BC3 EMS Academy
Train to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and begin your career with a Butler County EMS service.
Academy Details
March 3 - April 25
8 Weeks | BC3 Main Campus
Classroom Sessions
Monday - Thursday | 8 AM - 5 PM
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 by the County of Butler 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.
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
