Junior Program

The purpose of the River Hills/ Lake Wylie EMS Junior Member Program is to introduce high school students ages 15-17 to the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Junior Members will receive training in CPR, the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)/monitor, and will learn many important skills such as obtaining manual vital signs and building communication skills. Upon turning age 15, they will be eligible to ride with two certified members on 911 EMS calls. 

The students receive training during their shifts and ride along with the ambulance crew to 911 calls and experience what it is like to be a first responder. Juniors are also welcome to in-service training (IST) to keep updated on their skills and get refreshers on protocols. All we ask for is a willingness to learn and enthusiasm! If you or a high school student you know are interested in learning more about our junior program, contact us via email or phone. 

Requirements:

• Parental permission

• Maintain a C average

• Proper uniform 

• A letter of recommendation is encouraged

Standard Operating Guidelines

1. Junior Members will be responsible for adhering to all components of the River Hills/ Lake Wylie EMS Constitution, By-Laws, and other regulations. 

2. Junior Members will assist crew members with truck-checks, cleaning, and restocking. 

3. Junior Members may carry their cell phones while on-duty, but may not use their phones while on an EMS run. 

4. Junior Members must adhere to patient privacy and confidentiality guidelines. They may not discuss EMS calls with individuals that were not involved with the call. Discussing patient information is a HIPPA violation and will result in immediate removal from the program.

5. Junior Members may ride during day shift for the full 12 hours or during night shift (7PM) until 12am on Friday/Saturday nights and over school breaks with written permission from their parent/guardian and approval by the RH/LW EMS Board. 

6. Junior members are expected to keep their grades up and remain in good disciplinary standing with their respective school at all times. 

7. Junior members shall not be in the back of an ambulance during transport without the presence of an EMT or Paramedic. Junior members shall perform services only in the physical presence and under the direct supervision of a Paramedic or EMT. 

8. Junior Members will wear appropriate uniforms at all times while on duty. 

9. Junior Members should be at the station only when on duty or attending meetings, training sessions, or other RHLWEMS events. Friends may not “hang-out” at the station while the Junior Member is on duty. 

The advisors are RHEMS members who will be present for meetings, training classes, and other functions to supervise and instruct the Juniors. 

Please contact to schedule a meeting for application review:  

Mary Catherine Cobb: MCCobb@rhems.org

Morgan Blunt: MBlunt@rhems.org

If you are interested in our EMT Junior Program, please click the button below to email Mary Cobb for further information or fill out our junior application attached below.