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MCC offers classes to meet EMT demand
McCOOK, Neb. -- They’re the frontline workers – the first to respond when someone is injured or sick. They take control of emergency situations, provide immediate care, calm fears and often block the door between life and death.
With the ongoing pandemic, emergency medical technicians are needed more than ever. Many communities rely on volunteer EMTs to work with fire and emergency service departments in their areas.
McCook Community College is doing its part to help meet the demand. The college has options available for EMT classes that teach the basics of emergency care - such as how to check vital signs and how to assess, splint and transport patients.
Upon successful completion of the classes, students can take the EMT certifying exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Licensure is good for two years.
Three standard courses, completed over two semesters from August through May, will be offered beginning Aug. 24. Classes will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at MCC with instructor Steve Yager.
Classes can also be taken from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings at MCC with instructor Marc Harpham or from 6-10 p.m. Monday and Thursday evenings at the Imperial EMS station with instructor Billie Hayes.
Additionally, the college will offer a one-semester accelerated EMT class with instructor Todd Hovey beginning in January and ending in May. Sessions will be from 6-10 p.m. Monday and Thursday evenings and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. one Saturday per month.
More information about any of the classes is available through Joy Molcyk, EMS/paramedic program director, at (308) 344-8035 or molcykj@mpcc.edu.
Information about classes in the North Platte area is available through Alex McConnell, EMS/CPR coordinator, at (308) 221-6419 or mcconnella@mpcc.edu.