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Barton Emergency Medical Services Program applications open through July 28

emt students push a patient on a stretcher
EMT students go through a training exercise on the Barton campus in 2019.

April 8, 2022
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Those wanting to help save lives and be a part of a vital industry can apply for Barton’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) programs now through July 28.

EMTs and AEMTs are in high demand and Barton’s Director of Emergency Medical Services Education Program Karyl White urges those interested to apply.

“This is an industry that is a calling for people,” she said. “It’s a very intense job, but it’s very rewarding and fulfilling. Some people are just made for this.”

Barton's program qualifies for the KS Promise Scholarship, which means students can complete it at no cost. For more information about this visit bartonccc.edu/promiseact.

The Emergency Medical Services Program offers coursework at all levels of pre-hospital emergency care. It is designed to meet not only the required continuing education requirements but also a variety of offerings intended to keep you current in the areas of patient care, equipment, techniques, and technology. The curriculum is structured around the current National Standard curriculum and is nationally recognized.

Barton EMS Highlights:

  • Barton offers coursework at all levels of pre-hospital emergency care
  • EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic
  • Barton focuses on rural and hard to reach students
  • Barton EMS Education has the largest geographical area of any community college in Kansas; making education convenient and accessible
  • Classes are offered at a variety of sites for training and multiple start dates for student convenience

For more information, please contact Director of Emergency Medical Services Education Karyl White at whitek@bartonccc.edu or visit ems.bartonccc.edu.