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Paramedic Program

School of Health Sciences
Klump Academic Center, Rm. 4 · (570) 329-4931
Paramedic Patch Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

All paramedic training programs are not created equal. Pennsylvania College of Technology's Paramedic program is one of a few training institutions within Pennsylvania that is nationally accredited. National accreditation assures that the student is getting a quality education.

The course content for both the certificate and associate's degree exceeds all requirements of the national standard curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic, and provides an in-depth study of emergency medicine. Experienced full-time faculty and staff, low student-to-instructor ratios and a state-of-the-art facility ensure students get the most out of their educational experience.

Graduates will complete over 1,100 hours of field and clinical experience with experienced preceptors to guide them on a 1:1 basis. Excellent certification examination results and employer satisfaction with graduates provide proof the program is successful with meeting its primary goal of producing competent entry-level paramedics.

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Paramedic Program News

SUN Area Students Tour Paramedic Facilities

April 2008

Reviving Sim Man with a defibrillator Reading vital signs Students from SUN Area Career and Technology Center, in New Berlin, toured Penn College’s paramedic lab on April 14, where they had the opportunity to work with the equipment Penn College paramedic students use. The high school students are enrolled in the center’s police, corrections and security sciences program.

Grant to Support Weekend Paramedic Camp for High Schoolers

March 2008

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Penn College recently received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, through the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety, to support its second EMT-Paramedic Camp. The $2,000 grant provides about $1,500 for instructional supplies for the camp, with the remainder slated for publicity and advertising. The weekend camp is scheduled June 6-8 and is designed to introduce students entering grades nine to 12 to a variety of EMT-paramedic skills.

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Health Science Students Help to Administer 466 Free Flu Shots

December 2007

Penn College nursing, paramedic and physician assistant students volunteered to staff free flu clinics offered throughout Lycoming County last week, during which 466 influenza and 39 pneumonia vaccinations were given to county residents. The three-day initiative is a project of the Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition and the State Health Improvement Plan. Clinics were held at fire halls and community centers in Hughesville, Muncy, Montgomery, Williamsport, Hepburnville, Jersey Shore and Waterville.

Students to Help Administer Flu Vaccines in Lycoming County

November 2007

Students enrolled in the School of Health Sciences at Penn College will partner with state and local organizations to administer free flu shots throughout Lycoming County in November. Nursing, paramedic and physician assistant students will administer flu and pneumococcal vaccine and will distribute educational materials regarding the immunizations at seven sites. The students will be supervised by college faculty and a Pennsylvania Department of Health nurse.

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Health Sciences Students to Help at Little League World Series

August 2007

When 16 competing baseball teams and thousands of fans congregate for the Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, nearly 60 Penn College students will take shifts at the 10-day event to help safeguard their health.

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