Are you interested in becoming a licensed emergency medical technician? The St. Charles EMT Training Program, which also prepares participants for state and national licensing exams, provides the foundational training for emergency care providers. Through classroom instruction, practical skill development, and clinical observation in an ambulance and hospital emergency room, students will gain a foundational understanding of emergency care techniques. Students who complete this program are eligible to take the National Registry Exam (NREMT), which is necessary for Missouri certification.
PLEASE NOTE: To enroll, you MUST pass an entrance exam. Students must be 18 or older and provide proof of a high school diploma, GED/HISET, or a college transcript.
For all incoming students, a Missouri criminal background check is required. Fees are paid directly to the Missouri State Highway Patrol at https://www.machs.mo.gov/MACHSFP/home.html. Additionally, you must have a current PPD test, a flu shot, and proof of the following immunizations: varicella and Tdap.
The Emergency Medical Technician program is the first step for any student interested in a career in the healthcare industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 11 percent from 2022 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations, due to an increase in health emergencies as the population of middle-aged and elderly people grows. Those with EMT certification can work as paramedics, firefighters, emergency department technicians, home healthcare providers, dispatching communications specialists, or health screeners.
Lead Instructor:
Brian Beasley–NREMT-P, CP (retired), Engineer, Central County Fire & Rescue
Adjunct Instructors:
Bridgette Foristal–NREMT-B, Lincoln County Ambulance
Gabrielle Kohlmann–FF/NREMT-B, Medic One Ambulance Service
Aaron Peters–FF/NREMT-P, EMPT-P, Valley Park Fire Protection & Rescue
Dave Rawlings–FF/NREMT-P, Central County Fire & Rescue
John Schneider–NREMT-B, Captain, Central County Fire & Rescue
NOTE—This program is WIOA (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act) approved, providing added financial support for eligible students.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
BRIAN BEASLEY—NREMT-P, CP (LEAD INSTRUCTOR)
Brian Beasley has been a firefighter/paramedic for 28 years at Central County Fire and Rescue. His certifications and service awards include Missouri Firefighter I & II, National Registry EMT-Paramedic, Community Paramedic, and State of Missouri Hazardous Material Technician and work with the Community Outreach program.
In 1995, Brian started teaching as an adjunct instructor for the St. Charles EMT program and currently serves as the primary instructor. What began as a part-time job quickly turned into his passion. Over the years, he has guided hundreds of students who have become healthcare workers and first responders. Brian’s greatest teaching reward is sharing his real-life experiences and knowledge with his students.
AARON PETERS (ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR)
Aaron Peters has served as a firefighter/paramedic for Lincoln County, Abbott EMS, and currently for the Valley Park Fire Protection District, where he has been for four years. His certifications include Firefighter 1 and 2, AMLS, PHTLS, ACLS and PALS instructor, CPR, Healthsaver instructor, and hazmat operations. He also served in the Navy for five years. He was a member of the At-Sea Fire Party and the Engineering Training Team (ETT), where he trained approximately 100-150 sailors in casualty control situations. Aaron began teaching as an EMT instructor to help students pursue this incredible, life-changing career and give back to the EMS community.
NEW–CPR & STOP THE BLEED TRAINING
This training will cover the following topics:
PART 1
- Identifying life-threatening emergencies and how to provide prompt care.
- Adult, child, and infant CPR with AED certification
PART 2
Bleeding injuries can occur at any location. Rather than being a bystander, you can take action by becoming an immediate responder.
- Learn how to identify life-threatening bleeding and respond promptly and effectively to control it.
Participants will practice techniques on the floor, so comfortable clothing is recommended.