Western Wyoming Community College graduated its first class of five Emergency Medical Technicians (Basic) in more than 20 years on Tuesday, June 18 in a ceremony at the Rock Springs campus. All five students have passed their state certification exams and are ready to begin new careers as EMTs.
EMT Basic graduates included: Crystal Camacho, Danielle Kendall, Matthew Gardner, and Angela Locke, all of Rock Springs; and Eric Chase Cochrun, of Green River. Locke received a special award for perfect attendance in the class; Gardner received a special award for the highest combined average score in the class.
Carole Shafer, director of Workforce and Community Development at WWCC, said that Western had graduated its last EMT class in 1992, after which the program sunset due to the existence of other training opportunities in the area. But local industry representatives had approached Western more recently about establishing a new program, she said. The State of Wyoming approved Western’s new program in September 2012. Western’s curriculum committee approved the program as a credit course in December 2012. The first class began in January 2013.
EMT Basic graduates included: Crystal Camacho, Danielle Kendall, Matthew Gardner, and Angela Locke, all of Rock Springs; and Eric Chase Cochrun, of Green River. Locke received a special award for perfect attendance in the class; Gardner received a special award for the highest combined average score in the class.
Carole Shafer, director of Workforce and Community Development at WWCC, said that Western had graduated its last EMT class in 1992, after which the program sunset due to the existence of other training opportunities in the area. But local industry representatives had approached Western more recently about establishing a new program, she said. The State of Wyoming approved Western’s new program in September 2012. Western’s curriculum committee approved the program as a credit course in December 2012. The first class began in January 2013.
This college is doing a great job. I've heard that their graduates have mane chances of getting a job with a decent salary only a few months after the graduation. And now they managed to improve to a whole new level. This program sounds very promising and I actually think other colleges should look up to it. My niece had to apply to British Essay Writer service to get this knowledge. It’s sad that they do not hold programs that may help youngsters with their future employment. Anyway, great post, keep it up!
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