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Lehigh Carbon Community College

Be Prepared. Make a Difference. Save Lives.

Our Public Safety and Emergency Services programs provide essential, hands-on training for individuals who want to protect and serve their communities. Whether you’re pursuing a new career or enhancing your current role, our courses—such as EMT certification, CPR and First Aid, and Lethal Weapons training—equip you with the critical skills and credentials needed in high-stakes situations.

Led by experienced professionals, these programs are designed to prepare you for real-world emergencies and job requirements. From life-saving techniques to public safety protocols, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge to respond when it matters most.

Courses

BLS-CPR

BLS-CPR Healthcare Provider

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.  Adult, Child, and Infant Basic Life Support are taught.
CRN: Course Number: Dates: Time: Days: Location: Cost:
31546 NHPE-44-50 01/07/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. W Schnecksville $95
31550 NHPE-44-51 02/04/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. W Schnecksville $95
31555 NHPE-44-52 03/04/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. W Schnecksville $95
31559 NHPE-44-53 04/01/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. W Schnecksville $95
31563 NHPE-44-54 05/06/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. W Schnecksville $95

 

EMT Basic

FIRST RESPONDER, EMT AND PARAMEDIC PROGRAMS

Classes offered in Schuylkill Counties in partnership with the LVH

We offer State approved Emergency Responder, Emergency Medical Technician and an intensive Accelerated Emergency Medical Technician course at various times and locations throughout the year including a follow-up Paramedic course for those who have completed the Emergency Medical Technician course and have been working as an EMT.  National Registry EMT credential test is additional cost. Senior citizen discount does not apply.

Admission Criteria:

  • Physician release
  • Proof of Health Insurance
  • Students must be at least 16 years of age. Students under 18 years of age must have parental consent with signed authorization

To register please call non-credit registration at 610-799-1197 and specify the course you would like to attend.

CRN: Course Number: Dates: Time: Days: Location: Cost:
#58995 NHPE 043-13 10/13/2025-03/23/26 6:30-9:30 p.m. M, W, & R Pottsville $1,350*
#31578 NHPE 043-53 04/20/26 – 09/12/26 6:30-9:30 p.m. M, W, & R Pottsville $1400*

*includes text, no additional gear

Year: Enrolled: Completed: Percentage:
2024 13 13 1
2023 14 14 1
2022 26 24 .923076

Drivers Program

The Drivers Program is a 10-Hour training program that combines interactive classroom instruction with immersive behind the wheel simulation training to equip learners with the essential skills necessary for lifelong safe driving habits.
Topics covered include traffic laws and road signs, defensive driving techniques, vehicle handling, risk awareness, the dangers of impaired and distracted driving, and basic vehicle maintenance. The course also emphasizes decision-making, situational awareness, and respect for other road users.

Whether you’re a first-time driver, looking to build confidence before your driving test, or would like to learn how to respond to various driving challenges that may arise, this program provides the tools and experience necessary for a successful and safe driving future.

Audience: Ages 15 and up
Course Length: 10 Hours
Includes: Classroom sessions and simulator practice
Outcome: Certificate of completion (many insurance companies will give discounts for driver education programs)
Cost: $195.00

CRN: Course Number: Dates and Time: Days: Location: Cost:
#58892 NYOU-060-13 10/06/2025:  5pm-8pm and 10/11/2025 9am-4pm M & Sat Schnecksville $195
#59002 NYOU-060-14 11/17/2025:  5pm-8pm and 11/22/2025 9am-4pm M & Sat Schnecksville $195

 

Heartsaver CPR / AED (Adult Only)

Heartsaver CPR / AED (Adult Only)

The AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs or wants a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.
CRN: Course Number: Dates: Time: Days: Location: Cost:
31545 NHPE-56-50 01/21/2026  6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. W Schnecksville $75
31549 NHPE-56-51 02/18/2026  6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. W Schnecksville $75
31554 NHPE-56-52 03/18/2026  6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. W Schnecksville $75
31558 NHPE-56-53 04/15/2026  6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. W Schnecksville $75
31562 NHPE-56-54 05/20/2026  6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. W Schnecksville $75

 

Heartsaver CPR / AED (Adult, Child, and Infant)

Heartsaver CPR / AED (Adult, Child, and Infant)

The AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs or wants a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.
CRN: Course Number: Dates: Time: Days: Location: Cost:
31545 NHPE-56-50 01/06/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. T Schnecksville $75
31549 NHPE-56-51 02/03/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. T Schnecksville $75
31554 NHPE-56-52 03/03/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. T Schnecksville $75
31558 NHPE-56-53 04/07/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. T Schnecksville $75
31562 NHPE-56-54 05/05/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. T Schnecksville $75

 

Heartsaver First Aid

Heartsaver First Aid

The AHA Heartsaver First Aid Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs or wants a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.  Topics covered include First Aid basics as well as medical, injury and environmental emergencies.
CRN: Course Number: Dates: Time: Days: Location: Cost:
31548 NHPE-51-50 01/21/2026  7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. W Schnecksville $75
31553 NHPE-51-51 02/18/2026  7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. W Schnecksville $75
31557 NHPE-51-52 03/18/2026  7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. W Schnecksville $75
31561 NHPE-51-53 04/15/2026  7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. W Schnecksville $75
31566 NHPE-51-54 05/20/2026  7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. W Schnecksville $75

 

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED

The AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Including: childcare workers, teachers, camp counselors, etc..  This course is also applicable to parents, siblings and other care-givers of young children.

