Franciscan Health Crown Point EMS Academy Accepting Paramedic Training Applications through November 1st

Franciscan Health Crown Point EMS Academy Accepting Paramedic Training Applications through November 1st

CROWN POINT | The Franciscan Health Crown Point Emergency Medical Services Academy is accepting applications until Nov. 1 for its next paramedic training program, which will take place starting in January.

Applications must be returned to or mailed to the EMS Academy, which is located on the second floor of the hospital’s Medical Arts Center, 1201 S. Main St., Suite 201, by 4 p.m. that day. Applications and more information are available by calling (219) 757-6461, or (219) 757-6334, or via email request to robert.dowling@franciscanalliance.org.

Classes are led by active paramedics, nurses and physicians. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be certified in Indiana as emergency medical technician, or higher.

Classes will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the option of attending the Wednesday class via Webinar.

Course fee is $5,200.