NPRC Launches Low-Cost EMT Course in Port Allegany

 

NPRC Launches Low-Cost EMT Course in Port Allegany

PORT ALLEGANY – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College’s Workforce Development department is providing an opportunity for McKean County area residents to receive training to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The cost of this course is $350.00, but McKean County residents are eligible for assistance to help make the course available at no-cost, thanks to support from the County of McKean. Residents from outside of McKean County are also welcome to sign-up for this course offering. Before beginning the course, students are required to complete a placement test to determine class eligibility.

The course will begin on the evening of Thursday, August 22, 2024, and will continue each Tuesday and Thursday evening through Tuesday, February 18 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The class will meet at the Port Allegany Volunteer Fire Department located at 28 Maple Street.

According to projections, the Emergency Medical Technician career will experience a growth rate of seven percent through the year 2031 and full-time workers in this position earn an average pay of around $50,000 per year nationally. The 200-hour program teaches technical knowledge and skills needed to become a certified Basic Emergency Medical Technician. This includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. After successful completion of this course, individuals are eligible to take the National Registry exam for Emergency Medical Technician. Currently, NPRC has an above industry average cumulative pass rate of the National Registry exam at over 90 percent.

NPRC’s Vice President of Workforce Development, Adam Johnson, shared, “NPRC and the County of McKean recognize costs can be a barrier to training. Therefore, NPRC has launched a program to offer low or no cost EMS training programs throughout its 10-county region. We are grateful for the County of McKean and Star Hose Fire Company #1’s support to help fill the need for trained public safety professionals in McKean County and surrounding areas.”

To register for this opportunity and for more information, visit NPRCEvents.org.

About NPRC: Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is authorized by the PA Department of Education to award associate degrees and certificates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. NPRC is an open-admission, two-year institution of higher education. The College's mission is to provide affordable and accessible post-secondary education to the residents of northern Pennsylvania. NPRC brings affordable education to a 10-county region (Cameron, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, McKean, Potter, Tioga, Venango, and Warren). With flexible scheduling options at numerous instructional locations, attending Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is an excellent option for individuals interested in furthering their education close to home. With a growing team of high-quality industry-leading instructors directing our classrooms, students are empowered by a welcoming community to change their lives and brighten their futures. NPRC is a candidate for accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). https://regionalcollegepa.org.