• Earn EMT certification while learning CPR and basic first aid

• Train with real medical equipment, plus patient and ambulance simulators

• Explore how the human body works and master medical terminology

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Ready to save the day? Our Emergency Health Services program helps students develop the knowledge and confidence first responders need to step up when seconds matter. As they explore a variety of health care careers, students:

• Earn CPR, first aid and AED credentials while training to be an EMT
• Practice life-saving skills with patient and ambulance simulators
• Discover how the human body works as they study anatomy and physiology

In classrooms outfitted with real medical equipment, students work toward becoming EMTs as they master skills valuable to any future health care professional. Over four years, students progress from proper hand hygiene and personal protective equipment use to mastering medical terminology and deciphering EKG readouts.

Students collaborate with other future first responders from other LCTI programs during simulated emergencies. They also have opportunities to join in field trips to Cetronia Ambulance Corps and other Lehigh Valley facilities. Helping students build strong employability skills by emphasizing clear communication, ethical practices and self-discipline is an important element of the program, as well.

Industry Credentials

Emergency Health Services students can earn the following certifications and credentials in high school:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider via American Heart Association
• Certified EKG/EGG Technician via National Healthcareer Association
• Heartsaver First Aid via American Heart Association
• OSHA Certification via CareerSafe®
• OSHA Certification – Healthcare via CareerSafe®
• Pennsylvania Skills Certificate via NOCTI®
• Stop the Bleed via American Red Cross

College Credits

A statewide articulation agreement known as SOAR allows students to earn college credit for their work in the program. Additionally, the following schools have articulation agreements with LCTI that apply to Emergency Health Services: 

• Lehigh Carbon Community College

Career Pathways

with credentials:

• 911 dispatcher
• Emergency medical technician
• Firefighter

with associate degree:

• Paramedic
• Police officer

with bachelor’s degree:

• Emergency management director
• Emergency room nurse