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Information session held in May of each year.

Registration (online and paper) runs July 1–August 15

Registration fee is $600 non-refundable

Program begins August/September each year and runs 15 months

Must be currently certified as an EMT or AEMT in Pennsylvania for admission.
Advanced placement option for certified AEMT.

Total cost is approximately $6000

Course is broken into 4 modules—each module requires a down payment and offers a payment plan.

  • Module 1–approximate cost is $2400
  • Module 2–approximate cost is $1600
  • Module 3–approximate cost is $900
  • Module 4–approximate cost is $700

Training course is delivered via 3 ways:

  • Online platform
    Weekly interactive lecture, homework assignments, quizzes, exams are completed utilizing the online platform
  • Virtual Zoom delivery
    Virtual LIVE Zoom sessions are offered 1 to 2 times per month
  • Face to face sessions
    Face to face skill sessions are offered 1 to 2 times per month

Optional live Zoom sessions are offered throughout month as needed for review and individual student assistance.

Tuition covers:

  • All textbooks, uniforms, ID Badge, access to online platforms, clinical skill trackers, access to CastleBranch website, background check, and drug test.

Additional out of pocket expenses:

  • FBI Fingerprint, cost of physical exam, immunization titers, TB Testing, Tetanus shot, Individual Professional Liability Insurance, and travel expenses.

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William T. Bailey, Jr.

Emergency Medical Services Coordinator/Area Training Representative, Emergency Medical Services
[email protected]
724-430-4217
Eberly, 201B

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Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
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