | $75 | Mark Considine |
Course Information and Registration Portal Classes begin at 18:00 and ends at 21:00 |
Emergency Medical responder
| course start date | course end date | Town/city | location | cost | contact | additional details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2022 | 03/17/2022 | Stowe | Town of Stowe-Emergency Medical Services Department | Varied: Contact Lindsay Linnea for Fees | Lindsay Linnea | Register for this course in LIGHTS |
Emergency Medical Technician
| course start date | course end date | Town/city | location | cost | contact | additional details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2022 | 01/13/2023 | Bennington | Bennington Rescue Squad, 120 McKinley Street | $1,500 | Bill Camarda | Course Information and Registration Portal |
| 01/03/2023 | 04/01/2023 | St. Johnsbury | St. Johnsbury Academy: Adult Education Center, 166 Railroad Street | $1,350 | Alissa Fontaine |
Register for this course in LIGHTS Class begins at 4:00 pm and ends at 6:00 pm |
| 01/10/2023 | 05/02/2023 | Jericho | Hybrid: Online/NETS Lab | Participants from District 2, 5, 8 and 11 will have their course cost funded through the VREMS SAMSA grant. | Chris McCarthy |
VREMS Hybrid EMT Class offered in District 2, 5, 8 and 11. Weekly Zoom sessions on Tuesday evenings and in-person lab sessions every other Saturday. |
| 05/30/2023 | 09/19/2023 | Jericho | Hybrid: Online/NETS Lab | Participants from District 2, 5, 8 and 11 will have their course cost funded through the VREMS SAMSA grant. | Chris McCarthy |
VREMS Hybrid EMT Class offered in District 2, 5, 8 and 11. Weekly Zoom sessions on Tuesday evenings and in-person lab sessions every other Saturday. |
| 11/30/2022 | 03/15/2022 | Newfane | Vermont EMS Academy (VEMSA), 1096 VT Route 30 | $1,300 | Mark Considine |
Course Information and Registration Portal Classes begin at 18:00 and ends at 22:00 |
Critical Care Paramedic
| course start date | course end date | town/city | location | cost | contact | additional details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2022 | 02/10/2023 | Burlington | Hybrid: Online/UVM Simulation Lab/HealthNet Facilities | $1,250 | Jonathan Cullen | Required Text: Flight Bridge ED Review Book (will be provided) |
| 04/03/2023 | 06/30/2023 | Burlington | Hybrid: Online/UVM Simulation Lab/HealthNet Facilities | $1,250* | Jonathan Cullen |
In-person simulation days: 05/19/2023 and 06/30/2023 Required Text: Flight Bridge ED Review Book (will be provided). |
*Tuition vouchers available for participants affiliated with a Vermont-licensed EMS service.
EMS Instructor
| course start date | course end date | Type of Program | town/city | location | cost | Contact | Additional details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2022 | 11/03/2022 | Skills Instructor | Newfane | Vermont EMS Academy (VEMSA), 1096 VT Route 30 | Bambi Dame | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Refreshers and Additional Education opportunities
| Start date | Type of Program | Level | town/city | location | Cost | contact | additional details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2022 | Refresher | EMR | Newfane | Vermont EMS Academy (VEMSA), 1096 VT Route 30 | $250* | Mark Considine | Registration for this course should be completed in LIGHTS and in the VEMSA Registration Portal |
| 12/13/2022 | Refresher | EMT | Newfane | Vermont EMS Academy (VEMSA), 1096 VT Route 30 | $450* | Mark Considine |
Registration for this course should be completed in LIGHTS and in the Course Information and Registration Portal |
| 12/13/2022 | Refresher | AEMT | Newfane | Vermont EMS Academy (VEMSA), 1096 VT Route 30 | $600* | Mark Considine | Registration for this course should be completed in LIGHTS and in the Course Information and Registration Portal |
| 12/05/2022 | Refresher | Paramedic | Barre | Barre Town - ALSI | $866* | David Danforth | Registration for this course should be completed in LIGHTS. |
| 12/13/2022 | Refresher | Paramedic | Newfane | Vermont EMS Academy (VEMSA), 1096 VT Route 30 | $700* | Mark Considine | Registration for this course should be completed in LIGHTS and in the Course Information and Registration Portal |
| 01/17/2023 | Refresher | Paramedic | Newfane | Vermont EMS Academy (VEMSA), 1096 VT Route 30 | $180* | Mark Considine |
Registration for this course should be completed in the Course Information and Registration Portal Topic: Advanced Life Support (AMLS) 50 hours |
| 03/03/2023 | Refresher | AEMT | Bennington | Online/Instructor Led: Bennington Rescue | $390* | Bill Camarda | Registration for this course should be completed in the Course Information and Registration Portal |
| 02/16/2023 | Refresher | Paramedic | Bennington | Hybrid: Online/Bennington Rescue | $550* | Bill Camarda | Registration for this course should be completed in the Course Information and Registration Portal |
| 01/14/2023 | Refresher | EMT | Williston |
Williston Fire Department, 645 Talcott Road |
$350* | Nick Carson | Registration for this course should be completed in LIGHTS |
| 01/27/2023 | Refresher | AEMT | Williston |
Williston Fire Department, 645 Talcott Road |
$400* | Nick Carson | Registration for this course should be completed in LIGHTS |
| 11/21/2022 | Refresher | EMT | Online |
Online |
$200* | Nick Carson | Registration for this course should be completed in LIGHTS |
| 11/21/2022 | Refresher | AEMT | Online |
Online |
$250* | Nick Carson | Registration for this course should be completed in LIGHTS |
*Funding is available through a tuition voucher for all refresher courses.
