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South Howell County Ambulance District provides professional, 911 dispatched, advanced and basic life support services is an option.

Classes provided by SHCA for all of 2024 (Please call for more info 417-256-2490 ext:208)

SHCA has a very high quality, accredited education division. We have courses in a number of different disciplines including the following:

CAAHEP/CoAEMSP Accredited Paramedic Program
EMT Basic
NCCP Paramedic Refresher
NCCP EMT Refresher
CPR / BLS/ ACLS/ Heart Saver with and without First Aid. * AHA Training Site for COX HEALTH
CEVO

If there is a class that you are interested in and do not see below please contact the Education Department for that class availability. Courses Available:

*EMT Class
Monday and Wednesday's 1800 to 2200
Spring class January - May
Fall class July - November
Cost is $1000.00. Payment plan is available and tuition reimbursement upon hiring, and income driven tuition assistance through Mo-Jobs is available. We are taking applications currently for the 2025 Spring EMT Class to begin in January 2025. Applications can be found in lobby or on our website.

*Paramedic Class
Tuesday and Thursday's 0800 to 1400
One class per year: January - December
Cost is $5000.00. Payment plan, tuition reimbursement upon hiring, and income driven tuition assistance through Mo-Jobs is available. EMT certification is a prerequisite to this course. We are currently taking applications for the 2025 Paramedic class to begin in January. Applications can be found in lobby or on our website. Refresher Courses:

*EMR Refresher course
-August 31st 0800 - 1200
-November 2nd 0800-1200

*EMT Refresher course
-September 6th 0800 -1600
-September 13th 0800 -1600
-September 20th 0800 -1600

*Paramedic Refresher course
-October 4th 0800 -1600
-October 11th 0800 -1600
-October 18th 0800 -1600
-October 25th 0800 -1600

CPR / BLS/ ACLS/ Heart Saver with and without First Aid.
* AHA Training Site for COX HEALTH
(Classes can be scheduled for your organization at any time, please contact us to set up)

*BLS Renewal
-August 23rd 1000-1200
-September 11th 1300-1600
-October 15th 1400-1700
-December 4th 0900-1200

*Heartsaver/First Aid/ CPR/ AED
-August 30th 0900-1400

*ACLS Renewal
-September 23rd 0800 -1600

11/13/2026

Your input is needed. Let's all please help Ozarks Healthcare improve and provide the services our district members need and deserve by completing their survey. Thank you.

Your voice matters! 💚 Ozarks Healthcare’s 2026 Community Brand Assessment is officially underway, and we want to hear from you! Your feedback will help us better understand how our community views Ozarks Healthcare, identify opportunities to grow, and shape the future of healthcare in our region.

Participating is easy! Complete the survey online at www.ozarkshealthcare.com/about-us/for-community or through the invitation you may have received by mail or postcard.

As a thank-you, participants can also enter a drawing to win one of 11 gift cards, including a $300 gift card!

The survey is open through Friday, December 4. Take a few minutes to share your perspective and help us continue improving care for the communities we serve.

11/12/2026

Have a great birthday, Charles!

11/12/2026

🚨 SHCAD IS HIRING! 🚑

We’re looking for the RIGHT person to join our team as an EMT!

If you have a passion for helping others, a strong work ethic, and a heart for serving your community, we want YOU!

📩 Message us for more information!

Come be part of the SHCAD family!

11/11/2026

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11/11/2026

SHCAD is grateful to all those who have served our great nation. We are especially thankful for those who are also part of the SHCAD family. It is a privilege to work alongside each and every one of them.

Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your dedication. We are proud to have you as part of our SHCAD family! 🇺🇸

11/10/2026

"Our team goes above and beyond for every patient. Sometimes it's extra miles, extra hours, and extra caffeine, but that's just how we roll!" 😄

11/09/2026

For the month of November we only have one service anniversary to celebrate.

Today we recognize Charles Rader, CEO of South Howell County Ambulance District, for 31 years of service and dedication to our community.

For more than three decades, Charles has been committed to serving the people of South Howell County and helping ensure our community has the emergency medical services it needs.

Thirty-one years of leadership, hard work, and commitment to the people we serve is an accomplishment worth recognizing.

Thank you, Charles, for your service and dedication to South Howell County Ambulance District and the community we are proud to serve.

11/08/2026

Wishing you a great birthday, David!

11/05/2026

2026 Fall EMT Class Graduation Announcement!
Please join us in congratulating the Fall 2026 EMT Class as they celebrate the completion of their training!

11/02/2026

We are excited to introduce our November Employee Spotlight, Kat Buehler!

Address

1951 E State Route K
West Plains, MO
65775

Telephone

+14172562490

Website

http://www.shc-ems.net/

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