EMS Academy

An Emergency Medical Services Training Institute

The EMS Academy is a pre-hospital emergency medical services training institute based out of York Hospital.  The program includes classroom and hands-on training.    

Vision Statement
The York Hospital EMS Academy will be the single leader in education throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by consistently providing high-quality, professional, patient-focused health care education.

Mission Statement
The Mission of the York Hospital EMS Academy is to:

• Be a provider of high-quality, professional, patient-focused health care education that is readily accessible, cost effective and meets the needs of the communities we serve;  
• Plan, coordinate and conduct special workshops, conferences, seminars, and other unique education/training programs to enhance the skill, knowledge and ability of EMS professionals throughout the Commonwealth and region;
• Develop global plans and programs for the education and training of the EMS workforce in cooperation with government agencies, professional associations and academic institutions; and
• Conduct research and provide input for quality assurance, performance improvement and the State of Pennsylvania's EMS Protocols.