Caitlin Lee, senior at Centennial High School and a graduate of the West-MEC EMT program earned the top grade in the course at Glendale Community College. Most recently, Caitlin took the next step in EMT training and earned her EMT certification by passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam.

“I took my certification exam so that I’ll be able to work as an EMT while I attend college,” said Caitlin. “West-MEC has given me the advantage to actually work in the medical field while I’m getting a degree in it.”

After graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in medicine to become a doctor.

The West-MEC EMT program is offered through a partnership between West-MEC and the Maricopa Community College district, high school students of West-MEC member districts have the opportunity to attend EMT courses at Glendale Community College(GCC), GCC-North, Paradise Valley Community College and Estella Mountain Community College. Upon course completion, students may receive two high school credits and 12 community college credits as well as gain eligibility to take the EMT National Registry exam.   

 For more information contact West-MEC at 623-873-1860.