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George Stone To Offer EMT Program Beginning In January
December 15, 2014
George Stone Technical Center has announced an the addition of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class beginning January 8, 2015. EMT Program Director Monica Knight and Medical Director, Dr. Chris Durant, received state credentials and final approval to start the new GSTC program from the State of Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and National Registry.
“We are excited to be working closely with Escambia County EMS and Sacred Heart Hospital on this amazing endeavor,” explained Knight.
The 10 week-long EMT program provides students with an understanding of this medical field, especially the pre-hospital setting. The students will complete a combination of classroom delivered education, along with skills training, and hands-on clinical experiences. Classes will be full-time Monday through Friday. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National EMT Certification Exam.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for students in the local area. This program will prepare them for many employment opportunities with in our community,” said Thomas Rollins, Principal of George Stone Technical Center.
“EMT certification means eligibility for employment in various technical patient care fields of employment and puts students on the path to enrolling in a paramedic program, or even a firefighting program,” added Knight.
Students interested in enrolling in the EMT program should speak to a GSTC guidance counselor or Knight. The total cost for the course is between $1,200 and $1,300. The deadline to register for the first class is January 6, 2015. The next class will begin in late March. For information on the EMT program and EMS Education at George Stone Technical Center, call (850) 941-6200, ext.2177 or visit www.georgestonecenter.com.
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6 Responses to “George Stone To Offer EMT Program Beginning In January”
EMT,
The waiting list is actually only 1 semester and their program is 16 weeks (4 months) and express education is actually inferior to space learning. But lets don’t let facts get in the way. The fact is the students are not going to get near the same education as the nationally ranked and recognized local program. If I am an employer who am I going to hire? The express program or the program that really focuses on getting the best education for their students?
Bob Jones
Bob Jones
Midway closed their program only because of state requirements. It is GREAT that someone else is offering a EMT program because PSC has such a waiting list and their program is WAY TO LONG. 10 week course is a better course than 2 or 3 days a week for 6 months.
This area already has a fantastic EMT program. In fact, it is ranked in the top of the nation. It more than fills the needs of this area. Is this a good use of tax payer money to offer a program that is not needed? Midway closed their program recently. The reason PSC doesn’t move their EMT program around is because they have heavily invested in their program at Warrington. It has state of the art simulation manikins, built in ambulances in the lab, modern classroom equipment that cannot be moved around. I know their staff is known nationally in their field for their simulation. I suspect this is move is more about enrollment that serving the communities needs.
This is Awesome for new people wanting to take the class! I drove to Warrington from Molino for my classes in 1989!!!!
This a GREAT idea, now I dont have to waste tons of fuel to go to the Warrington PSC campus, seeing that PSC has 3 campuses I pass one every day to go to work and the other is 8 miles from my house and only offers it at the Warrington one. I know people in Jay and Walnut Hill area that wouldve had to drive all that way out there then home but this fixes everything. Thanks George Stone, Mrs. Knight and others that put this program together.
Another great option to get more EMT’s in the workforce.