Enrollment Information
Contact Danie Jensen to register: 531-355-1147.
Boys Town Fire & Rescue offers Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and
CPR training to local individuals. Courses are available in both in-person
and online formats. Please review the requirements below before registering.
- You must meet all class prerequisites before enrolling.
- Registration must be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the course start date.
- Course cost does not include required textbooks.
- Job placement assistance is not available through this program.
Nine courses available — from initial certifications to continuing education.
1
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
A comprehensive foundational course covering medical-legal aspects, anatomy and physiology, airway management, patient assessment, trauma care, medical emergencies, IV maintenance, bleeding control, obstetrical emergencies, pediatrics, ambulance operations, and hazardous materials awareness. Includes access to Fisdap assessment tools.
2
EMT Online Refresher
Designed to review previously learned material, this course supports certified EMTs in maintaining provider competence and renewing their certifications. Completed entirely online at your own pace.
3
Initial / Renewal CPR for Healthcare Providers
Covers recognition and response to cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, foreign-body airway obstruction, and symptoms of heart attack and stroke. Includes training on the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Available for initial certification and renewal.
4
EMT IV
Focused instruction on intravenous (IV) access techniques, infusion complications, IV flow rate calculation, infection control protocols, proper documentation, and IV procedures. Designed to enhance the clinical skill set of certified EMTs.
5
Initial / Renewal Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Reviews cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, stroke, and hypothermia management. Covers rhythm recognition, cardiac monitoring, electrical therapy modalities, and advanced airway management skills. Satisfies ALS recertification requirements.
6
Initial / Renewal Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Focuses on pediatric emergencies including cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest. Covers pediatric-specific rhythm recognition, advanced airway management, and age-appropriate treatment protocols. Available for initial certification and renewal.
7
RN / LPN to EMT Bridge
This 40-hour course is designed specifically for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who wish to bridge their nursing credentials to EMT certification, leveraging existing clinical knowledge and skills.
8
EMS Instructor
A 40-hour program preparing experienced EMS professionals to become certified instructors. Topics include instructor roles, learning styles, educational methods, evaluation strategies, communication techniques, motivation, and cultural awareness.
9
2-Hour Continuing Education Session
This 2-hour session is designed for healthcare providers at any level seeking to refresh core knowledge and practical skills. An accessible, flexible option for meeting continuing education requirements.