The Iowa Department of Public Health – Bureau of EMS is seeking applications from individuals who are interested in receiving initial EMS education.  In return, individuals will agree to provide needed EMS staffing for underserved areas in Iowa.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be at least 17 years of age at the time of application
• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent if enrolling in an EMT-I, EMT-P or PS course
• Be able to speak, write and read English
• Hold a current course completion card in CPR if enrolling in an EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P or PS course
• Be currently certified, as a minimum, as an EMT-B, if enrolling in an EMT-I, EMT-P, or PS course

Funds will be awarded to applicants to assist with expenses associated with initial EMS education and training. Allowable expenses include course tuition, training program fees, books and course supplies, and testing and certification fees. Applicants may apply for up to $4,500.

Applications will be accepted now through the closing deadline of June 1, 2010, or until all program funding has been awarded. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.