PORT ALLEGANY — Northern Pennsylvania Regional College’s Workforce Development department is providing an opportunity for McKean County area residents to receive training to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

The cost of this course is $350, but McKean County residents are eligible for assistance to help make the course available at no-cost, thanks to county support. Residents from outside of McKean County are also welcome to sign up for this course offering. Before beginning the course, students are required to complete a placement test to determine class eligibility.

The course will begin on the evening of Aug. 22, and will continue each Tuesday and Thursday evening through Feb. 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. The class will meet at the Port Allegany Volunteer Fire Department located at 28 Maple St.

The 200-hour program teaches technical knowledge and skills needed to become a certified Basic Emergency Medical Technician. This includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. After successful completion of this course, individuals are eligible to take the National Registry exam for Emergency Medical Technician. Currently, NPRC has an above industry average cumulative pass rate of the National Registry exam at over 90 percent.