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 Requirements:

• Students must have current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or a Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification at the time of registration.
• Students must be at least 18 years old by the end of the course.
• Submission of prerequisite verification is required before attending the EMT: Basic course. Please send your BLS certification and vaccination records to csm-firetech@smccd.edu.

For more information on the BLS certifications, please refer to the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Vaccinations: Students must provide proof of receiving the required vaccinations for healthcare workers.

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.

Fall 2025 Important Information

• For more information on EMT at the College of San Mateo see the full course information.