Students will be required to achieve academic minimums throughout the course, the expectation of which will explained on the first day of class. Failure to meet or exceed academic minimums will result in the students expulsion from the program without refund. 

Students will be expected to perform physical skills at the discretion of the instructor. Students must be able to lift 125lbs (equally distributed) by themselves to a height of 33 inches for a distance of 10 feet, or as a member of a team lift a combined total of 250 lbs., to the same parameters.

Requirement:  

1.  Complete a PA DOH EMS application (to include a criminal background check) within 14 days from first day of class (directions provided in class).

2.   Meet or exceed academic minimums established first day of class

3.   Complete skills evaluation to a minimumally established standard

4.   Complete online training class including:  NIMS 100, NIMS 200, NIMS 700, NIMS 800, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Mandated reporter training. (directions provided in class)

5.    Meet or exceed minimum attendance requirements (no more than 10% missed) explained in class.

6.    Follow the dress code policy 

Course books and materials will be provided to the student the first day of class.