BC3 EMS Academy
Train to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and begin your career with a Butler County EMS service.
This program is grant-funded by Butler County and FREE to participants.
Academy Details
March Cohort
| Start Date | Mar. 3 |
| Application Deadline | Feb. 3 |
June Cohort
| Start Date | June 9 |
| Application Deadline | May 9 |
Academy Length
8 Weeks
Classroom Sessions
Monday - Thursday | 8 AM - 5 PM | BC3 Main Campus
Ambulance Ride-Along
Weekends | Flexible Scheduling
This on-the-job training will rotate between Independence Health Care - Butler Memorial Hospital and Butler Co. EMS agencies.
Stipend & Service Commitment
Academy participants will be paid a stipend for meeting benchmarks:
$13/hour | 40 hours a week
Academy participants must commit one year of service to a Butler Co. EMS agency after successful completion of the training.
Grant-Funded Training
Grant-funded by Butler County and FREE to participants.
The EMS Academy was developed by the Butler County Commissioners, Butler County Community College and countywide EMS services to create a pipeline of EMT's by providing training and support to residents who are interested in the field.
Academy Requirements
- EMT Training approved by the PA Department of Health
- Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training (EVDT)
- Personal Empowerment Training
- Voucher to cover the cost of one attempt at the NREMT Cognitive Exam
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be a Butler Co. resident for at least one year.
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have a valid (current and unrestricted) driver’s license.
Advisory Board & Participating Agencies
- Butler County 911 Center
- Independence Health System, Butler Memorial Hospital
- Butler Ambulance Service
- Cranberry EMS
- East Butler EMS
- Harmony EMS
- Karns City Regional Ambulance Service
- Portersville EMS
- Saxonburg EMS
- Slippery Rock Fire and Rescue Team
- Quality EMS
Apply Now!
- Download and complete the application.
- Submit application and a cover letter via email or postal mail.
Email:
EMS@bc3.edu
Subject line: EMS Academy Application
Mail:
Butler County Community College
EMS Department
107 College Drive
Butler, PA 16002
