Bates County Memorial Hospital congratulates Stephen Stark on earning his Missouri paramedic license in September after completing paramedic training through the Johnson County Ambulance District (JCAD) Paramedic Program, Cohort 10. Stephen has earned certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and is officially licensed as a paramedic by the State of Missouri.
For Stephen, advancing to the paramedic level followed years of
experience in emergency medical services, hands-on instruction and mentoring
fellow EMTs.
Originally from Bourbon County, Kansas, Stephen served four years as a
U.S. Marine Corps infantryman before beginning his career as an emergency
medical technician (EMT). During the first five years of his EMT career, he
co-taught EMT classes, helping students develop their skills through hands-on
training. After joining the Bates County Memorial Hospital Ambulance Department
in 2022, he continued sharing his experience as a field training officer for
new EMTs.
When asked what he enjoys about helping others develop their skills,
Stephen said, "I like watching people grow."
Stephen completed his paramedic training while continuing to work with
the BCMH Ambulance Department through the hospital's Paramedic Scholarship
Program. The program supports EMTs pursuing advanced training while helping
build the skills and experience needed to serve patients throughout Bates
County.
“Congratulations to Steven on this important milestone, and thank you
for your continued dedication to Bates County Memorial Hospital and the
patients who depend on us.”
