University of Akron extends paramedic education to Wayne College
ORRVILLE Area first responders can pursue their paramedic certification a little closer to home starting next year thanks to a partnership between Cleveland Clinic Akron General and the University of Akron Wayne College.
The clinic will extend its paramedic education program to the University of Akron’s Orrville campus in January. The 10-month training program produces the highest level of emergency medical service. Prospective students must have their certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT) to apply.
The paramedic education program identified Wayne County and surrounding counties south and west of the area as lacking EMS education at the paramedic level. The extension to Wayne College will cut travel time for EMTs seeking that higher level of training closer to home, especially EMTs in the more rural communities.
ORRVILLE Traci Carmony will serve as this year s board chair for the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Carmony is the community relations manager for the University of Akron Wayne College and has been a member of the board since 2018. The board met Jan. 21 to renew its focus on providing catalytic leadership for the challenges facing the local business community, according to a press release from the board.
“It is a privilege to serve as this year’s board chair, Carmony said in the release. “In these uncertain times, we’ve all been challenged, and the Orrville Area Chamber will continue to serve as an essential resource for our members as we navigate the steps forward together.”