Prehospital Education: EMT Training Programs, Paramedic Training Programs, and Prehospital Continuing Education
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Scope of Practice
Basic airway management, CPR, bandaging, splinting, patient assessment, advanced life support assistance skills, etc. Beginning in 2018, EMTs working for a provider agency within an organized EMS system, and with proper training and prior approval of the EMS Medical Director may also administer Epinephrine for severe asthma and anaphylaxis, Naloxone for suspected opioid overdoses, nerve agent antidote for suspected organophosphate or nerve agent exposure.
EMT Program Prerequisites
18 years old
Clean criminal record (some exceptions apply)
Estimated Fees (subject to change without notice)
Course Fee Range | $875 - $1750 | National Examination Fee | $80.00 |
Books, Uniform, and Materials | $200 - $250 | Fingerprinting | $10.00 - $35.00 |
Certification/Recertification | $93 - $132 | Live Scan | $32.00 CA DOJ $19.00 FBI Plus additional rolling fee from Live Scan Agency (variable) |
National Registry Testing
National Registry uses computer-based testing only. All applications for testing will be submitted to National Registry electronically and all tests will be taken via computer. If you have questions regarding the testing process, please contact National Registry at 614-888-4484.
Paramedic