Company Introduction

The Emergency Training Institute of Trinidad & Tobago (ETITT) has been proudly registered with the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) since 2009. Our EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic programs are all ACTT-approved, reflecting our commitment to delivering the highest standards of emergency medical education.

With over 50 years of combined executive experience in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations and education, ETITT is led by a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to excellence. Our approach emphasizes close collaboration with clients to plan, develop, implement, and monitor training programs that are both effective and sustainable.

We believe that education is a vital component of employee and professional development. Our mission is to ensure that our clients’ investments in training yield measurable value by meeting or exceeding local, regional, and international standards.

Our Impact

Since our founding, ETITT has trained individuals and organizations across a wide range of sectors. Our training programs are designed to be current, relevant, and career-focused, delivering both academic and practical value at the national, regional, and international levels.

  • Law Enforcement
  • Military
  • Regional Health Authorities
  • Petrochemical Industries
  • Fire Services
  • Physicians and Registered Nurses
  • Disaster and Emergency Response Agencies

Academic Exellence

At ETITT, we are committed to fostering a supportive and accessible learning environment. Our instructors bring a wealth of national and international experience to the classroom. Many of them remain active practitioners in their respective fields, which enriches the learning experience with real-world insights and professional relevance.

Our full-time educators are not only certified and qualified in EMS at the professional level, but they also bring a strong academic foundation to their teaching. Every member of our full time instructional team, is either a university graduate or actively pursuing a degree, enriching the depth and quality of instruction delivered across our programmes.

This high standard of academic and professional excellence also extends to our administrative department. This blend of EMS proficiency and academic achievement reflects our institutional commitment to delivering world-class emergency medical education, grounded in both field expertise and scholarly excellence.

We take pride in shaping Emergency Medical Services into a respected Allied Health profession across Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean, offering individuals a viable and rewarding career path in healthcare.

International Certification

We are officially approved by the U.S. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) to offer the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Advanced EMT (AEMT) examinations.

In 2015, our Advanced EMT program was recognized in the NREMT’s Fall newsletter, highlighting our leadership in EMS education.

This international certification access provides our students with:

    • The opportunity to earn prestigious U.S. EMS credentials
    • A benchmark to measure our success and curriculum quality against U.S. standards
    • The most robust and challenging EMS training programs in Trinidad & Tobago

Our ACTT registration and NREMT approval form the foundation of our credibility and are a testament to our dedication to excellence in EMS education.

Continuing Education & Professional Development

ETITT has cultivated strong partnerships with international providers of high-quality continuing education courses. These programs are designed to:

  • Reinforce and update core clinical knowledge
  • Introduce emerging best practices, tools, and technologies
  • Support the ongoing professional development of:
    • Physicians
    • Registered Nurses
    • EMS personnel at all levels
    • Other allied health professionals

Many professionals trust ETITT to advance their skills and remain current in the dynamic healthcare environment.

Our Mission & Vision

Mission Statement

ETITT exists to provide emergency medical services (EMS) education and disaster preparedness for its clients.

Vision Statement

ETITT improves the health, education, safety and security of all citizens thereby contributing to their productivity and well-being.

Continuing Education & Professional Development

The Emergency Training Institute of  Trinidad and Tobago Company Limited (ETITT) is committed to serving in a leadership role in EMS related and Disaster training and educational programs.

We are committed to providing consistent products and services of the highest quality standard  which meets and exceeds the known and changing expectations of all stakeholders. We shall ensure that we comply with all relevant local and international regulations, while continuously improving our system and thus the value of our products and services. ETITT will provide an environment that fosters the enhancement of the Emergency Medical Service and Disaster   discipline and ensure that measurable and realistic quality objectives are established, communicated, and reviewed.