Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
ALS Refresher New Date
Basic Life Skills—CPR Training New Fall Dates
BLS Refresher Course (EMR and EMT)
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) First Responder
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Two dates and locations
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal
Situational Awareness for First Responders
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
The two day (sixteen hour) course covers advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) according to the standards promulgated by the American Heart Association. Information is presented in lectures, demonstrations, and small-group workshops that allows you to update your clinical expertise and learn new skills.
Pre-registration is required.
Call 724-430-4217 prior to first class for information on completing the pre-test required by the American Heart Association.
Course Fee is $125.00
If you are interested in learning more about ACLS, fill out the following form.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal of Paramedics, R.N.s and Physicians according to ACLS standards as promulgated by the American Heart Association.
Pre-registration is required—Call 724-430-4217 prior to first class for information on completing the pre-test required by the American Heart Association.
Course Fee: $80.00
If you are interested in learning more about ACLS Renewal, fill out the following form.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Provides basic and limited advanced emergency care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual will function as part of a comprehensive EMS response team. Under medical oversight the A-EMT will perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The A-EMT is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
*Must be 18 years of age or older and a Pennsylvania State Certified Emergency Medical Technician to enroll in this course.
Date: February 2–May 17, 2021
Online virtual classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Lab sessions every other Sunday, starting February 14, 2021 from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. at these locations:
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus Eberly Building, Rooms 102 and 103
EMS West, Kersey, PA 15846
*In-person orientation is Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Course fee is $1000.00
Payment options and registration:
Online registration (requires payment in full)
Payment plan (contact our office 724-430-4217 or 724-430-4211)
*Course fee does not include textbook.
*Optional hard copy of text book can be purchased-ISBN 9780134420127
Seats are limited—Registration deadline January 26, 2021
ALS Refresher
30 hours of continuing education for Paramedic level emergency medical services providers as prescribed by the NREMT (National Registry).
Course will be completely online using Zoom sessions.
*Must be a certified A-EMT or Paramedic or be eligible for National Registry re-testing at either level
Course fee is $150
Dates: September 7 to October 26
Times: Tuesday—6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Location: online using Zoom sessions
No textbook required.
If you are interested in learning more about Paramedic Refresher, fill out the following form.
Basic Life Skills—CPR Training
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers training reinforces healthcare professionals' understanding of the importance of early CPR and defibrillation, basic steps of performing CPR, relieving choking, using an AED, and the role of each link in the Chain of Survival. Skill performance includes adult, child, and infant patients, as well as 2-rescuer CPR, AED use, and use of a bag-mask for ventilation. Students must successfully complete both skills and written examinations for certification. This course meets occupational requirements for health care providers in various fields.
You do not need to be in the medical field to participate in this course.
This specific training will be held at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus in the Eberly Building.
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- August 21, 2021
To register, call 724-430-4211 or online. - September 18, 2021
To register, call 724-430-4211 or online. - October 16, 2021
To register, call 724-430-4211 or online. - November 13, 2021
To register, call 724-430-4211 or online.
BLS Refresher Course (EMR and EMT)
BLS Refresher presents basic certified providers (EMR, EMT) with the updated national component requirements for recertification or remediation as required by the National Registry of EMT’s. This course will provide students with updated core education curriculum for basic providers in the practice of prehospital care. Information will be delivered by lecture and participation in case study reviews, no skill component is required.
*Must be a certified EMR or EMT or be eligible for National Registry remediation at either level.
Course will be completely virtual using Zoom sessions.
Course fee: $80
Dates: To Be Determined
Time: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
No textbook required
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)-First Responder
The First Responder training program is based upon the course designed by the US Department of Transportation. This course was developed to provide training in emergency medical care for those who are likely to be the first persons to arrive at an accident or emergency scene, by nature of their vocation. While emergency care is not likely to be the first responder's primary responsibility, the first responder should know the basic principles of emergency medical care, so the initial steps in assessment of injuries and treatment of life threatening emergencies may be initiated.
