Get started and move ahead with Emergency Medical Service (EMS) training from the industry respected programs at CWI.
The need for EMS trained individuals is increasing in Idaho at a rate faster than the national average. With increasing population and an aging population, the need for emergency care is on the rise.
In Idaho, there is a growing community of individuals who have dedicated themselves to saving lives and protecting people and property. According to the Idaho Department of Labor, in 2011 Idaho was served by 1,675 firefighters and 570 paramedics and EMTs. That total number is projected to grow significantly in years to come, rising 18.4 percent to 2,659 by 2018.
Overview
CWI has established EMS courses that provide basic skills such as First Aid and CPR to advanced courses that get you into a career such as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, or Wildland Firefighter.
Programs through CWIs Business Partnerships / Workforce Development prepare you with the focused skills to quickly get a job and perform with knowledge and confidence. Successful students receive a certificate upon completion of a program to show the skills they have learned from an industry respected institution such as CWI.
Customized training is available for businesses on an as-needed basis. Contact Dana Hoyer at 208.562.2136 to discuss your training needs.
Career Information
View the possible careers you can enter with the programs from the Emergency Medical Service programs at CWI.
Logon to the Idaho Department of Labor Career Information System (CIS) to view more careers.
Contacts
Dana Hoyer
Administrative Assistant II
208.562.2136
danahoyer@cwidaho.cc
Dexter Hunt
Paramedic Program Director
208.562.2152
dexterhunt@cwidaho.cc
Kathleen Pollard
Manager II, Health Programs
208.562.2703
kathleenpollard@cwidaho.cc
