ROULETTE – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College’s Workforce Development department is providing an opportunity for Potter County area residents to receive training to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The cost of this course is $350.00, but Potter County residents may be eligible for reimbursement if they complete the course with a passing grade, thanks to support from the County of Potter. Residents from outside of Potter 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 morning of Saturday, September 28, 2024, and will continue every other Saturday and Sunday through Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The class will meet at the Roulette Chemical Engine Company #1/Roulette Volunteer Fire Department located at 12 River Street in Roulette. The course is open to up to 24 individuals and registration will close on Friday, September 13 unless the course is filled prior to this date.

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 successfully completing this course, individuals can 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, “The County of Potter, local public safety professionals, and NPRC all recognize that expenses can be a barrier to training. Therefore, we’ve launched a program to offer low or no cost EMS training programs throughout its 10-county region. We are grateful for the County of Potter and Roulette Chemical Engine Company #1’s support to help fill the need for trained public safety professionals in Potter County and surrounding areas.”

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