About
Northampton Community College’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course is offered at the Pocono campus in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. It trains emergency services personnel to assess and treat sick and injured people, with instruction in airway management, basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, medical and traumatic emergencies, patient movement, and incident management. The course provides hands-on training and prepares successful students to take the Pennsylvania/National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examinations. Admission requires applicants to be at least 16 years old and attend a mandatory orientation before enrolling. Personal health insurance and Pennsylvania, FBI, and child abuse clearances must be completed before registration.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Tuition: Course fee includes textbook, online learning access code, uniform polo shirt, CPR pocket mask, and malpractice insurance; the NREMT certification exam fee is excluded.
- Leads to: PA/NREMT EMT certification examinations
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Northampton Community College - Monroe Campus
Northampton Community College, Monroe Campus, is a community college in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. The college prepares students for occupational fields including medical assisting, emergency medical services, culinary arts, paralegal work, early childhood education, and optician services, among others. Its education and training offerings include programs of study, online learning, community education, and workforce training. Northampton also provides career-focused training through a dedicated career-training platform, with options related to human resources, tax preparation, civil design, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. The college serves prospective, adult, online, guest, visiting, and international students through distinct educational and admissions pathways. Community-oriented offerings include business engagement, customized training, consulting, coaching, and resources for local organizations.