Through a collaborate effort with Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), this program offers a pathway for individuals to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) while maintaining full-time employment with Evangelical Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS). This training program provides an immersive educational experience to become a confident and experienced EMS provider.
Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS) is a regional EMS system in parts of Union, Snyder, and Northumberland counties operating or staffing 6 Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs), 4 Basic Life Support Ambulances, 1 Medic Unit, and 1 Wheelchair Van. The combined services respond to over 13,000 calls each year.
What is an emergency medical technician?
- Provides emergency medical care to individuals in need
- Assesses, stabilizes, and transports patients who are in need of routine medical transports or who are experiencing life threatening emergencies
- Utilizes basic medical equipment to provide care to ill or injured people
Program sessions begin periodically, typically twice a year.
Minimum Requirements
- 16 years old
- Interest in becoming an EMT
- 18 month commitment to ERMMS
Benefits
- Full-time employee of ERMMS
- Free EMT training
- Service to the community
- Enter a rewarding profession
Classes
- Held are held at ERMMS Education Center located at 21 Susquehanna Valley Mall Drive
- Classes are Monday – Thursday, 8 am–5 pm for the duration of the 10 week program.
Additional Details
- Tuition and all associated fees of the EMT class are paid for by ERMMS.
- The hourly rate for an EMT Trainee is $15/hr and upon transition to a Full Time EMT, your rate will increase to $16.20/hr.
- A $7,500 sign on bonus with a 3 year work commitment is also available. (Paid out after completion of training program.)
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