Hennepin EMS Emergency and Critical Care Education

09/02/2026

🚑 Our summer EMT class wrapped up a few weeks ago, and Minnesota is welcoming some of its newest EMTs! 🎉

During the class, each student had the opportunity to ride along with our HEMS paramedics and learn A LOT—from real-world patient care to, of course, discovering exactly what sound an ambulance makes🚨

We’re excited to see where their EMT journeys take them!

Our next EMT class is starting soon. Join us this fall and start your journey toward becoming an EMT! 🩺🚑

07/17/2026

🚑 Ready to Start Your EMS Career? Get your EMT Certification!🚑

Hennepin EMS Education is now accepting applications for our Fall EMT Class!

Beginning September 14th our 12-week hybrid EMT course is a blend of online lectures and hands-on skills sessions.

There's never been a better time to become an EMT.

✅ 12-week program
📅 Starts in September
🚨 Applications are now open!

Don't wait—Apply today and jumpstart your career in EMS!

Tag someone who has talked about becoming an EMT or share this post to help spread the word! 🚑

05/28/2026

04/22/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years with Hennepin EMS! 🎉

Join us in recognizing an incredible milestone for our dedicated educators.

Pictured are our full-time educators: Abby Solberg (AHA Coordinator) and Andy Schiefelbein (EMT Coordinator for our fire-based EMT programs).

Not pictured but equally valued are our casual educators, Kris Helberg and Dylan Geiger.

Thank you all for a decade of commitment, passion, and impact at HEMS. Your contributions continue to strengthen the programs and students we teach!

04/07/2026

Hennepin EMS Education will be starting our next EMT course on June 1, 2026! Registration is now open! See the attached flyer for more information.

03/28/2026

This week our Paramedic Trainee Program celebrated the completion of their program with a graduation ceremony! This group of team members began their journey as EMTs, spending 40 hours per week for the last 10 months completing the rigorous demands of our paramedic program. Their program graduation is a moment of pride, as once they pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam they will transition to their new role as Hennepin EMS paramedics and begin the Academy. Their next six months will consist of additional classroom education and instruction under a Field Training Officer to become street ready. A shout out not only to this cohort, but also to the Hennepin EMS Emergency and Critical Care Education team and paramedic preceptors for the dedication and hard work!

Congratulations!

02/26/2026

In January, Memorial Blood Centers declared a statewide blood emergency in Minnesota, with a 40% post-holiday donation decline resulting in a less than two-day blood supply for hospitals across the state. This declaration comes at a time when many Minnesotans are seeking meaningful ways to support their communities.

To help meet the call for blood donations in Minnesota, our team hosted a blood drive in our EMS Education space where our staff and neighbors stepped forward to help solve our state’s blood shortage.

Thank you to all who donated including first responders from Hennepin EMS and Minneapolis Fire Department. Together, we exceeded our blood drive goal, potentially saving over 110 lives!

Also, a special thanks to KARE 11 for coming by to spotlight this community blood drive!

To view current eligibility guidelines or make an appointment, visit mbc.org or call 1.888.448.3253.

https://www.kare11.com/video/news/local/first-responders-host-blood-drive/89-6ff17997-54bc-40f3-bbcc-a8048b34315b

02/06/2026

Congratulations to the Hennepin EMS 2025 Educator of the Year, Mark Cusick. Mark was recognized at our annual awards gala in late 2025. Mark has had a major role in elevating our tactical EMS education in the region, including working with partners like the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources , University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and more. He and his team log thousands of education hours a year, advancing EMS in our region and developing the next generation of first responders. He’s a great mentor to his fellow HEMS team members, and we are honored to have him. Congrats, Mark!

12/01/2025

The Hennepin EMS Education Division will be starting their next EMT course on January 26th, 2026! Registration is now open! See the attached flyer for more information.

08/29/2025

There are a few seats left!!
Class begins next week, so register today!

🚨 Dreaming of a career in EMS?
Start strong — become an EMT! 🚑
Fall EMT Course registration is NOW OPEN!
Hands-on training, real-world skills, and a future in emergency care awaits.