Vermont Emergency First Responder (VEFR) Course

  • Attend live, online lectures. April 9th 10th & 11th from 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
  • Attend an in-person lab session on April 13th 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
  • Complete four online training modules offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Vermont Department for Children and Families (VT DCF).
  • When you complete the course, you are eligible to volunteer or seek employment in a local fire department or ambulance service. Once you are affiliated with a department, you can submit your application to the state and they will issue the certification.

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Interested in a career in health care? Explore all that health care careers
have to offer.

Learn More >>

HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENTS

Resources for college and health professions students, including community projects and clinical rotations.

Learn More >>

PROFESSIONALS

Continuing education, loan repayment, and recruitment for health care professionals.

 
Learn More >>

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Interested in a career in health care? Explore all that health care careers
have to offer.

Learn More >>

HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENTS

Resources for college and health professions students, including community projects and clinical rotations.

Learn More >>

PROFESSIONALS

Continuing education, loan repayment, and recruitment for health care professionals.


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Connecting students to careers, professionals to communities, and communities to better health

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Nicole LaPointe, MSW, EdD, Executive Director, Northern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

nlapointe@nvtahec.org
802-748-2506 (office)