Established in 1993, the School of EMS offers an intensive 12-month program and a four basic emergency medical technician course, accredited by the state of Ohio. The paramedic course offers classes in advanced airway technique, pharmacology and cardiology. Paramedic program graduates achieved a 100-percent passing rate on the National Registry exam in 1999. Day and evening classes are available starting in January and August. The basic EMT course covers basic assessment skills, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management and splinting techniques.
Graduates are eligible to take the state certification examination.