Emergency Medical Services
CCAC provides training for the next generation of Emergency Medical professionals. Offering training in both Emergency Medical Responder and Technician roles, CCAC's EMS program is a comprehensive step toward a career in emergency medicine.
Pennsylvania House Representative Valerie Gaydos and the Phi Theta Kappa honor society recognize the value of a CCAC education. As a former EMT student at CCAC, Rep. Gaydos recently visited the CCAC West Hills Center to share how her CCAC experience helped shape her future and to encourage you to also follow your dreams.
Accreditation
The Community College of Allegheny County is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The EMR, EMT, AEMT and Rescue programs fall under the Emergency Medical Services Act of August 18, 2009, P.L. 308, No. 37, as amended, and as set forth in the rules and regulations. The Pennsylvania Department of Health hereby issues this certificate of accreditation to conduct education programs for prehospital personnel in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Community College of Allegheny County for BLS and ALS training programs.
Emergency Vehicle Operator Training
This program was developed to teach the emergency vehicle operator (EVO) proper driving techniques and covers the mental as well as the physical aspects of the driving task. The program stresses the long-term impact of a crash involving an emergency vehicle on the operator, the emergency service organization and the community in which they serve.
Emergency Medical Responder
This program provides training in emergency medical care designed for initial responders to an accident or medical emergency prior to ambulance arrival. Topics include airway care, CPR, AED, oxygen administration, control of bleeding and prevention of shock, and treatment of trauma and medical emergencies. This course also includes a final practical evaluation of skills and a final written exam of knowledge. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to take PA Department of Health certification exams for Emergency Medical Responder. PA DOH Functional Position Description for EMR lists capability requirements for certification.
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Emergency Medical Technician
This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills to provide advanced level emergency care in a prehospital setting. This course is aligned with the National Education Standards for AEMT as approved by the PA DOH (Department of Health). Students will learn emergency care for cardiac arrest, medical emergencies and trauma emergencies; patient assessment techniques; oxygen administration; advanced airway skills; IV therapy; and medication administration and pharmacology for emergency care.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills to provide advanced level emergency care in a prehospital setting and is aligned with the National Education Standards for AEMT as approved by the PA DOH (Department of Health). Students will learn emergency care for cardiac arrest, medical emergencies and trauma emergencies; patient assessment techniques; oxygen administration; advanced airway skills; IV therapy; and medication administration and pharmacology for emergency care. Students must be able to meet all requirements for the Functional Position Description for AEMT. The course will include classroom sessions, skill labs, and required clinical rotations in hospitals and ambulance services.
Prerequisites: Course participants must be at least 18 years of age at the first class session. All students must meet the Functional Position Description for AEMT. These include vision and hearing acuity as well as reading/writing and physical abilities. A complete list will be furnished to all students at the first class session. If you need the Functional Position Description or ADA Accommodation Policy prior to registration, call 412.788.7507. All students are required to complete a criminal history form.