HACC offers exceptional emergency medical services (EMS) training in a variety of learning options, including in person, entirely online and blended.
Open House for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic Students
Dates: April 28, 2025 or June 9, 2025
Times: 6 p.m. (AEMT) and 7 p.m. (Paramedic)
In-Person Location: Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center, North Hall Room 210, 5 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110
Zoom links:
April 28, 2025
https://hacc.zoom.us/j/99667235088
June 9, 2025
https://hacc.zoom.us/j/96844264605
Register Interest Here: https://forms.gle/6dTTKyhT7vEHJsrd6
Description: Gain a deeper understanding of the program design and expectations. Attendance is not mandatory, but encouraged. We invite family, friends and significant others to attend this session as well.
The Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center is a Pennsylvania Department of Health Accredited Certification Training Institute.
The purpose of the HACC AEMT Program is to prepare competent entry-level AEMTs in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. We pride ourselves on offering a high quality and challenging curriculum, delivered by some of the best experienced instructors and active ALS providers available. HACC's AEMT Program prepares students for the National Registry AEMT Certification (NR-AEMT) and certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as an AEMT. This program also offers a clear pathway to the Paramedic Program at HACC.
Advanced EMT Program enrollment requirements:
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What are HACC’s classes like?
Our AEMT Program is a 21 week long program.
It is a combination of self-paced, online modules with assignments and discussions. Students are required to attend in-person lab sessions throughout the program to demonstrate their competency in numerous psychomotor skills, complete testing requirements and prepare for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examinations.
The skills taught meet the most current version of the National EMS Scope of Practice (2019 and amended 2021), and augment with the skills expected of each provider in the most recent Pennsylvania EMS Scope of Practice as published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
AEMT Program require mandatory prerequisite courses listed below.
EMS Pathways
Where and when are classes held?
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The Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center provides a variety of continuing education courses. The Pennsylvania Department of Health accepts the following continuing education credits:
The National Registry accepts state and Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE)-approved education. These include, but are not limited to, community colleges or universities, vocational schools, local EMS agencies or online education providers. EMS conferences, symposiums and workshops are also accepted.
To see if your PA DOH continuing education credits will apply to National Registry, please check www.nremt.org.
For more information on approved online providers, please go to www.capce.org.
For state office information, please visit https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/states/state-ems-agencies.
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What classes are being offered??
BLS PreHospital Provider Cert. EMT Refresher
This fully online self-paced course was designed for current or expired EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, PHRN, or PHPE. This self-paced course follows the National EMS Education Standards to provide the pre-hospital provider with current EMS practice to build and refresh their existing knowledge.
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
16 EMSVO
The course was developed to enable emergency response vehicle drivers to comply with the Pennsylvania statute and to reduce emergency vehicle accidents. At the conclusion of this program the student will be able to: explain the vehicle laws that relate to operation of an emergency vehicle in Pennsylvania; understand the effects on the community, the emergency response agency, and the driver when vehicle accidents occur; describe driving techniques which will insure safe response; and demonstrate the driving skills necessary to safe vehicle operation.
Hazardous Materials Awareness
2 CPC/1.5 Other credits
The goal of this fully online course is to prepare students who – in the course of their normal duties – could encounter an emergency involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Professionals in the fields are expected to recognize the presence of a hazardous material/WMD, call for trained personnel to assist, secure and protect the area. This course serves as initial training as required under 29 CFR 1919.120 and the educational requirements of NFPA 472 standard to the Awareness Level.
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
16 CPC credits
This 16-hour course covers topics designed to decrease preventable death in tactical situations. Topics include hemorrhage control; surgical airway control and needle decompression; strategies for treating wounded responders in threatening environments; caring for pediatric patients; and techniques for dragging and carrying victims to safety. The core of the program focuses on three distinct phases of care that have been well-proven by TECC-trained personnel. TECC focuses on the medicine during these phases of care and provides guidelines for managing trauma in civilian tactical or hazardous environments.
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This course is for first responders at the scene of a trauma or medical emergency. Upon successful completion of the EMR Program, students are eligible for their EMR certification exams. Students must be at least 16 years old before the first day of class.
Please note:
What can I do as an emergency medical responder (EMR) in the workforce?
What are HACC’s classes like?
Our online/blended EMR program is a combination of self-paced online modules with interactive assignments and discussions through the Desire2Learn (D2L) online platform. Students are required to attend in-classroom lab sessions throughout the program to demonstrate their competency in numerous psychomotor skills, complete testing requirements and prepare for the National Registry examinations.
The EMR program requires mandatory corequisite courses listed below. The due dates for these courses are determined by your specific course syllabus and are to be completed in order to be eligible for your NREMT EMR certification exam. More information will be provided at the first class.
We encourage you to complete the Self-Assessment for Online Learning to determine your potential aptitude for this learning platform. Students enrolling in the blended programs are expected to have a basic understanding of basic Internet navigation methods that include:
This entry-level training course is for first responders at the scene of a trauma or medical emergency. Upon successful completion of the EMT Program, students are eligible for their EMT certification exams.
The program is offered in both an in-person and an online/blended format. We encourage you to complete the Self-Assessment for Online Learning to determine your potential aptitude for online learning. Students enrolling in the blended program are expected to have a basic understanding of Internet navigation methods that include browser navigation, utilizing bookmarks, search terms, navigating to web addresses and utilizing hyperlinks.
