Medina County Law Enforcement Training
The Medina County Police Chief’s Association has established a Basic Law Enforcement Training program certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council and administered by the Medina County Career Center. Please click here for more information

Advanced Law Enforcement Training
Advanced training seminars will be conducted throughout the year as indicated by the needs of the Medina County law enforcement agencies. The seminars are designed to benefit both full-time and part-time officers. Hands-on experience will be extensively utilized. Classes and seminars are sponsored in cooperation with the Medina County Police Chief's Association.

Private Security
Start your law enforcement career. Classes are taught by State Certified Training instructors adhering to the Ohio Peace Officer Training curriculum. Candidates must be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a pre-test and clear a background check. Upon successful completion of the 164-hour program and passing the state test, the student will be a State Certified Private Security Officer and highly employable. 164 hours – included firearms portion
Mon-Thu 6:30p – 10:30p
Saturdays 8:00a – 12 noon
$970

Physical Fitness for Public Safety Employees
This 12-week course will educate the public safety employee in methods of improving their overall health and fitness. You will learn health and diet information blended with a fitness program designed for the individual student’s physical fitness needs. The course is open to ALL members of law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, county and municipal judges, prosecutors and their staffs.
12 wks – 36 hrs
Tues & Thur – 7:00p-8:30p
$109

Law Enforcement Topics for Citizens
Learn valuable information on safety and security issues in the home, workplace and in the car. Identity theft, computer security, home safety and vehicle safety are topics to be taught. Instructors are FBI and other federal agents, local police, prosecutors and Ohio State troopers.
8 wks - 16 hrs
$39

Fire Training
Firefighters protect the public from the damages of fire, prevent loss of life from fire and minimize property damage. Designed for members of volunteer, paid, or private fire departments.

Volunteer Firefighter
This 36-hour course provides initial training to new firefighters. Ohio certification exam is given upon successful completion of the course and qualifies a candidate to work with a volunteer fire department. Candidates must be 18 years of age and no longer attending high school.

84-Hour Firefighter I Transition
The transition course is designed to complete the training necessary to qualify a candidate to the NFPA Standard for Level I Firefighter.

120-Hour Firefighter Level I
This course trains a candidate to the NFPA Standard for Firefighter I.

120-Hour Firefighter Level II
This course trains a candidate to the NFPA Standard for Firefighter II. Prerequisite: Firefighter I certification.

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Course consists of 4 hours theory and 4 hours of hands-on training dealing with safe operation of emergency vehicles.

First Responder
This 40-hour course is designed for current law enforcement, fire service, and EMS or those interested in getting into those fields. Includes airway management, spinal immobilization, CPR, and patient assessment. Classes scheduled per request. Prerequisite: Current Ohio driver’s license and be eighteen years of age. $350 (books included)

Fire Tower
A Fire Tower is located on the premises of the Medina County Career Center. The tower is utilized for simulation drills for more comprehensive training of Fire and EMS personnel. Scheduling of the Fire Tower is arranged through the Adult & Continuing Education office.

Basic EMT-B
The 130-Hour Basic EMT-B course is designed to prepare individuals to serve on rescue squads, ambulance services, and fire departments. Course includes theory and practical experience. National Registry Exam fee not included in course fee. This course is required for certification as an EMT. Accredited by the State of Ohio. Prerequisite: CPR Certification. Prerequisite: CPR certification, HS diploma/GED, current Ohio driver’s license, pass entrance exam.
Class begins  January 13, 2009
Tue & Thu 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Every 2nd Saturday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
$950 (books included)

EMT-B Refresher
The EMT-B refresher course is required for recertification as an EMT-B in the state of Ohio. Refresher courses are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Accredited by the State of Ohio.
Class scheduled per request
$350