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
Hybrid or Blended Program
Location
Northside
Career Field(s)
Next Start Date
05/31/2023
Next deadline
05/05/2023
Am I Eligible For This Program
Eligibility Requirements
Age
Minimum: 18, Maximum: 24
Acceptable Forms of Verification: Birth Certificate, Michigan ID or Driver's License
Criminal Convictions as an adult
Participant must not have a history of specific convictions or varieties of convictions.
Acceptable Forms of Verification: ICHAT Report
Other Requirement
Chauffeur License
Residency
Participant must be a resident of Kalamazoo County.
Acceptable Forms of Verification: Michigan ID or Driver's License
What documents will I need?
Birth Certificate, Michigan ID or Driver's License
ICHAT Report
Michigan ID or Driver's License
How Much Will I Earn Or Spend
Program Financial Information
Tuition and Fees (Without Financial Aid)
$0.00
Percentage of Costs Typically Covered by Financial Aid
100%
Qualification for Financial Aid
Application
Financial Aid
Program-specific funding
Paid Program?
no
Program Free?
yes
Where Is This Program Located
Address
517 East North Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Location Information
Location Type
Training Facility
Neighborhood
Northside
What Other Resources Does This Program Offer
None
Compensation
Paycheck
Full-time employment available during training
$18.15/hour Semi-Monthly
Participant Supports
Career Advising
Career Pathway Plan development and navigation
Supported By this program directly
Alumni Eligibile: yes
Transportation Assistance
Assistance with obtaining chauffeur license, gas cards
Supported By this program directly
Alumni Eligibile: no
Intensive Case Management
Supported By this program directly
Alumni Eligibile: no
Job Placement
Supported By this program directly
Alumni Eligibile: no
Quality Indicators
Average Number of Program Participants Per Year
Reported by/how: The Program Itself
Year: 30
Average Salary of Program Completers
Reported by/how: The Program Itself
Year: 30
Program Completion Rate
Reported by/how: The Program Itself
Year: 30
Job Retention Rate
Reported by/how: The Program Itself
Year: 30
Earnings Increase
Reported by/how: The Program Itself
Year: 30
Certified by State Board of Education
Reported by/how: The Program Itself
Year: 30
What Could This Training Lead To?
Credentials
License Recognized by the State Involved or the Federal Government
other National Registry EMT Certification
Job Titles
29-2042.00 - Emergency Medical Technicians
When And How Can I Start?
Application Instructions
Training programs are offered on a year-round basis. Interested individuals can apply at any point during the year. The CareerNOW Career Coach will then connect with you to prepare you for the next available training program in your field of interest. See program website at https://www.kresa.org/Page/2318 for the application.
Admissions
Rolling Admissions? yes
Training courses held throughout the year on approximately a quarterly basis
Contact
Lisa Smith
CareerNOW Coordinator
lisa.smith@kresa.org