Class Enrollment

EMT Refresher A
Date/Time:	Sun 5/17/2026 from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Location:	Lakewood First Aid Squad 1555 Pine St Lakewood, NJ 08701
Class Price:	$100.00

The New Jersey EMT Refresher A Course meets the  continuing education requirements for EMT recertification as defined by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Medical Services (NJOEMS) and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). This course reviews essential airway, respiratory, patient assessment, treatment, and operational principles critical to EMT practice.

Topics include airway and respiratory anatomy and pathophysiology, respiratory-focused patient assessment and vital signs, and effective patient communication. Treatment content covers airway and respiratory interventions such as oral and nasal airways, suctioning, BVM ventilation, CPAP/PEEP, oxygen delivery systems, nebulizer and MDI administration (including albuterol), and tracheostomy care. Operational concepts addressed include patient movement, scene safety, mass casualty incidents, triage, appropriate use of lights and sirens, ambulance climate control, patient packaging, and family communication.

Prerequisites:

You are required to have a valid BLS CPR certification to take this course. The state department of health outlines which BLS certifications they will accept for their purposes. Please click here to see a list of which ones they approve for this purpose.

You will be required to upload a copy of your CPR card while registering for the class.