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Saint John’s EMT Squad
Saint John’s EMS is a part of the Saint John’s University Life Safety department. The volunteer members provide rapid response to any medical emergency that occurs in the Saint John’s community. About 20 volunteers, mostly undergraduate students from both the CSB and SJU campuses, serve on the EMT squad. Volunteers are certified as EMTs through the State of Minnesota’s Emergency Services Regulatory Board. Members provide a team approach to medical emergencies that is available 24/7 through the academic year. Each semester EMTs volunteer over 6,000 hours to the Saint John’s Community; responding to over 135 requests for service. Additional stand-by coverage at University events such as Johnnie Football games, Pines events and commencement is provided by squad members.
Through a close partnership with Saint John’s Life Safety and the Fire Departments, the EMTs make the Saint John’s community a safer place to learn and live.
Public Access Defibrillation
Saving Lives is a Group Effort
Did you know that each year there are more than 350,000 sudden cardiac arrests in the United States? You can make a difference! Effective bystander Hands-Only CPR, combined with early use of an AED can save a life! Find a class locally with the American Red Cross.
AEDs are strategically located around the SJU campus. View the map and location list here.
Below is a picture of the AED style used on the SJU Campus.
Becoming a Saint John’s EMT
The St. John’s EMT Squad is made up of CSB/SJU students who are registered with the State of Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Students with their Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), or their Paramedic certifications are accepted on a case by case basis.
Most of our applicants are recent students from the EMT class offered by CSB/SJU each year during spring semester. We also welcome applicants who have received their EMT certifications from other training institutions. If you have completed an EMT course, but have not yet passed the NREMT test, and plan to do so, you may still apply to the squad.
Acceptance into both the class and the squad itself is dependent upon a successful application and interview process. The class is offered as a feeder course to help sustain sufficient numbers of EMT on the squad. The size of the squad is flexible but is typically capped at approximately 20 individuals. For this reason, not every applicant can be accepted regardless of acceptance into the EMT class at St. John’s.
Membership on the EMT Squad requires working closely with St. John’s Life Safety and St. John’s Fire Department. It is a substantial volunteer commitment for members’ time and energy.
EMT Courses at Saint John’s
Spring EMT Course Information
CSB/SJU contracts with a training institution to offer an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course on campus.
This course is open to all CSB/SJU students and is offered through the college. Class meets two evenings per week with some weekend hands-on lab time. Students are required to complete a 12-hour clinical internship in an emergency room or ambulance setting.
Class Fees
In addition to tuition, this course has extra fees associated with it:
- Class Fee of ~$575 (this is charged to your student account)
- Clinical Shirt Fee ~$30
- Written Exam Fee* $80 (paid directly to the NREMT)
All course participants are required to provide proof of a TB Mantoux test within the past 6 months. Proof of Hepatitis vaccination or declination of vaccination must be provided as well.
* Written exam is required to become State and Nationally certified as an EMT-Basic. It is possible to complete the course, pass the practical exam, receive a grade for the course and not become certified.
Acceptance Process
There are limited seats available for this course and the competition can be tough! Course admission is granted according to the following criteria:
- Completion of Class Application
- Completion of the background check authorization
- An interview with the captains of the SJU EMT Squad
- FYI: this course is the primary source for new EMTs to join the SJU EMT Squad, because of this preference is given to first and second-year students
Email us with questions!
Emergency Contact
Cell Phone: 320-363-2144
On Campus Phone: 911
Additionally, the Code Blue phones on campus
Stay on the line until the dispatcher says it’s OK to hang up!
Non-Emergency Contact
[email protected]
Phone:
x2144 from campus phones
320-363-2144 from a cell phone
Saint John’s EMT Squad
c/o Life Safety Services
2923 Saint Thomas Dr.
Collegeville, MN 56321
Leadership
SJU EMS Supervisor: AJ Skochenski – [email protected]
SJU EMT Squad Captians 2023-2024: Taylor Barber & Brendon Slate