Emergency Medical Technician class set in Brookings

Southwestern Oregon Community College is partnering with Cal-Ore Life Flight to offer an Emergency Medical Technician Basic class in Brookings beginning Feb. 13.

Before starting the class, students must complete an application process. To be considered, students must be 18 or older, provide a copy of a high school diploma or GED, meet the minimum score requirement on a placement test and provide proof of immunizations as specified on the application.

The two-term EMT Basic class, totaling 10 credits, costs $492 per term, plus the cost of textbooks and supplies. Volunteers at local fire departments or other public safety non-profits may be able to get tuition waivers from their agencies, bringing the cost down to $160 per term. There is no additional charge for out-of-state students.

Class is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Cal-Ore Life Flight facility on Cove Road in Brookings. Attendance at each session is mandatory to meet the number of instruction hours required by the state.

Those interested are encouraged to pick up an application packet at the Southwestern Brookings Center or Gold Beach Center and return it as soon as possible. The class will only be offered if an adequate class size is met. For more information or to register, those interested can contact the Brookings Center at (541) 469-5017 or the Gold Beach Center at (541) 247-2741.

Press Release Date: January 31, 2007