The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District’s Career and Technical Education program has launched a new program in conjunction with the Grapevine Fire Department that offers students the chance to earn their Emergency Medical Technician certificate before graduation.
The EMT course will be taught by Grapevine firefighters and is available to seniors in the health science pathway.
GCISD CTE Director Stephanie Speaks said that idea for the class came in response to student needs.
“We had students who were interested in EMT certification and we had a partnership with a local college for the students to enroll concurrently in their spring semester. The interest there was not very high because classes were during the spring semester of their senior year and at night after they had been at school all day,” she said.
Grapevine Fire Captain Tyson Doucet added, “I think it’s a great opportunity not only for the students, but also for the fire department. It could be the beginning of a ‘grow your own’ program. We get to help shape future EMTs, and maybe even future Grapevine firefighters.”
Students will be taught medical terminology, health science theory, and another health science class, such as anatomy and physiology, clinical rotation, pathophysiology or med-microbiology, and will also have the opportunity to participate in clinicals, ride-alongs with EMTs, and emergency room rotations.
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