CareerNOW is proud to partner with Life EMS in Kalamazoo to offer EMT training. Life EMS Ambulance Education Centre is state-licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) training facility. As an EMT student, you will learn how to assess medical and trauma patients, manually ventilate, place supraglottic airways, control bleeding, splint and much more. We will assist you in developing skills and compassion for people in their time of need. You will utilize your critical thinking skills, learning to act quickly and decisively, and enjoy a work environment where no two days are the same. A clinical experience is a mandatory component of this course with a minimum number of hours required on an ambulance. Life EMS students complete their courses prepared to pass all appropriate National Registry licensure and certification exams.
Quick Facts
Type
Private Business and Vocational School
Length
10 weeks
Format
In-person
Location
Northside
Career Field(s)
Next Start Date
Next deadline
Am I Eligible For This Program
Eligibility Requirements
Age
Acceptable Forms of Verification: Birth Certificate, Michigan ID or Driver's License
Criminal Convictions as an adult
Acceptable Forms of Verification: ICHAT Report
Other Requirement
Chauffeur License
Placement Test
Acceptable Forms of Verification: Transcripts showing a GPA of 2.5 or higher, qualifying ACT/SAT test scores, a minimum grade of "C" in the equivalent of college-level courses for English and Algebra, or take a placement test at Lake Michigan College.
What documents will I need?
Birth Certificate, Michigan ID or Driver's License
ICHAT Report
Transcripts showing a GPA of 2.5 or higher, qualifying ACT/SAT test scores, a minimum grade of "C" in the equivalent of college-level courses for English and Algebra, or take a placement test at Lake Michigan College.
How Much Will I Earn Or Spend
This program pays its participants
This program is free of cost
Compensation
Paycheck
Full-time employment available during training
$18.15/hour Semi-Monthly
Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees (Without Financial Aid)
$0.00
Financial Aid
Percentage of Costs Typically Covered by Financial Aid
100%
Qualification for Financial Aid
Application
Where Is This Program Located
Northside
Address
517 East North Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
What Other Resources Does This Program Offer
None
Career Advising
Career Pathway Plan development and navigation
Transportation Assistance
Assistance with obtaining chauffeur license, gas cards
Intensive Case Management
Job Placement
What Could This Training Lead To?
Degrees or other credentials
National Registry EMT Certification
When And How Can I Start?
Admissions
Contact
Lisa Smith
CareerNOW Coordinator
lisa.smith@kresa.org