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Reasons to choose Ridgewater College EMS Program

We’re nationally accredited:
Ridgewater College EMS program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). CoAEMSP (pronounced Co-amps) is the only accrediting body for EMS programs recognized by the American Medical Association, and by NREMT, the agency that does nation

al testing for EMT and Paramedic Certification. While graduates of non-accredited schools are currently allowed to take the national certification exam, this practice will end in 2013. After that only students from accredited schools will be allowed to sit for these exams. You earn college credit:
All of the EMT and Paramedic course work can be applied toward a two year degree . We work to accommodate our students:
While we believe the training should be tough, we don’t believe it should be tough to get to. Our paramedic program is conducted on a flexible schedule that allows students who are currently working in the emergency medical field to come to class on days that accommodate their schedules. For EMT’s we offer night classes in two different locations. We have our priorities right:
Ridgewater's primary motivation is producing exceptional EMT’s and paramedics to serve in the community that we all share. Our primary focus is to make sure that when you leave Ridgewater, you have the skills and understanding necessary to deliver the highest quality pre-hospital emergency care. We have the people and equipment needed to do the job:
Ridgewater EMS program employs carefully chosen, experienced instructors who are dedicated to helping you become the best pre-hospital emergency medical care provider you can be. We use equipment to provide our students with realistic training experiences knowing that the more you sweat in training, the less you’ll sweat when there are real lives at stake.

09/10/2026

*** JUST ADDED *** Thursday Night Skills Nursing Assistant Class in Willmar! Register Now - Online Orientation is September 24!

WELCOME! Continuing education opportunities within the colleges and universities of Minnesota State system span the entire spectrum of workforce development. Many courses are designed to be completed in sequence. Some classes result

06/11/2026

We've added to our accelerated Nursing Assistant summer options! Check out the schedule and register using the link below! Willmar starts July 7 and Hutchinson on August 17!

05/19/2026

This week, we recognize and celebrate the dedicated EMS professionals who serve our communities with skill, compassion, and courage every single day.

From emergency calls to lifesaving care, EMS providers are often there during life’s most critical moments — making a difference when it matters most.

Thank you to all EMS professionals for your commitment, sacrifice, and service.

05/13/2026

Check out our many options available for Nursing Assistant training, Nursing Assistant testing, and Medication Aide training. Now at three locations: our campuses in Hutchinson and Willmar, plus our partner site - Wright Technical Center in Buffalo!

Register today to start, certify, or expand your career path in Healthcare!

https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/getsubcategory/category_id/303/program_id/38

03/25/2026

⋘ 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. ⋙
Become the go-to professional others trust in critical moments. Whether you're launching your career or refining your expertise, Customized Training at Ridgewater College provides essential 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 to empower you to take decisive action when every second counts.

🔗 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗨𝗽 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: qrco.de/CT-EMS

03/09/2026

🌟 NEW UPDATE! 🌟

Good news for anyone interested in our next Nursing Assistant class starting April 20!

We've pushed back the start time for our Hutchinson Thursday on‑campus skills sessions — instead of starting at 3 PM, they’ll now begin at 4 PM! 🙌

If you’re a high school student within 60 miles of Hutchinson, this gives you extra time to get to campus after school. 🚗💨

And with the class kicking off in April, you can get a jump start on your training before summer break! ☀️📘

Ready to jump in? Now’s a great time! CHECK OUT OUR OFFERINGS TODAY!!!!!!!!

Build your healthcare skills through offerings including Medication Aide, Nursing Assistant, and CNA examination. To be placed on the Minnes

02/23/2026

Are you short on hours for recertification? We run these classes every year right before the deadline.

12/19/2025

Less then one month to sign up!! DELANO, HUTCH AND WILLMAR!

Address

2101 15th Avenue NW
Willmar, MN
56201

Website

https://www.ridgewater.edu/customized/Pages/EMS.aspx

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