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Lancaster EMS proudly hosts a PA Bureau of EMS approved EMT-Basic Certification Course. Our EMT Academy is an ‘earn while you learn’ style program where candidates are paid from the onset at $16.00/hr. The class is held over the course of approximately 15 weeks Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The program comes with a two year contract of full-time employment upon completion, with a base rate for new Lancaster EMS EMTs of $22.25/hr.

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EMT Certifcation

Emergency Medical Technicians, better known as EMTs, are an important part of the pre-hospital healthcare community. They work in various locations, from Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations to fire departments, industrial first aid teams and special response teams. EMTs see patients at a critical time, during illness or injury. They are caring people who provide pre-hospital care, comfort and compassion.

If you are looking to achieve EMT certification through a more traditional, classroom-based course, visit HACC's EMT Certification page.

Paramedic Certifcation

Paramedics, in addition to possessing all the skills of an EMT, are trained in advanced cardiac monitoring, medication administration, IV therapy, trauma management and advanced airway placement and control. Outside the hospital setting, they are typically the highest level healthcare providers to respond during an emergency. Their leadership and expertise play a vital role in public healthcare and safety.

The Paramedic Program is a collaborative effort between Lancaster EMS and St. Joseph's University Lancaster, known as the Lancaster Consortium for Emergency Medical Education (LCFEME). For further information or registration for the program, please visit the Saint Joseph's University's Paramedic Certificate page.