It’s hard to believe that we are already coming up on our seventh year in business. The incredible journey began with just a few EMT classes as a new allied health program in 2010 to having graduated thousands of students in the last seven years. I’ve been proud to hear from many of our graduates…

EMT training requirements are fairly straightforward, but do sometimes vary depending on which state you will be seeking your EMT certification. The majority of states accept the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as the certifying body. So long as you take and pass an EMT course certified by the NREMT, pass the NREMT…

By: Joanne Ewen, JD, EMT, DOT-IK9 HandlerImagine having a puppy with so much energy and drive that she never stops. Leave her alone and she will chew up anything in sight, including walls! Would you deliberately choose that dog because of her extreme play drive and noisy barking? Well that’s Rebel, a rambunctious, energetic, and…

By: Marven Ewen, MDMedical DirectorYou may have heard on the news about a new virus called Zika. It is a viral infection that is transmitted in a mosquito-to-human-to-mosquito cycle. This virus first appeared in Brazil in May 2015 and has quickly spread through many South and Central American countries as well as Mexico and the…

By Jenny Ewen, BA, EMT, Marketing & Student ServicesSometimes multiple choice questions are a relief during an exam – you don’t have to come up with the answer out of thin air, it’s right there in front of you! But in the case of medical exams, multiple choice questions can just mess with your mind…

By Marven Ewen, MD, Medical DirectorIt’s that time of year again when we start seeing heat-related illness. The human body normally maintains a temperature of 98.6F through a complex system of homeostasis regulated by the hypothalamus. Normally at rest, the skin temperature will be about 94F. When exposed to conditions of high ambient temperature, the…

Tips for Surviving the Skills ExamBy Jenny Ewen, Marketing & Student ServicesWhile most of us are used to taking tests that consist of multiple choice questions, essay questions, or short-answer questions, that all gets flipped upside down when it comes to the skills exam. Being an EMT requires textbook-based knowledge and the ability to apply…