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PARKERSBURG - Applications are being accepted for the new Emergency Medical Technician short-term program to prepare individuals for entry-level careers in emergency medical services at WVU Parkersburg.
Classes will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 28 through Dec. 16 at the college’s main campus.
WVU Parkersburg is focused on offering programs that meet the needs of business and industry while providing students with relevant, high-quality training that leads to employment, Abby Campbell, program manager at WVU Parkersburg, said.
“Our new EMT short-term program gives students an opportunity to quickly gain the skills and training needed to begin a career in emergency medical services, while also creating a clear pathway to continue their education through WVU Parkersburg’s Emergency Medical Services degree program." Campbell said. “We’re excited to offer a program that can help meet an important workforce need in our region while giving students options to continue growing in the field.”
The program was developed to reflect real-world emergency care environments and current industry standards. Classroom instruction, skills labs and clinical and field experience will provide students practical preparation and an understanding of employer expectations for entry-level EMTs.
"Successful completion of the course prepares students and provides eligibility to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination, helping develop job-ready EMTs who can strengthen the region’s EMS workforce and serve the emergency care needs of our local communities,” Chad Knox, EMS program director at WVU Parkersburg, said.
The cost is $2,000 per person. Funding or payment plans must be secured by Sept. 14, two weeks before the first day of class.
Class size is limited to 10 students with a minimum of five students required to run the program.
To apply, go to wed.apply.wvup.edu. For more information, email wed@wvup.edu or call 304-424-8274.