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Community Services
Training Classes
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Additional Training Opportunities:

BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Adult First Aid. Classes are by arrangement. For information please call ECI at 203-384-3791.

Healthcare Provider CPR- This course is specifically designed for those entering the medical field. Completing HCP CPR fulfills the nursing school CPR requirement. For information please call the ECI at 203-384-3791


Automated External Defribrillator Program
The Emergency Care Institute can assist with the implementation of an Automated External Defibrillator program for any work site or public site, including training of employees and help with the purchase of equipment. For more information, please call the Emergency Care Institute, 203-384-4497.

Emergency Medical Services Programs
The Bridgeport Hospital EMS Department offers the following EMS Programs: Medical Responder Technician (MRT) Emergency MedicalTechnician (EMT-B) EMT-Intermediate Paramedic Programs in addition to EMS-Instructor and Recertification opportunities. For information, please call the EMS Department at 203-384-3791 or 203 384-3911.

Home and Center Day Care Licensure Training Courses (ECI)

A certified American Heart Association training center, Bridgeport Hospital’s Emergency Care Institute (ECI) provides training programs in Adult, Infant, and Child CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), Pediatric First Aid & Safety and the Administration of Medication. All classes are held at Bridgeport Hospital or at a day care site by arrangement. For information please call The Emergency Care Institute at 203-384-4497.

Click here for 2010 Course Schedule
Click here for 2010 Registration Form


Ministry & You
Full- and part-time clinical pastoral education programs for clergy and qualified lay people are offered twice a year by the department of Pastoral Care. These nationally accredited courses include direct experience in hospital ministry combined with personal reflection and small-group learning. For information, please call the department of Pastoral Care, 203-384-3881.

Nurse Anesthesia Program
In conjunction with Fairfield University, Bridgeport Hospital’s Nurse Anesthesia Program is a dynamic and challenging educational experience that offers the personal interaction and supervision necessary to develop excellent nurse anesthetists. For more information, please call 203-384-3054.

Nursing Careers
The Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing offers three programs to help you achieve the career of your dreams: Nursing, and Surgical Technology. For information about programs, requirements, and the application process, please call Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing at 203-384-3205 or visit http://www.bridgeporthospital.org/bhsn/.

Nursing Refresher Course
For RNs who wish to return to the profession. For more information, please call Bridgeport Hospital’s Department of Organization, Development and Education, 203-384-3780.

Looking for a doctor?
  • Call Bridgeport Hospital Physician Referral, 24/7, at 1-888-357-2396. English/Spanish.
  • TTY: 203-384-4728.
  • Or to search online .
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