About
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences offers its Emergency Medical Technician Program in West Reading, Pennsylvania. The program prepares students to serve as first responders during emergencies, covering assessment, injury treatment, and equipment use. It leads to the National Registry EMT Exam, which students are required to take after completing the program. The primary spring pathway runs on Saturdays and every other Sunday from January through May. Admission requires satisfactory scores on a pre-admission test measuring reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and basic math skills. After acceptance, students must complete a criminal record and healthcare fraud and abuse check, FBI fingerprinting, child-abuse clearance, health clearance, and proof of influenza immunization.
At a glance
- Next start: January 9, 2027
- Leads to: National Registry EMT Exam
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
- Employer sponsorship: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a health sciences institution in West Reading, Pennsylvania, offering Associate Degree in Surgical Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing Diploma, and Phlebotomy training. Its 36-acre campus provides opportunities for extracurricular enrichment alongside career-focused health education. The school includes programs connected to surgical technology, medical imaging, nursing, emergency medical services, and laboratory work. Its Department of Laboratory Services supports medical laboratory education and performs testing within Pennsylvania’s healthcare system. The campus includes a three-story educational building with technology and resources intended to support student learning. The school also provides student services, financial aid information, admissions programming, and resources related to academic and professional requirements.