For those interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), there are upcoming EMT classes in many Central Pennsylvania locations offered through the Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College.
The EMT Basic Emergency Medical Technician course will be offered this fall at a number of convenient locations within HACC's service area.
- In Adams County:
6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 27 - March 27 at the Adams County Emergency Services Training Facility.
- In Cumberland County:
6:30-10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 29 - Jan. 21 at the Hampden Township EMS.
- In Dauphin County
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 10 - Dec. 14 at HACC's Sen. John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center.
- 6:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 11 - Jan. 24 at HACC's Sen. John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center.
- 6:30-10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 15 - March 12 at Williamstown Ambulance.
- In Franklin County
6:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 18 - March 20 at the Marion Volunteer Fire Company.
- In Lancaster County
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 8 - Jan. 19 at the Manheim Township Ambulance Association.
- 6:30-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Feb. 7 at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center.
- 6:30-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Feb. 21 at Ephrata Community Hospital.
- 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 9 - Feb. 14 at Gordonville Ambulance.
- In Perry County
6:30-10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 5 - March 5 at Carroll Elementary School.
- In York County
6:30-10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 15 - March 17 at the Newberry Township Fire and EMS.
An emergency medical technician is a staff member of a basic life support ambulance providing routine and emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured. Many students also use the EMT training program to obtain entry level positions in healthcare, emergency rooms and into the private sector.
Upon successful completion of HACC's 140-hour program, participants should be able to perform a number of complex skills such as spinal immobilization, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), assisting patients with medications, performing patient assessments, performing CPR, and taking vital signs.
Upon successful completion, students also will be eligible to test in PA Department of Health practical and written examinations. The certification exam is required to become an EMT in any healthcare setting or in the private sector.
The EMT class may be used as a free elective toward a HACC degree program, and students should consult their HACC counselor for more information.
Tuition is $125 and must be paid in full when registering. Registration and information is available for these and other classes in many Central Pennsylvania counties by accessing HACC's Public Safety Center Emergency Medical Services Training Unit calendar at the Website below and click on Public Safety Center or by calling (717) 780-2510.