 

This course meets the First Aid and CPR requirements for child caregivers regulated by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning.
CRN: Course Number: Dates: Time: Days: Location: Cost:
31547 NHPE-52-50 01/20/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. T Schnecksville $80
31551 NHPE-52-51 02/17/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. T Schnecksville $80
31556 NHPE-52-52 03/17/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. T Schnecksville $80
31560 NHPE-52-53 04/21/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. T Schnecksville $80
31564 NHPE-52-54 05/19/2026  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. T Schnecksville $80

 

Lethal Weapons’ Training (Act 235)

Lethal Weapons Training (ACT 235)

For those who carry a lethal weapon during employment. All students must first apply and be approved by the Pa. State Police prior to class. Application process can be found at www.psp.pa.gov/lethalweapons.

VirTra Firearms Simulator
LCCC is offering state-of-the-art firearms training to citizens, law enforcement and security professionals. Participants will train on the VirTra Systems training simulator, a high-definition firearms training simulator where situational awareness, judgmental use-of-force and marksmanship training tests the students with scenarios designed to teach the correct response to real-life circumstances. Students are evaluated on personal skills, de-escalation/verbal commands, use of cover and concealment, marksmanship and important decision making using legal and use of force training principles. All participants will receive a certificate of training and upon completion each student will have the knowledge and skills to make an appropriately legal and justifiable use of force decision. For more information, please email to: amilios@lccc.edu.

Act 235 Lethal Weapons With Firearms Basic Training (40 hours)

Senior citizen discount does not apply.

CRN: Course Number: Dates: Time: Days: Location: Cost:
#58719 NCJA 040-10 TBA TBA TBA Schnecksville/Range $410
#58996 NCJA 040-12 TBA TBA TBA Schnecksville/Range $410
#58718 NCJA 040-14 11/10-11/14/2025 8 a.m.-5p.m. M-F Schnecksville/Range $410

Act 235 Lethal Weapons Without Firearms Recertification

Set up on request of interested student.

Firearms/Force Options Orientation
Ideal training for students with no background with firearms. Set up on request of an interested group or student. For more information, please email to: amilios@lccc.edu.

Firearms Decision Making Skills for the Responsible Gun Owner

This challenging course provides real-world situations and experience for the student who really desires learning beyond beginner marksmanship training. Topics covered: safety and fundamentals / federal and Pa. law / use of force and human dynamics scenarios with Glock simunition gear / full-day shooting at local range.

Act 235 Lethal Weapons With Firearms Recertification

CRN: Course Number: Dates: Time: Days: Location: Cost:
#58729 NCJA 050-10 TBA TBA TBA Schnecksville/Range $175
#58730 NCJA 050-11 TBA TBA. TBA Schnecksville/Range $175
#58732 NCJA 050-12 9/24/2025 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. W Schnecksville/Range $175
#58997 NCJA 050-13 10/22/2025 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. W Schnecksville/Range $175
#58734 NCJA 050-14 11/19/2025 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. W Schnecksville/Range $175
#58735 NCJA 050-15 12/17/2025 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. W Schnecksville/Range $175

Private Shooting Range Training

Class will be set up on request of interested groups or students and training is customized to needs. Cost varies.

Recertification Retired Law Enforcement Officer ID Act (LEOSA)

CRN: Course Number: Dates: Time: Days: Location: Cost:
#58740 NCJA 060-10 TBA TBA TBA Range $59
#58741 NCJA 060-11 TBA TBA TBA Range $59
#58742 NCJA 060-12 9/24/2025 4-8 p.m. W Range $59
#58743 NCJA 060-13 10/22/2025 4-8 p.m. W Range $59
#58744 NCJA 060-14 11/19/2025 4-8 p.m. W Range $59
#58745 NCJA 060-15 12/17/2025 4-8 p.m. W Range $59

Active Attacker Training
Class set up on request and ideally will be held at requesting parties’ property as the goal is reality-based training. This event is part lecture (what to do and how to do it) and then practical exercises wearing safety gear and using Glock training simunition equipment (all supplied by the college). Hours and depth of training will vary on individual and organizational request/needs.

Force Science De-escalation Training
Class set up on request. This training event is all lecture and focuses on the skills needed in attempting de-escalation techniques on non-cooperative individuals.

Customizable Public Safety Training Classes
Available upon request.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Email:  amilios@lccc.edu

Nationally Accredited Paramedic Program through EMI

Requirements:

  • Current PA EMT Certification
  • At least one year current, active PA EMT experience is preferred
  • Anatomy and Physiology are prerequisites. Class are held in the fall for the program that starts in the spring.

For all other details, contact Thomas Rothrock Thomas.Rothrock@lvhn.org or leave a message at 484-884-0051.