High School Programs in Middleburg Heights OH

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Are you resourceful? Are you quick on your feet? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you have an interest in a medical, public safety, dispatching or fire service career? If so, a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or a Firefighter might be just what the doctor ordered. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is designed to provide you with the Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician curriculum which is a combination of lecture and practical skills. You will participate in shadowing experiences with local emergency rooms and local fire department rescue squads. The curriculum includes basic anatomy, foundations of fire and EMS, medical terminology, vital signs, patient assessment and medical report writing. Upon completion, you will (provided you meet all requirements of the program) take the National Registry EMT Exam which is the certifying exam for the state of Ohio.

The 260-hour Firefighting course provides the highest level of fire training that is required in the state of Ohio. You will learn all aspects of firefighting. Upon completion, you will (provided you meet all requirements of the program) take the state certifying exam. Successful completion of this program may also lead to certification as a 911 Entry Level Dispatcher.

This program is offered in partnership with Cuyahoga Community College. During the second year of this course, students must provide their own transportation to the Tri-C Public Safety Training Academy.

Students MUST be 16 years old by August 1 to enter this program.

Credits

High School Credit Junior Year
EMT/Fire Training: 2.5, Technology: .5, Anatomy & Physiology: 1.0

High School Credit Senior Year
EMT/Fire Training: 3.0

Certifications
APCO 911 Dispatch (Police, Fire and EMS)
CPR/First Aid
911 Emergency Medical Dispatcher
OSHA 10-Hour
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Firefighter 1 & 11
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100c & 700b
Stop the Bleed

Potential College Semester Hour Credit
*See your Polaris Counselor for more information on college credit agreements.

Program Resources
Junior Program Fee & Supply List
Senior Program Fee & Supply List

Skills

Pre-hospital emergency medical procedures
Pre-hospital emergency medical assessment
Medical terminology
Anatomy and physiology
CPR and First Aid Certification
911 dispatching
Firefighting techniques & equipment
Search & rescue
Chemical hazards
Hazardous materials handling
Emergency medical procedures
Fire prevention & safety
National Incident Management Systems 100c & 700b training

Equipment

Training simulators
Emergency response equipment
Splints, backboards & stretchers
Computer and telecommunications equipment
Cardiac defibrillators/monitors
Pulse oximeters
Mast pants
Ladders
Fire hoses
Protective clothing
Breathing apparatus

Career Options

Emergency Medial Dispatcher
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT prerequisite to Paramedic training)
Emergency Room Assistant
Fire Department EMT and Firefighter
Military Corpsman
Private Ambulance

Future Opportunities with Further Education

Airport Emergency Management
Emergency Management Worker
Fire Investigator
Fire Safety Inspector
Hazardous Materials Team Specialist
Paramedic
Physician
Physician's Assistant
Registered Nurse

Teacher: Susie Vigh

Email: svigh@polaris.edu
Education: MaEd Education, Kent State University, BSRRT – Technical Education, University of Akron
Associate Respiratory Therapy, University of Akron
Certifications: Nationally Registered Paramedic; Firefighter; Emergency Medical Services & Fire Instructor; CPR & ACLS Instructor; Respiratory Care Practitioner
At Polaris Since: 2005
Industry Experience: 30 years in Respiratory Therapy, 35 years in Fire/EMS, 7 years active on fire departments, 16 years in EMS education, EMS instructor at Auburn Career Center, 7 years Lakeland Community College, currently on Munson Fire Department
Interests/Hobbies: Fishing, boating, photography and travel

EMT/Fire Training 2022-2023 Advisory Members

Mr. Jamie Brown, Cuyahoga Community College
Mr. Brad Buescher, Cuyahoga Community College
Mr. Damon De Leaver, Cuyahoga Community College
Mr. John Desmarteau, Middleburg Heights Fire Department
Mr. Andrew Green, Strongsville Fire Department
Mr. Patrick Kelly, Olmsted Township Fire Department
Mr. Dominic Lamarca, City of Brooklyn Fire Department
Mr. Connor Mccomas, Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department
Ms. Lisa Raffurty, CECOMS