Hermitage Career andTechnical Emergency Medical Technician Course

About the Program

Category: Risk and Emergency Management (Best in Category)

Year: 2015

In Fall 2013, Henrico County Division of Fire partnered with the Hermitage High School Career and Technical Emergency Medical Technical program. The ability to deliver high-quality emergency medical services (EMS) is a large and critical component of our public safety system. Exposing high school students to the function and responsibilities of EMS through the delivery of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program helps to promote social responsibility, citizenship, and educate young adults about the field of public safety. This program also reviews the demographic population and the resources of their community within Henrico County. Students learn about the career options available in EMS, health sciences, fire prevention and suppression and the direct impact that these careers have within their community. These students, Henrico County Division of Fire personnel, and the instructor of the program have been invigorated with the success and the increased interest in the EMT program.