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Board recommends $24,000 to fund advanced EMT course for Kane County providers
Summary
The Kane County Economic Development Board voted to recommend $24,000 in funding to the county commission to cover tuition for eight students in an advanced EMT (AEMT) course, aiming to boost rural EMS capacity and retention.
Ben Arp, the hospital's EMS director, asked the Kane County Economic Development Board on Oct. 27 for a favorable recommendation to the county commission to cover tuition for eight advanced EMT students.
"Our ask of this board is a favorable recommendation to the county commission for funding in the amount of $24,000 to cover the tuition expense for the students," Arp said, describing a $3,000 tuition per student plus about $400–$500 for textbooks and materials.
The board…
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