April 15, 2025
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by SWAG合集 Communications
Those wanting to help save lives and be a part of a vital industry can apply for SWAG合集鈥檚 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) programs now through July 31.
SWAG合集 Director of Emergency Medical Services Education (EMS) Program Nicholas Larmer said EMTs and AEMTs are in high demand and urges those interested to apply.
鈥淓MS is a great medical field to get into in a short amount of time,鈥 he said. 鈥淎t SWAG合集, we train students to become competent, compassionate caregivers. We prepare them, at an entry-level, for the types of emergencies they might encounter. 听Our passion for EMS becomes the passion of the students. EMS not only saves lives; it changes them.鈥
SWAG合集's program qualifies for the Kansas Promise Scholarship, which means students can complete it at no cost. For more information about this, visit .
The EMS 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 students 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.
SWAG合集 EMS Highlights:
- SWAG合集 offers coursework at all levels of pre-hospital emergency care.
- EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic
- SWAG合集 focuses on rural and hard-to-reach students.
- SWAG合集 EMS Education has the largest geographical area of any community college in Kansas, making it 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 Nicholas Larmer at larmern@bartonccc.edu or visit .