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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program

Train to Save Lives. Prepare for a Fast-Paced Career in Emergency Services.

Our EMT Program is delivered in an academy-style format that emphasizes physical agility, team dynamics, and effective communication—key skills used daily by emergency medical professionals. This immersive, fast-paced program prepares you to provide emergency care, respond to disasters, and support critical life-saving operations in the field.

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  • Academy-style structure focused on discipline, teamwork, and readiness

  • Hands-on training in patient assessment, trauma response, and medical emergencies

  • Emphasis on real-world scenarios to build confidence and competence

  • Meets California Title 22 regulations and prepares students for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam

  • Certifications earned are recognized by most public and private emergency service agencies

  • Requirements:

    • Minimum grades must be met in both lecture and lab components

    • Must be 18 years old or older by the end of the Program

    • Criminal Background Check

    • DMV H.6 Pull Notice

  • Program length: Semester

  • Format: Lecture + hands-on lab

  • CPR Certification: Must be AHA BLS-level (or meets Title 22 requirements) prior to class start

  • Patient assessment, trauma care, airway management, and medical emergencies

  • Disaster response, team-based drills, and real-world simulations

  • Title 22-aligned instruction that prepares you for the NREMT exam

  • Team Building

  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Basic Life Support (BLS CPR/AED)

  • National Incident Management System (NIMS)

  • Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Awareness

  • NREMT Eligibility + California EMT Licensure

Upon certification, EMTs are eligible for roles in:

  • Private and public ambulance services

  • Fire departments and law enforcement

  • Special event medical teams

  • Disaster response organizations

  • Academy-style discipline and readiness

  • Expert instructors with real-world EMS experience

  • Title 22 and NREMT exam-ready curriculum

Featured Careers

Well-paying, in-demand positions are available in state and federal agencies and private industry

  • 911 Emergency EMT

  • Patient Transport EMT

  • Event EMT

  • Emergency Room Technician

  • Firefighter

  • Paramedic

  • Flight Medic

  • Physician Assistant

  • Nurse

  • Search and Rescue Specialist

  • Respiratory Therapist