Emergency Medical Technician - EMT (Basic)
Whether you’re starting your career in emergency medicine or expanding your expertise, this course will equip you to deliver high-quality care as an EMT-Basic. Throughout this program, you’ll gain essential skills in emergency medical care, from basic life support to advanced interventions.
Our focus is on rapid assessment, decisive action, and compassionate treatment, preparing you to handle diverse medical emergencies with confidence and empathy. Upon completion, students must pass both a psychomotor skills exam and a national written exam for certification. This is an intensive course conducted over 16 weeks. Students attend 8-hours of class per week and participate in 7 Saturday Skills days.
In alignment with state requirements, students are required to attend 100% of the course to complete the program successfully. Must be 18 years or older.
ADDITIONAL COSTS: Textbook, blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, immunizations, drug screening test, MyClinical Exchange Account skills and written certification exams, BLS Healthcare Provider CPR training certification.
NOTE: This course requires an application and interview. Background checks are a course requirement. A failed background check will prevent participation in this course.
Spring 2025 - This is a “By Acceptance Only” course.
A Course Approval Code is required to enroll.
Application for the Spring 2025 EMT program is now CLOSED.
Check back in June 2025 for the Fall application.
If your application is approved, you will be invited to an interview. If accepted to the program, you receive a Course Approval Code, please return to this page to complete registration and make payment.
The Spring 2025 program starts 01/07/25, and will end around 5/03/25. Tuesday, Thursday (6-10p) and every other Saturday (8:30a-4:30p).
Applications received by priority deadline: 11/30/2024 will be given first consideration. Final application deadline: 12/15/2024.
Accreditation:
Idaho Emergency Medical Services Bureau, Idaho Division of Career & Technical Education
Program Highlights:
- Prepare for immediate employment as an EMT upon program completion.
- Convenience: Evening and weekend course hours.
- Low student/instructor ratio in hands-on training
Download the handout for additional requirements and costs.
