Three Spouses to receive emergency medical technology certification course

The Air Force Aid Society in partnership with the Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center is providing a Spouse Employment Training Grant for three Air Force spouses to receive Emergency Medical Technology training and certification.

The EMT program offers training in prehospital emergency care and provides the training needed for certification testing through the National Registry of EMTs. All necessary requirements will be addressed to uphold an EMT license.  The Spouse Employment Training Grant program seeks to address the employment challenges Air Force spouses face each time they PCS. A career in medical technology can be a viable and portable option for those interested in the medical industry, providing greater opportunities for employment and professional growth.

To qualify:
• Need to be a spouse of an Air Force active duty/E-5 and below
• Have a DEROS of December 2013 or later
• Complete a 500 word essay on why and how you will us this certification in your future
• Memorandum of Agreement to complete the course and take exam if selected
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2013. For more information on how to apply for this grant, please contact Jamie Albers at the A&FRC at 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100.

(Courtesy of Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center)