During this 16-week course, students will learn the required skills to successfully obtain an EMT license and serve as an EMT. The curriculum covers: Patient assessment Pediatric assessment and field treatment Understanding of anatomy and physiology Lifting and moving patients Patient extrication, immobilization, and transport Basic airway management and oxygen delivery AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Triaging and handling multiple trauma patients Dealing with complex medical illnesses and life-threatening traumatic injuries Emergency field childbirth Assisting paramedics with medications such as epinephrine auto-injectors, nitroglycerin, and emergency breathing treatments Assisting paramedics with more advanced care

Classwork is completed online and class and labwork are documented on online learning platforms. Testing and exams are computer-based and completed during in-person lab sessions. Students are trained on modern EMS equipment, including ALS and BLS jump kits,and fully functioning patient care manikins.

Students' grades are based on classwork, labs, and performance in clinicals. Students who achieve a 78% or higher and pass the course final exam will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible to take the National Registry exam for state licensure.

EMT BASIC

16-week, tuition-based program

280 coursework, lab, and field hours

Asynchronous program: independent online coursework with in-person labs

Upcoming EMT Classes

Course Dates

EMT classes are held each January, May and September, with registration typically opening six weeks before the start of class

This is an asynchronous program with virtual lecture options, independent online coursework and in-person labs.

The first day of class is a mandatory in-person day. All students must report to Ann Arbor for the first day of class.

Lab Information

All lab sessions are mandatory and in-person.

Students can choose from two lab options:

Thursdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Occasionally, Saturday lab dates may be required and will be announced after the start of class.

Lab Location

Huron Valley Ambulance

1200 State Cir. Ann Arbor, MI

Tuition and Fees

Tuition: $1,700

+ an additional cost for uniforms, textbooks, supplies, drug screen, and background check. (around $800)

Note

Tuition is due in full at registration
Please review our Tuition Refund Policy before registering.
A 10% tuition discount is available for first responders (police/fire/EMS).
Emergent Health Partners employees take the paramedic training program at no charge.
Please contact us for information on the first responder or employee discount: emseducation@emergenthealth.org

Admission Requirements

To be considered for acceptance into the HVA EMS Education EMT program, prospective students must:

Be 18 or older
Have a high school diploma or GED
Provide proof of a negative TB test.
Be up to date on required immunizations.
Pass a drug screen and background check.

Course Information

Course Description

The HVA Center for EMS Education EMT course is a 16-week program that prepares students to take the National Registry Exam, obtain EMT licensure, and serve as a compentent EMT in the field. Our EMT course is approved by the MDHHS Division of EMS and Trauma.

Course Curriculum

During this 16-week course, students will learn the required skills to successfully obtain an EMT license and serve as an EMT. The curriculum covers:

Patient assessment
Pediatric assessment and field treatment
Understanding of anatomy and physiology
Lifting and moving patients
Patient extrication, immobilization, and transport
Basic airway management and oxygen delivery
AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR
Triaging and handling multiple trauma patients
Dealing with complex medical illnesses and life-threatening traumatic injuries
Emergency field childbirth
Assisting paramedics with medications such as epinephrine auto-injectors, nitroglycerin, and emergency breathing treatments
Assisting paramedics with more advanced care

Coursework, Labs, and Clinicals

Our EMT program is a 16-week course totaling 280 classwork, lab, and clinical hours.

+ Coursework: Students will complete weekly online coursework. Students are required to stay up-to-date on assigned work and the course schedule.

+ Labs: The labs are hands-on learning experiences completed with modern equipment that is used on BLS ambulances today.

When regsitering, students choose from one of two lab options.
Occasionally, Saturday labs are required and will be communicated beforehand.
Labs are held at Huron Valley Ambulance.
Labs are run by expereienced HVA instructors.
Students receive hands-on training including fully interactive patient care manikins, a high fidelity SimMan manikin, interactive scene response training, and an EMS driver’s training simulator.

+ Clincials: Clinicals will be scheduled after the start of class. Students are required to complete:

Two 12-hour Emergency Department hospital clinicals
Two 12-hour advanced life support (ALS) ambulance third rides
Two 12-hour basic life support (BLS) ambulance third rides

Teaching Tools

Classwork is completed online and class and labwork are documented on online learning platforms.
Testing and exams are computer-based and completed during in-person lab sessions.
Students are trained on modern EMS equipment, including ALS and BLS jump kits,and fully functioning patient care manikins.

Passing the Course

Students’ grades are based on classwork, labs, and performance in clinicals.
Students who achieve a 78% or higher and pass the course final exam will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible to take the National Registry exam for state licensure.

What does an EMT do?

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a first responder and medical provider.

EMTs respond to 911 calls and provide out-of-hospital emergency care and life-saving interventions to sick and hurt individuals. EMTs also transport patients by ambulance from the scene of an emergency to a healthcare facility.

EMT is licensed to provide basic medical care and transportation by ambulance, this is the level of licensure required to begin a career in EMS.

EMT Skills and Job Duties

Some skills EMTs perform are:

Take vital signs
Monitor blood pressure
Airway management
Stabilize the spine and extremity injuries
Eye irrigation
Bleeding control
CPR
Use of an AED
Limited medication administration
Assist patients who have fallen or have limited mobility
Drive an ambulance to and from healthcare facilities and emergencies
Transport patients from their homes to healthcare facilities via ambulance
Transport patients from one healthcare facility to another via ambulance

Traits of an EMT

If you answer yes to most of these questions, a career as an EMT could be a perfect fit.

Do you want to help people?
Are you good at working with people?
Are you cool and calm under stress?
Can you think fast on your feet?
Do you like excitement and adventure?
Are you interested in a career in healthcare?

Where do EMTs Work?

EMTs can work for private or government ambulance services, fire departments, or as techs in Emergency Departments.

How to I Become an EMT?

After turning 18 and graduating high school, apply for an EMT program approved by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS).
After successfully completing an EMT program, register with the National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT) and schedule your NREMT exam.
Upon passing the NREMT exam, apply for an EMT license with the State of Michigan.
Upon completion of these steps, you can now apply for a position as an EMT with a Michigan EMS agency.
More detailed information about the process of becoming an EMT can be found on the MDHHS website.

Program Registration

Get In Touch

Email: emseducation@emergenthealth.org

Phone: 734-477-6331

Administrative office hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday