Three local foundations have joined forces to increase the number of Emergency Medical Technicians trained at Vincennes University’s Jasper Campus. The Dubois County Community Foundation, the Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the VUJC Foundation have awarded grants to help students achieve EMT certification.
The Emergency Medical Services and fire departments in Dubois and neighboring counties are experiencing a severe shortage of qualified EMTs and paramedics. The cost of the training that a candidate must cover has been a significant deterrent to those who would be interested in enrolling.
The Basic EMT class will be offered in the coming fall semester, starting August 24, meeting two evenings per week. Interested residents can contact the VUJC admissions office at 812-482-3030.
