Bay College is proud to announce the expansion of its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs, including Paramedic and EMT training, to two new locations: the Bay College campus in Iron Mountain and Luce County, in partnership with the Luce County Ambulance Service.
This expansion reflects Bay College’s continued commitment to strengthening the EMS workforce across the Upper Peninsula. Pending final approval from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness (MDHHS-BETP), these additional satellite sites will increase access to high-quality emergency medical education in rural and underserved areas.
Courses at these new locations are scheduled to begin in Fall 2025. The Iron Mountain site will provide increased opportunities for students in Dickinson County and surrounding areas, while the Luce County offering will allow local learners to complete training through a direct partnership with the Luce County Ambulance Service.
Bay College is approved by the State of Michigan (MDHHS-BETP) to provide EMS education and is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), based on the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP).
“Expanding our EMS offerings helps ensure that communities across our region have access to trained professionals who are prepared to respond in critical situations,” said Dr. Amy Reddinger, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Educational Equity. “This is a vital step toward strengthening emergency care and workforce readiness in the Upper Peninsula.”
Classes at Bay College begin for the fall semester on August 25, 2025. For more information on Bay College programs, we invite you to visit www.baycollege.edu.
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