Emergency Medical Science

Responding Anywhere, Anytime. . .To Give A Helping Hand

Illness and injury are a part of life.  People who work in the field of emergency medical services often enter people's lives during these times of crisis.  Their ability to act knowledgeably, compassionately, quickly and calmly can stabilize an otherwise chaotic and frightening situation.

JCCC has several options for learning the skills of emergency medical science.  In addition to the first responder, EMT and paramedic programs, the EMS program at JCCC offers classes in:

  • National Registry Refresher
  • Recertification and continuing education
  • Basic cardiology and ECG
  • American Heart Association CPR and AED
  • EMT-Intermediate (as needed)
  • Training officer certification (as needed)

JCCC's financial aid program includes scholarships, grants and loans for eligible students.  Financial aid is particularly important for students in the paramedic program, since long hours usually prohibit them from holding full-time jobs.

EMS News

The Johnson County Community College Emergency Medical Science program has a new 4,000 square foot educational facility, doubling the size of the program's old space.  The facility includes classrooms... Read more

Mission Statement    

The program seeks to provide educational leadership through credit courses and certificate and degree programs to prepare students for immediate employment and retraining in career positions.  The program's staff seeks to provide support services to local agencies through cooperative education programs and through seminars and technical and consulting services.  The staff also seeks to provide educational leadership for collaborative efforts among other educational and training institutions and to provide support and leadership to various local, state, and national organizations to assist in the promotion and development of the emergency medical care field.

Department Administrator

Ray Wright, Director, EMS

Contact Us

Phone Number913-469-8500 x3419
Fax Number913-469-2315
Campus Mailbox52
LocationSCI 110
Department Emailklarson@jccc.edu

Employee Listing

Kim GrubbsProfessor EMS(913) 469-8500 x3587SCI 101BBox 52email
Denny KurogiJCCC Consultant(913) 469-8500 x3841CLB 243Box 52email
Kathy LarsonAdministrative Assistant(913) 469-8500 x3419SCI 110Box 52email
Carolynn NellisProfessor EMS(913) 469-8500 x3289SCI 101ABox 52email
Robert ParkerAssoc. Prof. EMS(913) 469-8500 x4204SCI 101CBox 52email
Stephen WnekProfessor EMS(913) 469-8500 x3595SCI 101FBox 52email
Ray WrightDirector, Emer. Med. Services(913) 469-8500 x3175SCI 110Box 52email

Related Links

Admissions & Enrollment

JCCC Admissions and Enrollment Department.

Career Services

JCCC Career Services can help with job listings, job recruitment, employer information, upcoming events, experiential education, tutoring, JCCC program outlooks, community options, web resources and more.

Continuing Education

JCCC's Continuing Education Department.

Counseling Center

JCCC's Counseling Center

Financial Aid

The mission of the Financial Aid Office at JCCC is to provide courteous assistance to students in the process of applying for and attaining financial aid in order to fulfill their educational goals while in accordance with institutional and federal regulations.

Keeping Options Open

JCCC's partnership with area high schools offering programs for high school juniors and seniors and a program promoting the coordination of high school and postsecondary career programs, including advanced standing college credit options.

Learning Strategies

The program's courses teach thinking, learning and self-management strategies necessary for success at the college level. These include: textbook strategies, listening and lecture note-taking strategies, exam strategies, organizational strategies and time-management strategies.

Access Services

Access Services provides equal access to qualified individuals with disabilities for all college classes and programs.

Continuing Education for EMTs

Continuing educaton for Emergency Medical Technicians offered by the Public Safety Training Center.

Related FAQ Listing

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