Emergency Medical Technician

Become an EMT in under 6 months! 

Next session begins 
January 20, 2026!

• Evening program - 10.5 hours/week (T, W, Th)
• Content delivery - in class (live lecture)
• Target audience - Ages 18 and over

EMT Programs Information Session is Open!  This is the first step to enrolling in the EMT Program.

During this session, you will learn more about EMT Programs and steps to enroll.  Click the blue EMT Programs Information Session button to get started.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program provides the participant with the knowledge and skills required to enter the field of Emergency Medical Services in accordance with the standards adopted by the California EMS Authority and written by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

This evening EMT training program includes rigorous instruction, learning, skills practice, scenarios, and a coach available for student support throughout the program.

During the program, the student participates in a required number of ambulance ride-alongs (minimum of 24 hours) to satisfy the clinical experience requirement of 10 patient contacts.

Length of Program: 5 Months
Cost:  $2,233 - Funding options available for qualified students. Interest-free payment plans available.

Schedule:

T,W,TH 6:00pm-9:30pm*

*24 hours of ambulance ride-along (done outside of regular class hours).

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• To prepare students with the knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of an emergency medical technician following the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Basic, the National EMS Education Standards, and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) National EMS Practice Analysis. 
• To prepare students for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification examination for EMT-Basic leading to state EMT certification. 
• To train students in all aspects of the industry enabling them to make appropriate employment decisions relating to emergency medical services, such as EMT, Emergency Room Technician, and/or applying to public safety agencies for entry-level positions. 

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

• Meet the minimum attendance requirements (90%)
• Satisfactorily complete all assignments and quizzes (80%)
• Master NREMT required psychomotor (skills) competencies.
• Pass the written mid-terms and final examinations with a minimum of 80%
• Successfully complete required clinical hours with at least 10 patient contacts