• Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) strives to grant all interested operators the opportunity to register for an exam and to obtain certification. • The exams you take will vary depending on your classification and the treatment technology at your system. • Operators need to know the treatment technologies their plant uses so they can take the proper exams to be in compliance. • To take the Proper exam(s) and receive the appropriate certificate, operators should check with their plant supervisor, NPDES or PWS Permit.

Earn entry-level certification and start your career as an EMT Training includes:

• Patient assessment

• Basic cardiac life support

• Trauma care, burn care, scene safety

• Basic Haz-Mat, and incident command

• Complete three Online certificates and gain real world experience with ten in-ambulance patient contacts!

Additional approximate fees:

• Textbook: $379.21
• Uniform (shirt, pants, shoes), Stethescope: $300.00
• *Background checks and clearances: $61.00

*MUST BE COMPLETED NO EARLER THAN JUNE 2026! 

FBI Fingerprinting (ACT 114) IdentoGO Fingerprinting Service Service Code: 1KG756

PA Criminal Background Check (ACT 34)

PA Child Abuse Background Check (ACT 151)

*Tuition Assistance may be available for those who qualify!* Please reach out to Ronda Ortiz, Program Manager at ronda.ortiz@ccbc.edu or (724-480-3451) for more information. 

• Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) strives to grant all interested operators the opportunity to register for an exam and to obtain certification. • The exams you take will vary depending on your classification and the treatment technology at your system. • Operators need to know the treatment technologies their plant uses so they can take the proper exams to be in compliance. • To take the Proper exam(s) and receive the appropriate certificate, operators should check with their plant supervisor, NPDES or PWS Permit.