Emergency Medical Technician (career training)

This is the same EMT Basic Program normally offered, but the timeline has been shortened with more frequent classes to accommodate students who have more time in the summer to accomplish and finish this important training.   This class is held at the Morgan Campus of LCCC, 234 High Street, Tamaqua, PA.  Textbook and gear are included.

Prerequisites for the Schuylkill County participants are:
1.  Physician's release form
2.  Proof of medical insurance

Details of prerequisites sent out in email or letter along with the medical release form, a month before class start date, required back to the Coordinator a full week before first class.

For more information email jleach1@lccc.edu;  to register call 610-799-1197 and when prompted, press 3 for Noncredit.

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is for individuals who are likely to respond to pre-hospital emergencies.  Upon successful completion, the student will be Pennsylvania DOH certified.  Minimum age is 16, and if 18 or older will be eligible to test for the National Registry EMT credential.  National Registry Fee is appx. $75.00.  Please note location listed with each class offering.  Participants will be required to secure a physician release form, show proof of health insurance, as pre-requisites to submit before first class.  In addition, internet and computer access for online testing is required for some locations.  Text, gear and attire requirements differ at different locations and may incur additional cost.  

PLEASE NOTE!  There is no online registration at this time.  Please call 610-799-1197 and when prompted, press 3 for Noncredit.

For more information email jleach1@lccc.edu

Locations for classes:
Morgan Campus, LCCC, 234 High St., Tamaqua
Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing, 420 S. Jackson St., Pottsville