Overview

The EMS Institute at Sharon Hospital was established in 1998 to assist EMS providers in Sharon Hospital’s service area. Funded primarily through an endowment and overseen by a volunteer board of directors composed of EMS personnel, emergency medicine professionals, physicians, and educators, the Institute provides speakers and courses on a variety of topics and maintains an inventory of literature, videos and training equipment. We are an American Heart Association Training Center offering affordable training for pre-hospital providers in the community.  ​

What We Do

​We offer programs and training supporting Emergency Medical Services paid and volunteer professionals in the northwest corner of CT and neighboring towns in NY State. We strive  to enhance the quality of emergency care by promoting, facilitating, and providing training opportunities to support all EMS squads in the Sharon Hospital catchment area. 

Training demands are constant and ever-changing:  

• New volunteer members require training;
• Seasoned volunteers need updated education and instruction in new procedures and techniques.

Available Training Programs

The EMS Institute is excited to offer community CPR classes, designed to equip individuals with essential life-saving skills. These classes are part of our commitment to enhance public safety and health awareness. To enroll, please contact us at [email protected].

Squads and organizations have unique requirements. We will work with you to develop specialized training sessions that cater to your specific needs. Whether it's advanced medical training or basic first aid, our experienced instructors are ready to provide the necessary expertise and resources. Reach out to us for a customized training solution.

Additional services that have been offered: 

• Establishment of Heart Safe Communities; 
• Support for monthly case reviews; 
• Day-long symposia, e.g., Farm Medic, Trauma, EPIC Training, Emergency Vehicle Training, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care; 
• Networking opportunities amongst squads.