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Emergency Medical Services Education students from Nunez Community College participate in a simulated car crash response in October on the Nunez campus. Nunez EMSE will offer EMT and Paramedic refresher courses in January that meet the standards for the National Registry and the Louisiana EMS recertification process.
The Emergency Medical Services Education (EMSE) program at Nunez Community College will offer refresher courses for EMT and Paramedic this January.
The EMT course is scheduled for Jan. 6-8 and will meet from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. The course will cover 20 hours of national curriculum and 10 hours of state and local curriculum. The cost is $300.
The Paramedic course is scheduled for Jan. 6-10 and will meet 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6-9 and 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Jan. 10. The course will cover 30 hours of national curriculum and 15 hours of state and local curriculum. The cost is $450.
“These in-person EMS Refresher courses are state approved meeting both the National Requirements and State Requirements for the EMT and Paramedic,” said EMSE Program Chair Don Mieger. “Nunez's highly experienced EMSE team can provide a thorough refresher that meets the needs for recertification for both the National Registry and the Louisiana EMS recertification process.”
Deadline to register for both courses is Jan. 2.
The courses will be held in the Allied Health Building (Building D) on the Nunez campus.
To register for either course, contact Workforce Director Brian Gibson at 504-278-6421 or bgibson@nunez.edu. For more details contact Mieger at 504-278-6391 or dmieger@nunez.edu, or EMSE Clinical Coordinator Rachel Lestelle at 504-278-6392 or rlestelle@nunez.edu.
Registration is open now for the Spring 2025 semester, which begins Jan. 14. Enroll in the EMSE program this spring and begin working toward your career as an EMT or Paramedic.
Apply now at Nunez.edu. If you need assistance with the application or registration process, contact Nunez’s Student Success Team at Nunez.edu/Advising.
About Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth. Nunez Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Nunez Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Nunez is located at 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA. For more information, visit www.nunez.edu.
