Porter Health System Offers Emergency Medical Services Class


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Valparaiso Campus
814 LaPorte Avenue
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-263-4600

Porter Emergency Medical Services will offer a 2012 EMT-B Course beginning Jan. 9, 2012 through June 28, 2012. The class will be presented on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5 to 9 pm with occasional Saturday classes at the EMS Station 2 – 2206 LaPorte Avenue, Valparaiso.

The cost of the course is $825, which includes the price of the text book, shirt and the required assessment kit, and must be paid in full by Dec. 16, 2011. Additionally, the completed course application must be received by November 1, 2011. Completed applications may be mailed to: Dale Lanham, EMT-P, EMS Coordinator, 2206 LaPorte Avenue, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.

Course prerequisites/requirements include:

  • High School Diploma or GED by June 10, 2012
  • Must be 18 years old by April 1, 2012
  • Valid healthcare level CPR certification

For more information regarding the 2012 EMT-B Course, please contact Dale Lanham at Porter EMS at 219.464.9663, ext. 210 or email him at dale.lanham@porterhealth.com.

Porter Health System has two hospital campuses and seven outpatient facilities serving patients in Porter, Lake, LaPorte and Jasper counties. With more than 350 physicians representing 50 medical specialties, Porter Health System is a leader in technology, innovation and overall patient care.