Member Training at Hardwick Rescue
Hardwick Rescue provides monthly continuing education for HRS members so they can stay current and meet recertification requirements.
Training for Your Group or Company
Hardwick Rescue periodically offers First Aid, STOP THE BLEED, and CPR courses for the public as well as trainings for local community groups and companies.
State-wide Opportunities
VEFR, EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic courses in Vermont can be found by accessing the Vermont EMS Class Schedule.
Write to tyler@hardwickrescue.org to inquire about the next local training opportunity or about hosting a Hardwick Rescue training at your organization.
EMS Trainings & Certifications
STOP THE BLEED
One-Hour Course
Trains individuals in recognizing life-threatening bleeding and devices that can control bleeding, such as direct pressure, tourniquets, and wound packing.
CPR
Two-Hour Course
American Heart Association certification in caring for adult and pediatric patients in cardiac arrest (chest compressions, artificial respiration, use of an AED). Courses available for community members and health care providers.
VEFR – Vermont Emergency First Responder
20-hour course; can lead to state licensure if affiliated with Vermont EMS Agency
The Vermont Emergency First Responder has a limited scope of practice including CPR, AED, basic trauma skills and medication administration. This course follows the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED curriculum and layers on how these skills can be applied in an EMS setting, with additional coursework and skills practice. This course is meant to introduce an individual interested in EMS to the system, with opportunities to progress to EMR/EMT at a later time.
EMR – Emergency Medical Responder
Typically a 48-hour course; can lead to national certification and state licensure if affiliated with Vermont EMS Agency
The Emergency Medical Responder provides immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport.
EMT – Emergency Medical Technician
Typically a 150-hour course; can lead to national certification and state licensure if affiliated with Vermont EMS Agency
The Emergency Medical Technician provides basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
AEMT – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Typically a 200-hour course taken once licensed as an EMT; can lead to national certification and state licensure if affiliated with Vermont EMS Agency
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician provides basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
PARAMEDIC
Typically a two-year accredited program completed once licensed as an EMT, can lead to national certification and state licensure if affiliated with Vermont EMS Agency
The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system.