Neosho County Community College recently debuted the Allied Health Educational Unit, a former ambulance that has found new life as a laboratory classroom for Emergency Medical Technician students.
“We are constantly adapting to the changing needs of our current and future students with innovative, creative programs,” said Amber Vail, NCCC Executive Director of Allied Health. “One of the biggest challenges we face is exposing students to the realworld settings in which they will implement their skills. The Allied Health Educational Unit gives students just that—the opportunity to test their skills in the back of an ambulance, just like they would in the field.”
The retired ambulance, a 2016 Ford T250 Transit Type II Leader Ambulance, was wrapped in NCCC regalia and outfitted with the necessary educational implements.
NCCC received the ambulance as a donation from Anderson County EMS. In November of 2024, Anderson County EMS received a grant from the Patterson Family Foundation to purchase a new ambulance. Outlined in the grant was the donation of their current ambulance to an educational institution for EMS instruction.
Upon receiving the ambulance, a dent was discovered. Steve Faulkner Ford in Chanute agreed to complete the work as a donation, originally quoted at $1,400.
Removal of the ambulance’s vinyl and reflectors and the subsequent application of NCCC vinyl was completed by Ravin Printing in Chanute.
See AMBULANCE, continued on page 2 The Allied Health Educational Unit has already hit the road for EMS education, making visits to Northeast High School in Arma and the Artist Alley Parade in Chanute.
Anderson County residents will continue to benefit from the vehicle, as NCCC offers EMT classes in Garnett in addition to those held at the Chanute and Ottawa campuses. Visit neosho.edu/EMT for more information on the program and to enroll.
