Health Sciences, Safety, & Emergency Services

Penn College is committed to continuing our tradition of training exceptional Paramedics, which began with the original Williamsport Hospital Program. As we continue to assess the needs of our industry partners, the financial burdens placed on students, and the needs of our communities; we have realized it is time to make a change.

The Paramedic Program at Penn College is a 1-year certificate program offered through Workforce Development. This reduces the length of time to complete the program and better aligns with the needs of our industry partners and the communities they serve.

The Paramedic Program is currently enrolling students for the January 2025 cohort, with expected graduation in December 2025. Students who are not yet Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) will need to obtain their certification before entry. EMT certification may be obtained through Workforce Development in the Spring or Fall semesters or at other locations offering the course.

• Main Campus, Williamsport
• January 6, 2025 through December 20, 2025

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) play a vital role in delivering urgent medical care and transporting critically ill or injured individuals outside of hospital settings. Serving as a crucial connection between emergency sites and the healthcare network, EMTs contribute significantly to the continuum of care for those in need. 

This course will meet the National EMS Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines for Emergency Medical Technician and prepare the participant for National Registry cognitive and psychomotor examinations at the EMT level. Total instruction time: 50 hours of video-based lecture plus 100 hours of practical sessions.

Fee: $1,150

• Main Campus, Williamsport 
• January 14, 2025 through May 8, 2025
• Lewisburg, Evangelical Community Hospital
• January 13, 2025 through May 7, 2025

Enrolling in the full-time Practical Nursing program at the Wellsboro campus sets you on a path to a rewarding career in just one year. Benefit from expert faculty and hands-on learning in state-of-the-art labs totaling 1,536 instructional hours. Access to Penn College student services ensures you're well-supported as you prepare for the Practical Nursing exam (NCLEX-PN). Plus, if you aim to progress in your career, we offer various pathways to help you achieve your goals. Upon completion, you'll be equipped to work in diverse settings such as hospitals, physician offices, clinics, nursing homes, home health care agencies, and assisted living facilities. Financial Aid options are available for eligible candidates.

• September 3, 2024 – August 22, 2025

• Graduation - August 26, 2025

FOR CURRENT PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND HEALTH SCIENCES FACULTY ONLY

Online course for new and renewal AHA Heartcode CPR certifications.

The EMT Pre-Apprenticeship program will prepare participants to become industry-ready personnel for career and volunteer EMS agencies, as well as the opportunity to work in the hospital for some health systems. The program incorporates a flipped-model EMT program, the American Heart Association Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) program, and the NAEMT & American College of Surgeons' Prehospital Trauma Life Support Program (hybrid).

• Main Campus, Williamsport
• TBD

Penn College is proud to present this innovative course blending the fundamentals of Prehospital care, with content that prepares the Prehospital clinician to function in the critical care transport environment. Immersive online content provides the foundational knowledge, which is expanded through 48 hours of lab time serving to learn new skills, refresh old skills, and perfect assessment techniques. Specific content and skills explored in this course include:

• Basic and Advanced Airway Management
• Mechanical Ventilation
• 12-lead ECG Interpretation
• Needle and Tube Thoracostomy
• Pericardiocentesis
• IO Placement
• Flight Physiology
• Medical and Traumatic Emergencies

Currently certified Prehospital Participants will gain a total of 80 hours of continuing education credits. Paramedics can utilize this course to renew their National Registry certification; RN’s will be prepared to challenge the NREMT exam at the paramedic level. Providers will also be prepared to attempt the FP-C, CFRN, and/or CCP-C exams. Applicants must hold a current, unrestricted Pennsylvania RN licensure or Pennsylvania Department of health paramedic certification, as well as ACLS and PALS certification, throughout the course. Participants will have clinical time scheduled outside of our regularly scheduled class time, based upon their availability. Registration is limited to a total of 20 students. The course cost is $1800 per student, including textbooks and PHTLS certification.