EMT Program
EMT Program Overview
An EMT (emergency medical technician) is a trained clinician that operates as part of an EMS (emergency medical services) system and provides care to patients who are experiencing a medical emergency. Rather than working in a hospital or health care center, EMTs often perform their duties in an ambulance, which allows them to remain mobile. EMTs perform a variety of non-invasive treatments to assist their patients and improve or stabilize their condition until they reach the hospital. Many EMTs also perform transport of patients between healthcare facilities where they provide ongoing medical assessments. An EMT certification is typically the starting point for many EMS professionals and is a requirement to become a paramedic.
Currently, there is no accrediting body for EMT programs. All qualified School of EMS EMT programs are approved by the state in which they are held. All School of EMS graduates are eligible to attempt the National Registry exam.
Please note that a high school diploma or GED as well as a state ID or driver’s license is required, except for the specifically designated dual-enrollment programs with our partner high schools. All students must pass a drug screen as well as a background screening.
Program Highlights
- From $1,150.00 to $2,000.00
- 16-week Online Program
- Live skills sessions during 4 days of week 5 and 2 days of week 16
- Cohort-based training completed in weekly modules with an assigned Primary Instructor dedicated to you and your classmates
- Lectures Pre-recorded by our qualified faculty for unlimited viewing
- Access to education team via several formats for educational assistance
- Regular virtual office hours and extra review sessions
- Access to all Live Q/A sessions with instructors within all programs
- Three program checkpoints and benchmarks to keep you on track to succeed
- Specific lectures on study habits and test-taking strategies for passing the NREMT
- Field Clinical Hours: 36
- Hospital Clinical Hours: 12, plus 12 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
- ID Badge
- Clinical Scheduling System
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
- 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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*For total estimated cost, see the institutional catalog here for more information
Books and uniform not included in cost of program
EMT Program FAQs
An EMT, or Emergency Medical Technician, is an emergency healthcare provider who assesses patients, delivers prehospital medical care, and helps transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
To become an EMT, you must complete an approved EMT training program, satisfy state requirements, and pass the National Registry examination where required. School of EMS graduates are eligible to attempt the National Registry exam.
The School of EMS EMT program generally ranges from 16 to 18 weeks depending on state requirements and includes classroom instruction, skills training, and clinical hours.
The School of EMS EMT Program combines online coursework with required skills training and clinical experiences. Students complete didactic education through an online learning platform while also participating in hands-on training and clinical requirements necessary for EMT certification.
EMT Program: Both the Online and Hybrid EMT programs require a total of 6 in-person lab days.
- Hybrid EMT: Students attend lab sessions approximately once every two weeks using a mirror-lab approach. This schedule is designed to provide greater flexibility for shift workers and other busy professionals.
- Online EMT: Students complete their lab requirements during two scheduled sessions: 2 days during Week 2- and 4-days during Week 5.
Clinical opportunities may be available in a student's local area through approved School of EMS clinical partnerships. Clinical availability varies by state and location, and students should discuss local options with admissions before enrollment.
Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED and a state-issued ID or driver's license. A background screening and drug screen are also required.
Vaccination requirements are determined by clinical facilities, state regulations, and healthcare compliance standards. Students may be required to provide immunization records and other clinical clearance documentation before participating in clinical education.
No. The EMT program is considered an entry-level EMS course and is designed for students with little or no prior medical experience.
Yes. EMT certification is typically the first step in an EMS career and is a requirement for admission into the School of EMS Paramedic Program.
Yes. Students complete hospital clinical hours along with additional field or hospital-based clinical experiences as part of the program. Learn more on our Clinicals Page.
The program includes American Heart Association BLS certification, state jurisprudence requirements, access to Master Your Medics, student communication tools, and National Registry preparation resources.
Yes. The School of EMS EMT Program includes hospital clinical hours and additional field- or hospital-based clinical experiences designed to help students apply classroom knowledge in real healthcare environments.
Join School of EMS and take the next step toward a rewarding career as EMT or Paramedic professionals.
