WNC to celebrate paramedicine graduates on Saturday

Extensive training to provide life support services in pre-hospital situations has meant many sacrifices for Western Nevada College’ second graduation class.

WNC will celebrate the nine graduates of its Paramedicine Program and their accomplishments on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Carson Nugget Hall on the Carson City campus.

“WNC's Cohort No 2 has completed another grueling year of education once again through the pandemic,” said Terry Mendez, WNC’s EMS and Paramedicine Program coordinator. “They have worked extremely hard to assure they meet patient needs during this health crisis. They will be prepared as entry level competent Advanced Life Support Providers to integrate into a declining workforce in Northern Nevada.”

The graduates are Cheyenne Aarons, Noel Chounet, Zachary Creager, Timothy Hoover, Matthew Nuthall, Camille Samuels, Garrett Schafer, Tyler Schellhammer and Tristin Silva.

Ceremony attendance is invitation only. Each grad can invite two family members and other family members can watch the ceremony on Zoom.

By completing the program, the graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician National Certification Test.

Earlier this decade, WNC expanded its EMS program (Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced EMT) so students could further their training to become paramedics. Whether they are focused on becoming an EMT or paramedic, students will gain the knowledge and skills to respond to health emergencies and help people in times of distress.

To learn more about the WNC EMS and Paramedicine Program, contact terry.mendez@wnc.edu or 775-445-3231, or Counseling Services at 775-445-3267.

Scholarships are also available to students through WNC Foundation.