AEMT
AEMT Program Overview
An AEMT (advanced emergency medical technician) is the intermediate level provider of the EMS system. While not all states recognize this level, the ones that do often see AEMTs utilized in rural areas or services that can benefit from having a larger pool of providers able to perform some invasive procedures.
AEMT is NOT a required step between EMT and Paramedic, although many EMTs choose to become an AEMT first before attending paramedic school.
An accelerated AEMT course is available for students who attended the EMT program with School of EMS.
All qualified School of EMS AEMT programs are approved by the state in which they are held. All School of EMS graduates are eligible to attempt the National Registry exam.
Program Highlights
- 20 week program avaible for all current EMT license holders
- 4 week program available for current EMT license holders (must be SOE Alumni graduated after 3/1/2023)
- Program completed in weekly modules with an assigned Primary Instructor dedicated to you and your classmates
- Live skills sessions during 4 days of week 5 and 4 days of week 16
- Lectures Pre-recorded for unlimited viewing
- Regular virtual office hours and extra review sessions
- Access to education team via several formats for educational assistance
- Bi-Weekly Non-mandatory live review sessions with Q/A opportunities
- Access to all Live Q/A sessions with instructors within all programs
- Field Clinical Hours: 60
- Hospital Clinical Hours: 24, plus 24 Clinical hours in either Field or Hospital environment
What’s Included?
- Educational Platform Access via Canvas
- 3-month subscription to Master Your Medics EMT study app included
- NREMT Testing Prep
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
- ID Badge
- Clinical Scheduling System
- All State Jurisprudence Certifications or similar requirements
- Background screening
- Drug screening
- Access to student email via Outlook and messenger via Teams
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Fill out the form below to sponsor an AEMT course near you, or click here to email direct.AEMT Program FAQs
An Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is an intermediate-level EMS provider who can perform advanced patient care skills beyond the EMT level, including certain invasive procedures permitted by state regulations.
The AEMT credential is ideal for current EMTs who want to expand their patient care skills, increase their responsibilities within EMS systems, and further prepare themselves for future advancement opportunities, including paramedic education.
While EMTs provide basic emergency medical care, AEMTs receive additional training that allows them to perform a broader range of medical interventions and patient care procedures.
AEMTs receive additional education that allows them to perform a broader range of patient care procedures and medical interventions than EMTs, within the scope permitted by state regulations.
Yes. The School of EMS AEMT Program is designed for current EMT license holders.
Most students complete the program in 20 weeks. A four-week accelerated option is available for qualifying School of EMS EMT alumni who graduated after March 1, 2023.
The cost of the Advanced EMT (AEMT) program at the School of EMS generally ranges from $2,500 to $3,500, depending on the course format and location.
The AEMT program is a hybrid program including online coursework, in-person skills and field rotations.
Many students continue working while completing the School of EMS AEMT Program. The program's structure is designed to help working EMS professionals advance their careers while completing educational requirements.
No. AEMT is not a required step between EMT and Paramedic certification, although many EMS professionals choose it as part of their career progression.
Yes. Students complete field clinical hours, hospital clinical hours, and additional clinical experiences in field or hospital environments.
Students receive American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, National Registry testing preparation, clinical scheduling tools, learning platform access, background screening, drug screening, and additional required state certifications.
Join School of EMS and take the next step toward a rewarding career as EMT or Paramedic professionals.
