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Course Qualifications
The
following requirements must be met in order to qualify for the Park
Ranger Training Program:
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Students must be at least 21 years of age, by the
time of PRTP course completion. |
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Students must be a
U.S. citizen. |
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Students must possess a valid state driver's
license. |
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Students must have a clear criminal history. (No
felony convictions or serious misdemeanors including, but not
limited to, drug, domestic violence or firearms violations.
Exceptions may be discussed with the director.) |
| Students must be in good physical condition and
be able to complete all four components of the Physical Efficiency
Battery (PEB). The four PEB components are: 1.5 mile run/walk,
Agility Run, Flexibility Measure and Bench Press. |
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Effective
September 2005, physical fitness training is required in the PRTP. |
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All students must complete a written application
and a personal or phone interview with the Park Ranger Training
Program Director before enrolling in the program.
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Students should be certified in healthcare provider CPR , and should
seriously consider pursuing an advanced first aid training course,
Wilderness First Responder course, or Emergency Medical Technician
course before or immediately after completing the ranger program. |
Firearms Training
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