Our program has a 95 to 100% job placement," HCC EMT program director Vicki May said. The basic level of certification for the EMT course is offered at both Missouri City and Katy HCC campuses.

The next 16-week EMT Basic class begins Sept. 16 with classes scheduled 5-9:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and eight classes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

To be able to do the job properly, there are many things first responders must check "So, as an EMT basic, I can do basic life support. My main focus is to keep our three things: airway, breathing ...

For more information about the Basic Firefighter or EMT program, contact Patty Zuccarello, interim dean, health and industrial technology, at (708) 709-2947 or [email protected].