EMS Academy Application 

Apply now for Citizens Memorial Hospital's EMS Academy and start your career as an EMT. Classes will meet Monday and Wednesday from 6 - 10 p.m. at CMH EMS Headquarters, located at 1525 N. Oakland, Bolivar. Class begins Sept. 7, 2016, and ends March 8, 2017. 

Tuition is $600 and includes textbooks, online access codes, polo shirts, and testing fees (does not include re-testing fees) to successfully complete the course. This class will equip students with all the education needed to be a high-performing EMT and a desirable candidate for employment. Vaccinations (TB test, hepatitis B, and influenza) will be required, and students must pass criminal background checks (no felonies or drug-related convictions).

Certifications gained after successful completion of the academy include:

• American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
• International Trauma Life Support
• Defensive Tactics for EMS
• Traffic Incident Management
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
• Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
• Missouri Licensed Emergency Medical Technician

Coursework, classroom activities, and in-class testing will enforce personal safety, teamwork, and exceptional compassionate patient care. Extensive use of simulation and scenario education will be included. Additionally, personal work habits and fitness activities will be included to prepare students for a life-long career in EMS.

Deadline to apply is Aug. 17, 2016. A refundable $50 application fee is due at the time of application. If you are not selected to be a student, you will receive a full refund. CMH EMS Academy will contact you by email to schedule an interview. Class size is limited to 12 students. If you are selected, full tuition payment will be required prior to the first day of class. Application and tuition fees can be paid by check, credit card, Paypal, cash, or CMH employee payroll deduction. In addition to tuition fees, the following costs may be required:

• Re-testing fees (usually $70) if you do not pass the first time.
• You will be required to have your own stethoscope. A quality stethoscope that costs at least $50 is recommended (Littmann Class II for example).
• You will be required to have a wrist watch with a second hand.
• You will be required to wear the class uniform to all class activities. Dark navy EMT-style pants, black boots, and black belt are your responsibility to provide.