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.

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
- Pants $63

For more information about enrollment fees, visit the Fees page.

FIRE 797 Enrollment Update

Enrollment for FIRE 797 is currently full, including the waitlist.

Students may continue to submit prerequisite documentation through CastleBranch for Spring 2027. Approved submissions are valid for 12 months.

For more information, please review our EMT Program Information sheet.

Please contact the Fire Technology office with any questions.