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EMS Training

The Ocean County EMS Academy

Training Location - OC Fire & EMS Training Center
200 Volunteer Way
Waretown, NJ 08758

EMT BASIC TRAINING

Presented by the Ocean County EMS Academy and EMS Consulting Services


The Ocean County EMS Academy presents its first EMT-B program. Starting in the fall 2025, you will be taking a crucial step toward a rewarding career in emergency medical services. These classes are designed to equip you with foundational skills and knowledge necessary to provide pre-hospital care during emergencies, including basic life support, patient assessment, and handling trauma or medical emergencies. Expect a mix of classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and clinical experience to ensure you’re well-prepared for real-world scenarios.


Elective Courses


 EMS - Registration Form 2024.pdf

EMS Academy Courses


SEPTEMBER 2025

PRE-HOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT
CEU’s: 16
Course Length: 16 Hours
Prerequisites: None
9/22 & 9/23/2025
8AM - 5PM

NAEMT - EMS SAFETY
CEU’s: 8
Course Length: 8 Hours
Prerequisites: None
9/25/2025
8AM - 5PM

CRIME SCENE DOCUMENTATION
CEU’s: 2
Course Length: 2 Hours
Prerequisites: None
9/30/2025
7PM - 9PM

OCTOBER 2025

MAN vs MACHINE AWARENESS
CEU’s: 4
Course Length: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: None
10/1/2025
6PM - 10PM

NAEMT - ALL HAZARDS DISASTER RESPONSE
CEU’s: 8
Course Length: 8 Hours
Prerequisites: None
10/5/2025
8AM - 5PM

TEEX - PEDIATRIC DISASTER RESPONSE
CEU’s: 16
Course Length: 16 Hours
Prerequisites: None
10/8 & 10/9/2025
8AM - 5PM

EMS RESPONSE TO LARGE SCALE INCIDENTS: LEVEL 1 AWARENESS
CEU’s: 4
Course Length: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: ICS-100, NIMS 700, ICS-200
10/15/2025
7PM - 11PM

NJ EMT REFRESHER A
CEU’s: 8
Course Length: 8 Hours
Prerequisites: Current BLS/CPR card
10/19/2025
8AM -5PM

TECC - TACTICAL EMERGENCY CASUALTY CARE
CEU’s: 16
Course Length: 16 Hours
Prerequisites: None
10/22 & 10/23/2025
8AM - 5PM

STAGING MANAGER
CEU’s: 8
Course Length: 8 Hours
Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, NIMS-700, EMT or Paramedic, EMS Response to Large-Scale Incident Operations
TO BE DETERMINED
8AM - 5PM

NOVEMBER 2025

NAEMT - BREAKING BAD NEWS
CEU’s: 3
Course Length: 3 Hours
Prerequisites: None
11/3/2025
7PM - 10PM

ICS-300
CEU’s: 8
Course Length: 21 Hours
Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, NIMS-700
11/5, 11,6 & 11/7/2025
8AM - 5PM

EMERGENCY INCIDENT REHAB
CEU’s: 4
Course Length: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: None
11/12/2025
7PM - 11PM

PER-211 - MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF CBRNE EVENTS
CEU’s: 16
Course Length: 16 Hours
Prerequisites:
11/18 & 11/19/2025
8AM - 5PM

NJ EMT REFRESHER B
CEU’s: 8
Course Length: 8 Hours
Prerequisites: Current BLS/CPR card
11/23/2025
8AM -5PM

DECEMBER 2025

FBI COUNTER-TERRORISM/WMD AWARENESS
CEU’s: 2
Course Length: 2 Hours
Prerequisites: None
12/4/2025
7PM - 9PM

AMBULANCE STRIKE TEAM LEADER
CEU’s: 8
Course Length: 8 Hours
Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, NIMS-700, EMS RESPONSE TO LARGE SCALE INCIDENT-OPERATIONS
12/6 /2025
8AM - 5PM

NAEMT - GERIATRIC EDUCATION FOR EMS (GEMS)
CEU’s: 8
Course Length: 8 Hours
Prerequisites: Emergency Responder, EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, Physician Assistant or Physician
12/13/2025
8AM - 5PM

ICE RESCUE AWARENESS
CEU’s: 4
Course Length: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: None
12/10/2025
6PM - 10PM

NJ EMT REFRESHER C
CEU’s: 8
Course Length: 8 Hours
Prerequisites: Current BLS/CPR card
12/14/2025
8AM -5PM

RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES
CEU’s: 3
Course Length: 3 Hours
Prerequisites: None
12/15/2025
7PM - 10PM

ICS-400
CEU’s:
Course Length: 16 Hours
Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICE-300, NIMS-700
12/16 &12/17/2025
8AM - 5PM