About the Program
Paramedics are an important part of the healthcare community, providing immediate treatment to victims of illness or injury. Outside the hospital setting, they are typically the highest level healthcare providers to respond during an emergency. Their leadership and expertise play a vital role in public healthcare and safety during medical emergencies, rescue operations, mass casualty situations, fires and crime scenes.
Program Description
Our Paramedic Program is a collaborative effort between the Center for Continuing Education in the Institute for Professional Development at Lancaster General College and Lancaster Emergency Medical Services Association (Lancaster EMS). Instruction is provided by experienced paramedics, registered nurses and physicians. The twelve-month program consists of approximately 1,200 hours of classroom, clinical and field experience.
Class Locations and Times
Classes will begin in January and will be held at Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences, with some supplemental classes conducted at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center. Classes will be held Monday and Thursday evenings from 6 PM to 10 PM as well as every fourth Saturday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Registration Criteria Specific to This Program
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet the following requirements:
- Be a high school graduate or hold a G.E.D.
- Be currently certified as EMT Basic.
- Hold a valid driver’s license.
- Physical Exam.
- Drug screen.
- Criminal background check.
- Child abuse check.
Fees
Paramedic Program tuition is $5,000, which includes all required textbooks, lab fees and two uniform shirts. Registration fee is $100, which must be included with your registration form. See Payment Plan (PDF) (link on the left side of this page) for information about and to apply for our payment plan for the Paramedic Program.
To Register
Download and complete the Paramedic Registration Form (PDF) (link on the left side of this page). Mail the form with your $100 registration fee to: Institute for Professional Development, 555 North Duke St, Lancaster PA 17604. Registration deadline is December 1, 2008.
Additional Questions
About Lancaster EMS LEMSA
Lancaster EMS is located at 1829 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster PA 17602. Phone is 717-481-4841. Their website is
www.lemsa.com (link on the left side of this page).
About the Center for Continuing Education
Part of the Institute for Professional Development at Lancaster General College, the Center for Continuing Education is dedicated to offering timely, relevant and effective continuing education activities that meet the learning needs of healthcare professionals. Our continuing education offerings are diverse and reflective of the varying needs of our community—from personal enrichment to license renewal. For other offerings of the Center for Continuing Education, use the links on the left side of this page and visit the Catalog of Courses, Conferences, Life Support, and the EMT program.
For more information about the Center for Continuing Education, contact:
Kurt Doan
Chair, Continuing Education
Institute for Professional Development
Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences
717-544-4243
Updated 8/5/08