Must be 16 years of age or older to enroll in this course.
Course fee is $200.00
Course fee does not include textbook. Textbooks are available at the Penn State Fayette Bookstore at a cost of $133.95, call the bookstore at 724-430-4178.
If you are interested in learning more about the Emergency Medical Responder, fill out the following form.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor
Emergency Medical Services Instructor is a course designed to prepare participants to teach in the dynamic field of pre-hospital care. Students will explore educational psychology and teaching strategies. Participants will also discuss and practice various aspects of teaching in the cognitive, effective and psycho-motor domains. students will practice oral and practical lessons with each other, offering feedback on the effectiveness of their lesson. Students will learn strategies of dealing with both the problem and the exceptional student. An update of new information win EMS will be provided.
*Must complete AHA BLS Instructor Essentials course on line prior to start of class (not included in tuition fee) or provide proof of current BLS Instructor certification. Call office for details 724-430-4217.
**Participants must be at least 18 years of age and have current certification, with at least one year experience, s a PA DOH EMT/AEMT/Paramedic.
Date: June 15 to July 1, 2021
All classes offered online via Zoom
June 15, 17, 21, 24, 28, and July 1, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
June 19, 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Course fee is $250
Textbook required, not included in course fee. Foundations of Education–Third Edition ISBN # 9781284145168
Register for the EMS Instructor Training
If you are interested in learning more about EMS Instructor, fill out the following form.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
This course provides a basic foundation in pre-hospital emergency medical services care, as per procedures developed by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Prerequisites are:
A. Must be 16 years of age or older.
B. Prioritized Department of Health selection process enforced.
The program will be a minimum of 160 hours with combined lecture & practical skill sessions. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible for certification from the NREMT and the PA Dept. of health as an EMT.
August 29 to December 12, 2021
In-person classes every Thursday from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
every other Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting August 29, 2021, online coursework weekly.
Location: Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus
Course Fee is $750.00
(includes access to online platform, e-textbook, CPR certification, EVDT certification)
Hard copy of textbook may be purchased by student at own expense
AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 12th Edition, ISBN #9781284227222
*National Registry Exam fee not included in course fee
September 14, 2021 to February 24, 2022
In-person classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Occasional Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Smethport VFD, 109 South Nelson St., Smethport, PA 16749
Course Fee is $850.00
(includes access to online platform, textbook, 2 Fisdap comprehensive exams)
*National Registry Exam fee not included in course fee
Funding assistance provided through a regional rural EMS education initiative. Please call Bill Bailey for more information—724-430-4217.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
This sixteen hour course covers Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) according to the standards of the American Heart Association. Information presented in lectures, demonstrations and small-group workshops, allows the student to update clinical expertise and learn new skills.
Pre-registration is required.
Call 724-430-4217, prior to first day of class, for information on completing the pre-test required by the American Heart Association.
Course fee is $125.00
If you are interested in learning more about PALS, fill out the following form.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Renewal of Paramedics, R.N.s and Physicians according to PALS standards as promulgated by the American Heart Association.
Pre-registration is required—Call 724-430-4217 prior to first class for information on completing the pre-test required by the American Heart Association.
Course fee: $80:00
If you are interested in learning more about PALS Renewal, fill out the following form.
Situational Awareness for First Responders
Situational Awareness for First Responders was developed to empower emergency responders with resources to understand and prepare for the physical, emotional, and cognitive responses to a critical incident.
First responders must prepare for increasingly violent environments due to the opioid epidemic and a higher frequency of active-shooter situations. The course will introduce survival mindset tactics, cover and concealment exercises, and best practices for addressing real-world ambush scenarios.
Situational Awareness for First Responders is a four-hour session offered free of charge. Connellsville native and law enforcement executive Brian Ruck will lead the session. The course is sponsored by Fayette County Emergency Medical Services Council.
If you are interested in learning more about The Situational Awareness for First Responders Course, fill out the following form.