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What are HACC’s classes like?
Our online/blended EMT Program is a combination of self-paced, online modules with interactive assignments and discussions. Students are required to attend in-person lab sessions throughout the program to demonstrate their competency in numerous psychomotor skills, complete testing requirements and prepare for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examinations.
The EMT course is 220 hours of instruction that covers the following in accordance with the National EMS Education Standards:
Both the in-classroom and blended EMT Programs require mandatory corequisite courses listed below. The due dates for these courses are determined by your specific course syllabus and are to be completed in order to be eligible for your NREMT certification exam. More information will be provided at the first class.
View and register class schedules
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Open House for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic Students
Dates: April 28, 2025 or June 9, 2025
Times: 6 p.m. (AEMT) and 7 p.m. (Paramedic)
In-Person Location: Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center, North Hall Room 210, 5 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110
Zoom links:
April 28, 2025
https://hacc.zoom.us/j/99667235088
June 9, 2025
https://hacc.zoom.us/j/96844264605
Register Interest Here: https://forms.gle/6dTTKyhT7vEHJsrd6
Description: Gain a deeper understanding of the program design and expectations. Attendance is not mandatory, but encouraged. We invite family, friends and significant others to attend this session as well.
AEMT requires no application. You must be a certified EMT to take this course. You can register directly here: AEMT Registration
Paramedic Requires an application and acceptance into the program. You must currently be a certified AEMT to apply. View Paramedic Application
Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse Requires an application and acceptance into the program. You must be a PA Registered Nurse to apply. View PHRN Application
Program | Tuition* |
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician | $1,400 |
Paramedic | $8,000 |
Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse | $1,800 |
*Does not include the cost of textbooks or national registry testing fees
Payment Plans: Upon acceptance into a Program listed above, you may qualify for a payment plan. You can schedule a registration and payment plan enrollments here: :
Please visit the following HACC webpages for more information about:
AEMT - 15 Allied Health Elective Credits
Paramedic - 30 Allied Health Elective Credits
All background clearances are due prior to beginning your clinical rotations. A delay in submitting your background clearances will delay the start of clinicals.
Please use this form to submit your background checks: https://www.cognitoforms.com/HACC2/EMSStudentClinicals
Please refer to the documents below for information about:
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)
Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Criminal History Background Check
If you meet the criteria in the flow chart shown below, you must attend a test-in session. The test-in session includes a written test and a scenario-based baseline skills/patient assessment.
Open House for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic Students
Dates: April 28, 2025 or June 9, 2025
Times: 6 p.m. (AEMT) and 7 p.m. (Paramedic)
In-Person Location: Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center, North Hall Room 210, 5 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110
Zoom links:
April 28, 2025
https://hacc.zoom.us/j/99667235088
June 9, 2025
https://hacc.zoom.us/j/96844264605
Register Interest Here: https://forms.gle/6dTTKyhT7vEHJsrd6
Description: Gain a deeper understanding of the program design and expectations. Attendance is not mandatory, but encouraged. We invite family, friends and significant others to attend this session as well.
The purpose of the HACC Paramedic Program is to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. We pride ourselves on offering a high quality and challenging curriculum, delivered by some of the best experienced instructors and active ALS providers available. HACC's Paramedic Program prepares students for the National Registry Paramedic Certification (NR-P) and certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a Paramedic.
The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Commission on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
The Harrisburg Area Community College paramedic program’s goal is to prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Please note:
Paramedics perform various duties, including (but not limited to):
In 2022:
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What are HACC’s classes like?
The paramedic program is offered as a Daytime or Evening Program. These classes consist of in-person classes, online work, and clinical rotations.
Clinical Requirements: View our Clinical FAQs here! (pdf)
Where and when are classes held?
Classes are offered at the Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center on HACC’s Harrisburg Campus.
Harrisburg Campus: Tuesdays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | July 21, 2025 – June 16, 2026
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The Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center is a Pennsylvania Department of Health Accredited Certification Training Institute. This course is for currently licensed Pennsylvania registered nurses (RN). It enhances existing professional and clinical experience. Prior to enrolling, you should have a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and cardiology.
Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to take the Pennsylvania Department of Health certification exam(s).
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What are HACC’s classes like?
This program serves as an introduction to EMS and the prehospital care of the sick and injured. The PHRN program provides the knowledge and skills required to allow a Registered Nurse (RN) the opportunity to become an advanced level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider, functioning in a role similar to a paramedic. View our Clinical FAQs here! (pdf)
The curriculum covers emergency medical technician (EMT) skills; cardiology and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS); medical emergencies; trauma; operations; triage; rescue medicine; and more.
The content is delivered through classroom lecture, discussion, practical application in integrated lab sessions, and competency testing. Students are also required to participate in clinical hours at EMS field sites outside of the classroom.
PHRN students will be taught to:
At the completion of the program, PHRN students will be eligible to take the Pennsylvania Department of Health certification exam(s).
This program will meet in person, one day per week throughout the duration of the program. You will also need to complete the following:
Clinical hours are in addition to classroom hours. Students will have the flexibility to their clinical schedule with HACC's existing clinical throughout Central Pennsylvania.
Students will be required to complete this a series of clearances to participate in the clinical portion of the program.
Where and when are classes held?
In-person classes are offered at the Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center on HACC’s Harrisburg Campus.
Harrisburg Campus: Mondays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | July 21 – December 8, 2025
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