Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Basic
Completion of FIRE 797 and passing the National Registry Examination provides students with a National Registry certificate as an EMT. This course is also a prerequisite for those wishing to continue on to paramedic training. EMT: Basic is an 11-unit course provides students with a comprehensive foundation in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and emergency care procedures alongside classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and ride-along experience with a local ambulance service.
The EMT: Basic course is offered twice a year during the fall and spring semesters. The class meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm for 20 weeks each semester.
Students must maintain a grade average of 80% or higher throughout the course to remain in the class and be eligible for the National Registry Examination.
FIRE 797 Enrollment Update:
Enrollment for FIRE 797 is temporarily paused as we transition to a new platform, DISA Healthcare/CastleBranch. As part of the enrollment process, students will be required to submit documentation through this platform.
Prerequisite, Co-requisite, and Pre-program Requirements:
- Students must have current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or a Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
- ID showing proof of 18 years of age prior to the end of the course. ID
- Proof of vaccinations for healthcare workers. Vaccine details be be found at: Prerequisite Medical Requirements for EMT Students.
For more information on the BLS certifications, please refer to the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Course Registration Requirements:
- Submission of prerequisite requirements is required before enrollment in FIRE 797.
- A non-refundable fee of $30 is required at submissions, which is good for 12 months.
- Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
- Students will not be approved to register until notified by program staff.
Fees:
- Book: approximately $153.30 (New)
- CSM Custom Clinical Kit $98.29
- Uniform
- Polo $29-34
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Pants $63
