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Emergency Medical Technician - EMS Corps

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Launch your career in Emergency Medical Services - 

Become an EMT in under 6 months! 

Next session begins
April 13, 2026!

  • Daytime program - 30 hours/week (Mon-Fri)
  • Content delivery - at home (videos/reading)
  • Age requirement- 18-26 years old

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.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Emergency Medical Technician - EMS Corps 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).  Topics include but are not limited to:

This full-time, daytime program combines EMT training with wraparound support, including life coaching, mentorship, career development, and more.  Also included are:

  • Increased lab times for skills practice and scenarios
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification
  • Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) certification
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO) certification
  • Additional services (student support/coaching)

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:  $4,759 - Funding options available for qualified students. Interest-free payment plans available.

Schedule:*

M,W, F 9:00am-2:00pm
T, Th 9:00am-5:00pm

*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

To receive a certificate of completion, a student must:

  • 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

INFORMATION

Room: C5
Office Hours: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm
Phone: (925) 685-7340, ext. 6730
Email: adultcareertech@mdusd.org

REGISTRATION

EMT Programs Information Session

CTE Admission Assessment

QUICK LINKS

CTE Homepage

Catalog of Programs

Student Services & Resources

Want More Information About Our
CTE Programs? Fill Out This Quick
 Interest Form.  ​

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Complete the EMT Programs Information Session and CTE Admission Assessment. Provide a high school diploma or equivalent, health insurance card and CA driver's license. Complete Health Verification Form and be able to pass a background check. Additional information provided at information session.

JOB OUTLOOK

In Contra Costa County, employment for EMTs is expected to increase faster than other occupations through the next 5 years. The current median wage for entry-level EMTs is $21.62 per hour.

(Source: onetonline.org 2020-2030).