Program Chair
Carl West
cwest15@lakelandcc.edu
440.525.8182
In keeping with the mission, philosophy and goals of the college, the Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Program attempts to educate and prepare competent and responsible emergency medical technicians so that they can deliver the best quality health care to patients. In addition, the program fosters professionalism, personal growth and development, and self-actualization.
The goals of the EMT Program are to:
- Provide students with the knowledge and technical skill for a career into the profession of prehospital emergency care.
- Prepare the student to meet the criteria to sit for the National Registry Test.
- Develop interpersonal skills and attitudes needed to interact with patients, hospital staff and other health care professionals.
- Promote student awareness of medical ethics and develop professionalism.
EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters are in very high demand. Almost all departments are currently hiring and pay is rising to meet the demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for emergency medical technicians.
Ohio Revised Code allows high school students to enter the EMT program provided they are a senior in high school and at least 17 years of age.
- Admitted to CCP program (general CCP admission requires a 2.75 grade-point average or better and a B or higher in high school English). Apply now!
- Background checks and drug screening
- Health requirements
- Driver's license
None.
- Emergency Medical Technician-EMT Basic Certification/Area of Specialization (3501)
- Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Certificate/Area of Specialization (3254)
State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician-EMT
Students will be able to sit for the National Registry Exam when all course requirements are successfully completed and they have turned 18 years of age. Otherwise, they will have to wait to register for the exam until their 18th birthday.
Apply to the CCP program • Apply to the paramedic certificate program