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EMS EDUCATION AT CCBC
Since 1974, the Community College of Beaver County has offered EMT, Paramedic and Medical First Responder training. Accredited by the PA Department of Health, we can offer you: - Central Location
- Fully Equipped Training Lab
- Experienced Instructional Staff
- Dedicated Learning Facility
Our Emergency Medical Technician course provides entry-level certification for those interested in obtaining employment in Emergency Medical Services. The 139-hour EMT-Basic program follows the National Standard curriculum. Topics include: - Scene Safety Issues
- Medical/Legal/Ethical Responsibilities
- Basic Cardiac Life Support for HCP
- Oxygen and Adjuncts
- Patient Assessment
- Lifting and Moving
- Trauma Care
- Medical Emergencies
- Ambulance Operations
- EMS Rescue, Haz-Mat & WMD Ops
- Emergency Obstetrics
- Pediatric Emergencies
The Emergency Medical Responder course grants PA Department of Health certification for first responders who will provide basic care until EMS arrival. Topics include: - EMS Systems
- Scene Safety and Hazard Control
- Patient Assessment
- BCLS-HCP
- Basic Trauma Care
- Medical Emergencies
- Emergency Obstetrics
- Special Operations
Finally, our NREMT-Paramedic course is an advanced care program offered at CCBC through a cooperative agreement with the Community College of Allegheny County. It is open to all EMT-B responders, and includes didactic, clinical and field learning opportunities, and is taught by experienced local educators. Successful completion will result in both PA Department of Health and National Registry certifications. Call for information on these additional PA Department of Health certification courses and other related EMS and PASFA programs at CCBC: - Basic Vehicle Rescue
- Basic Rescue Practices
- Special Vehicle Rescue (firefighters, QRS, police officers, industrial, public venues, schools, sports staff)
Check out CCBC's EMS Education program for yourself. For more information, contact Jim Campese at 724-480-3530 or email us at ems@ccbc.edu. For a listing of current class offerings, click on the appropriate EMT Class Schedule to the left of this page. |
