February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
Blue River Career Programs offers multiple educational options to students in Shelby County. Here is a look at one of its programs.
The EMT capstone course at Blue River Career Programs is the culminating component of the Fire Rescue program. This course is designed to reinforce and integrate the knowledge and skills students have developed throughout their training.
It focuses on advanced patient assessment, emergency response procedures, trauma and medical scenario management, and professional communication within a healthcare team. Through hands-on simulations and real-world scenarios, students demonstrate competency in critical thinking, decision-making, and safe patient care.
The capstone ensures that students meet the required standards of the National Registry of EMTs, as well as the State of Indiana, and are prepared to enter the field of emergency medical and fire services.
The Blue River Career Programs Fire Rescue course focuses on the fundamentals of the fire service and EMS. Beginning junior year and returning senior year, students have the opportunity to receive state certification in Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations along with Firefighter I and Firefighter II and National registry NREMT.
These certifications combined enable the student to meet the state minimum requirements to begin a career or volunteer in the fire service in the state of Indiana.
Student spotlight: Mason Moore
Mason (photo) comes to BRCP from Hauser High School. He is a second-year student in the EMT Capstone course.
The following is what Mason has said about the BRCP Fire-Rescue Program:
What The Class Means to Me:
The EMT capstone course at Blue River Career Programs means so much to me because it has been more than just a class — it has felt like a family. The supportive environment created by both instructors and classmates made it possible to grow, learn, and push through challenges together.
The program provides high-quality training with a strong balance between classroom instruction and hands-on skills, ensuring that every concept is not only understood but applied.
The real-world scenarios and practice have helped prepare us for the realities of emergency medicine, building confidence and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
I am truly grateful for the dedication, guidance, and experience this program has given me, and it has left a lasting impact on both my education and my future in EMS.
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