ZEMS-1002 48 Hour Paramedic Refresher

4.8 CEUs

This course meets the requirements of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) 48-Hour Refresher Course, 4765-17-01.

Contact hours: 48

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1003 EMT Refresher - Basic

3 CEUs

This course meets the requirements of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) 30-hour EMT Basic Course, 4765-15-01. The College was notified following a site visit from the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Medical Services that national registry exam pass rates for the EMS Program are below minimum standards. As a result, the program has been placed on probation through January 31, 2026. The program continues to be accredited during this period.

Contact hours: 30

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1012 CCEMT-P Course

8 CEUs

The course is designed to prepare paramedics and nurses to function as members of a critical care transport team. Participants will gain an understanding of the special needs of critical patients during transport, become familiar with the purpose and mechanisms of hospital procedures and equipment, and develop the skills to maintain the stability of hospital equipment and procedures during transport.

Contact hours: 80

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1015 EMS Instructor

8 CEUs

This 80-hour training program is designed for individuals seeking EMS instructor certification. Students must pass a written knowledge test, possess current certification as a first responder or EMT with at least five years of on-the-job experience, and pass a practical exam.

Contact hours: 80

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1020 Stop the Bleed

0.3 CEUs

Heartsaver AED course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR and the use of the AED (automatic external defibrillator).

Contact hours: 2

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1023 EMT Basic

15 CEUs

Comprehensive study of basic life support skills for an emergency medical technician-basic. Includes recognition of nature and seriousness of patient's condition or extent of injuries and assessing requirements of emergency care. Also includes lifting, moving, handling and transporting patients as part of pre-hospital emergency care system. The College was notified following a site visit from the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Medical Services that national registry exam pass rates for the EMS Program are below minimum standards. As a result, the program has been placed on probation through January 31, 2026. The program continues to be accredited during this period.

Contact hours: 150

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1041 BLS/CPR for Health Care

0.45 CEUs

This course is for individuals who provide health care services to patients in a variety of settings. Learn CPR skills, including barrier device, bag, mask device and oxygen; use of an automated external defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO). Students will receive a confirmation email with class information approximately three to five days before classes begin. Those who successfully complete the program receive a completion card.

Contact hours: 4

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1043 48-Hour Paramedic Refresher Blended

4.8 CEUs

48-hour paramedic refresher online, to meet Ohio standards.

Contact hours: 48

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1045 30 Hour EMT Refresher

3 CEUs

Refresher course necessary for State of Ohio EMT recertification and National Registry written exam requirements to continue testing for certification. Students will integrate knowledge and skills learned in previous courses in order to demonstrate competence in EMT skills and techniques. American College of Surgeons or American College of Emergency Physicians approved trauma life support and National Association of EMT (NAEMT) medical life support standards. In the directed practice and field experience environment, they will demonstrate team leadership and integration with medical professionals. The College was notified following a site visit from the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Medical Services that national registry exam pass rates for the EMS Program are below minimum standards. As a result, the program has been placed on probation through January 31, 2026. The program continues to be accredited during this period.

Contact hours: 30

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1046 EMS Instructor — Bridge

0.8 CEUs

This course is for any EMT or paramedic who must complete the National Registry psychomotor skills exam for the purpose of retesting and/or entrance into an EMS-I course.

Contact hours: 8

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1047 EMS Skills Day

0.8 CEUs

This course is for any EMT or paramedic who must complete the National Registry psychomotor skills exam for the purpose of retesting and/or entrance into an EMS-I course. Certificate valid for one year. Call for available dates.

Contact hours: 8

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1050 ACLS 8 Hour Refresher

0.8 CEUs

ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large group sessions and small, group-learning and testing stations in which case-based scenarios are presented.

Contact hours: 8

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-1051 BLS (CPR) Instructor

0.8 CEUs

Class is for individuals currently certified at a BLS Provider Level and have been identified as having instructor potential, scored a 84% or above on the written test, and wish to become an instructor. The class is  1 day and requires the participant to agree to teach 2 classes a year to maintain instructor certification.  The course requires student to purchase an Instructor and Provider Handbook.  Also requires the student to be monitored teaching a class prior to receiving an instructor certification card.

Contact hours: 8

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-7044 EMT Certification Reciprocity

1.2 CEUs

This course consists of knowledge of skills and objectives created for Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS (ODPS/EMS) state skills testing and the Ohio certification exam. Skills testing is contingent on approval by the ODPS/EMS and completion of all skills and objectives. The state certification exam is contingent on successful completion of the required state skills testing.

Contact hours: 12

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-7045 AEMT Certification Reciprocity

1.2 CEUs

This course consists of knowledge of skills and objectives created for Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS (ODPS/EMS) state skills testing and the Ohio certification exam. Skills testing is contingent on approval by the ODPS/EMS and completion of all skills and objectives. The state certification exam is contingent on successful completion of the required state skills testing.

Contact hours: 12

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-7046 Paramedic Certification Reciprocity

1.2 CEUs

This course consists of knowledge of skills and objectives created for Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS (ODPS/EMS) state skills testing and the Ohio certification exam. Skills testing is contingent on approval by the ODPS/EMS and completion of all skills and objectives. The state certification exam is contingent on successful completion of the required state skills testing.

Contact hours: 12

Not financial aid eligible.

ZEMS-7050 EMT New Student Orientation

0 Contact Hours

This course covers EMT program expectations as well as general career information.

Contact hours: 1

Not financial aid eligible.