Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Basic
Completion of FIRE 797 and passing the National Registry Examination provides the student with a National Registry certificate as an EMT. This course is also required as a prerequisite for students who want to continue on with paramedic training. EMT: Basic is an 11 unit course with a $250 materials fee. For more information about enrollment fees, visit the Fees page.
The EMT: Basic course is offered twice a year during the fall and spring semesters. The class meets Tuesdays and Fridays (1030 - 1800) for 20 weeks during each offering.
Students are required to maintain a grade average of 80% or better throughout the course to remain in the class and be eligible for the National Registry Examination.
Students interested in participating in the course must possess a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare professionals at the time of application. Students are also required to be 18 years old prior to the end of the course. Submission of a prerequisite verification is required prior to attending the EMT: Basic course. Send BLS and vaccination records to csm-firetech@smccd.edu.
Check with the American Heart Association for their list of upcoming classes.
Students will also need to submit proof that they have received the recommended vaccinations for healthcare workers.
Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years old prior to the end of the course. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for the healthcare provider/professional rescuer through the American Heart Association.
Spring 2025 Important Information
The EMT: Basic course is offered twice a year during the fall and spring semesters. The class meets Tuesdays and Fridays (1030 - 1800) for 20 weeks during each offering.
Students are required to maintain a grade average of 80% or better throughout the course to remain in the class and be eligible for the National Registry Examination.
Students interested in participating in the course must possess a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare professionals at the time of application. Students are also required to be 18 years old prior to the end of the course. Submission of a prerequisite verification is required prior to attending the EMT: Basic course. Send BLS and vaccination records to csm-firetech@smccd.edu.
Check with the American Heart Association for their list of upcoming classes.
Students will also need to submit proof that they have received the recommended vaccinations for healthcare workers.
Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years old prior to the end of the course. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for the healthcare provider/professional rescuer through the American Heart Association.
Spring 2025 Important Information
- For more information on EMT at the College of San Mateo see the full course information.
