Our Programs
Welcome to Rhode Island Community Training Center (RICTC)—your trusted partner in high-quality emergency medical education and professional development.
Whether you are beginning your journey as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), advancing your clinical expertise through ACLS or PALS certification, or strengthening your CPR and first aid skills, RICTC is committed to preparing you for real-world success. Our programs are built on a foundation of evidence-based instruction, hands-on training, and practical application to ensure you are ready to perform when it matters most.
At RICTC, our experienced instructors bring real-world emergency services experience into the classroom, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that fosters confidence, competence, and professional growth.
We don’t just teach skills—we develop capable, confident providers who are ready to make a meaningful impact. Join RICTC and take the next step toward delivering exceptional care and serving your community with excellence.
Our EMT-Basic course provides comprehensive training for individuals aspiring to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). With a focus on efficient and immediate care, EMT-Bs learn to respond to emergency calls, provide medical treatment, and safely transport patients to medical facilities. From assessing injuries and illnesses to performing CPR, administering medications, and practicing proper ambulance operations, our program equips students with the necessary skills to excel in this critical healthcare role.
Our Advanced EMT course is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals seeking to become Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs). With a focus on advanced life support skills, AEMTs are trained to augment prehospital critical care, provide rapid on-scene treatment, and deliver limited advanced life support. The curriculum, regulated at both state and federal levels, includes classroom instruction, clinical experience, and standardized assessments, ensuring AEMT students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their role as providers of advanced life support care.
Accelerated
Our Hybrid Accelerated EMT-Basic course is designed for individuals eager to jumpstart their career as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) with a blend of online and hands-on training. This fast-paced program emphasizes efficient emergency care, equipping students with the skills to respond to 911 calls, assess injuries and illnesses, perform life-saving interventions like CPR, administer medications, and ensure safe patient transport. Through interactive virtual learning and intensive in-person practice, students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in this vital healthcare role—all in an accelerated timeframe.
The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities within the emergency medical field. An EMR, often operating as part of law enforcement, fire rescue, or industrial response teams, promptly responds to emergency calls, providing immediate and efficient care to ill and injured patients. With expertise in basic medical procedures, trauma management, and general medical assistance, the EMR assesses scenes for safety, administers appropriate care based on assessment findings, and communicates crucial information to higher-level providers and medical facilities.
Our ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to effectively manage cardiac and respiratory emergencies. From basic life support skills to airway management, pharmacology, and the management of acute conditions such as acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and stroke, this course provides comprehensive training in recognizing and responding to life-threatening situations. Participants will also learn effective communication strategies as both a member and leader of a resuscitation team, ensuring seamless coordination and optimal patient care.
Our PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) course is specifically designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to identify and effectively manage cardiopulmonary arrest and common conditions that may lead to cardiac arrest in infants and children. Through this course, participants will develop the ability to reduce the risk of cardiac arrest, provide care to pediatric patients in a pre-arrest condition, and perform resuscitation and immediate post-resuscitation care based on their expected level of care.
Our comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AED program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond effectively to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. Available in both classroom and blended learning formats, our courses provide the flexibility to meet various training needs, covering adult, pediatric, and infant care. With a focus on learning objectives such as recognizing emergency signals, performing CPR and using an AED, managing sudden illnesses and injuries, and optional modules like asthma and anaphylaxis, our program ensures participants are prepared to provide immediate care until advanced medical personnel arrive.