In emergencies, people of all ages, races, genders, regions and faiths may rely on EMTs to respond quickly and competently. From car accidents to gun shots, childbirth to accidental poisonings, heart attacks to broken limbs, EMTs must be prepared for and skilled in providing immediate care until patients can be transported to a hopsital if necessary.
Becoming an emergency medical technician takes training and experience. EMTs must know how to assess an emergency scene, control bleeding, apply splints, assist in childbirth, administer oxygen and perform CPR and other basic life support skills.
Those interested in becoming an EMT may attend a class Feb. 23 at 499 W. Washington St., North Webster. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. from Feb. 23 to Aug. 26.
The cost for the class is $600, and participants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license, current CPR card and have or be in the process of obatining Hepatitis vaccine and TB test results.
For more information, contact Sue Bechtold at bechtold315@comcast.net or call 574-551-2868.