EMS Practical ExamS
How do I register for a practical exam site?
To participate in a practical exam session, all candidates must register using the Practical Exam Registration Application in the LIGHTS online system.
Registration for an AEMT or Paramedic exam site requires a Practical Authorization to Test (PATT) number, which is assigned after completing an online application on the National Registry of EMTs website.
To sort, click on the name of the column at the top (example: to sort by Level, click on the word "Level"). The search box can also be used to locate options.
| date | time | level | City/town | Location | cost | Exam number for lights registration form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2022 | 5:00 PM | AEMT | Burlington (priority to UVM students) | University of Vermont, Rowell Building | N/A | EMT PRACTICAL EXAM - 0050 |
| December 10, 2022 | 8:00 AM | EMT | Burlington | University of Vermont, Rowell Building | N/A | EMT PRACTICAL EXAM - 0057 |
| November 19, 2022 | 8:30 AM | EMT | Colchester | St. Michael's College | N/A | EMT PRACTICAL EXAM - 0056 |
| February 11, 2023 | 9:00 AM | EMT | Newfane | Vermont EMS Academy | N/A | EMT PRACTICAL EXAM - 0046 |
| March 11, 2023 | 9:00 AM | AEMT | Newfane | Vermont EMS Academy | N/A | EMT PRACTICAL EXAM - 0047 |
| December 17, 2022 | 8:30 AM | EMT | Winooski | St. Michael's College | N/A | EMT PRACTICAL EXAM - 0061 |
| December 18, 2022 | 8:30 AM | EMT | Newfane | Vermont EMS Academy | N/A | EMT PRACTICAL EXAM - 059 |
| January 7, 2023 | 9:00 AM | AEMT | Winooski | St. Michael's College | N/A | AEMT PRACTICAL EXAM - 0062 |
| January 14, 2023 | 8:30 AM | EMT | Winooski | St. Michael's College | N/A | EMT PRACTICAL EXAM - 0058 |
Meeting Schedule
The EMS Office strives to provide many opportunities to interact with members of the EMS community and its stakeholder groups. These meetings are open – see the chart below for details. if you have any questions, please contact the EMS Office.
EMS Leadership Call – This monthly conference call is a forum for district and agency leaders to receive updates from EMS Office staff and discuss current issues and activities relevant to the Vermont EMS system.
Protocol Update Training Sessions - These in-person sessions are not mandatory and are offered to supplement training you might receive at your home service. Training Officers are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions.
Credentialing Seminars - This seminar will provide an overview of credentialing for Heads of Service, Training Officers and Instructor/Coordinators. Participants will leave with a credentialing process to bring back to their agencies.
EMS Regional Town Hall Meetings – Several times a year, the EMS Office staff travels to various locations around the state for town hall-type meetings to provide updates and discuss pertinent issues and ideas with the local EMS community.
EMS Advisory Committee Meetings – The EMS Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives of the EMS community and stakeholder groups.
| Group | Date/Time | Location | Audio Conferencing Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMS Leadership | First Thursday of every month 11:00 | N/A | Meeting link sent prior to each meeting |