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Fire Technology

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 that 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 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.

Selective Admissions Program

The EMT program has a seperate admission process. You must be fully admitted before you can register for FIRE 797. Students who select this program are placed in Undecided status until they are fully admitted, and financial aid cannot be applied to this program until then. Learn more about selective admissions.

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.
• Proof of vaccinations for healthcare workers. Vaccine details can 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.

 How to Apply 

1. Complete the requirements below. Prepare your BLS certification, proof of age, and vaccination records.
2. Submit your documents through CastleBranch using package code FT85im. A non-refundable $30 fee is due at submission and is good for 12 months.
3. Wait for notification. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. You will not be approved to register until program staff notify you.
4. Register for FIRE 797. Space is limited to 40 students and is based on your assigned registration date.

Enrollment for Spring 2027 opens Wednesday, November 11, 2026. 

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

Estimated Program Costs 

• 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.

Questions?
Contact the Fire Technology office at (650) 574-6177.