Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
This short-term vocational Emergency Medical Technician program is intended to prepare
students to become EMTs to work for an ambulance service or in related fire departments,
hospitals, or other rescue services. This program is specifically for noncredit students
who are seeking training in the public safety field for immediate employment. Furthermore,
this program will also provide foundational skills and training for students to enter
into more advanced public safety programs. Students must pass both core courses to
earn the Emergency Medical Technician certificate.
The EMT program is approved by the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) and Los Angeles
County Department of Health Services (DHS). It awards the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course Completion Certificate needed to take the National Registry Certifying Exam.
- Schedule & Information Sessions
Fall 2024: August 30 to December 14, 2014 Friday and Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:10 PM
Registration is Closed, Winter cohort coming soon.
- Program Courses
ET90A - Introduction to EMS System
EMT90 - Emergency Medical Technician
- Program Requirements
EMT is a Federally Mandated Curriculum (NHTSA). California mandates in Title 22
of the Code of Regulations state you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a high school graduate or have a GED
- Not have a criminal record. A background check will be performed.
- Be physically able to perform all duties required of an EMT
- Be a U.S. citizen or have one of several INS cards that permit employment
- Have valid car insurance for transportation to/from hospitals
- Apply
Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program.
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- Program Costs
Classes are tuition-free
| Textbook |
$140.00 |
| Student ID Badge |
$10.00 |
| Supplies |
$84.00 |
| Uniforms |
$140.00 |
| Health & Physical Exam |
$203.00 |
| MY Background |
$70.00 |
| TOTAL (Approximately) Textbooks/Materials fees are subject to change without notice. |
$647.00 |
- Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be employed or seeking employment in the field for a related field.
- Students will pass the National Registry of EMT’s (NREMT) exam.
- Students will gain employment as an Emergency Medical Technician.
- Students will demonstrate job readiness skills.
- Students will progress through the public safety career ladder by enrolling in public
safety programs such as Paramedics.
- Placement Opportunities
