Accelerated 2.5-week EMT Program

Our 2.5-week EMT Program is only offered twice a year. Once in the summer months and once in the winter. Our 5-week EMT program is offered year round.

The entire EMT Training Program is 18 days. Due to national regulatory requirements, missing more than 1 day of instruction will result in a failing grade for the course.

Upcoming Class Dates:

Tuition costs include: textbook and e-book, uniform shirts, and equipment/ diagnostic tools (I.E. stethoscope, penlight, eye protection, safety-shears). Students are responsible for a background check, live scan, health insurance and additional uniform items (Black boots, Black EMS Belt, Navy EMS Pants).

Fees Breakdown

Fee due to Project Heartbeat upon signing Enrollment Agreement

$2,500 Tuition

$200 Registration Fee (non refundable)

$200 Insurance

$350 Textbook (non refundable if course key has been activated)

$25 uniform shirts (non refundable/non returnable: 3 T-shirts only)

$25 Lab Supplies Fees and Equipment (non refundable- penlight, BP cuff, stethoscope and trauma shears)

$3,300 Total Charges Paid to Project Heartbeat

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Estimated additional fees not paid to Project Heartbeat

$130 Live Scan and Drug Screen Fees

$98 National Registry EMT Examination

$50 County EMS Certification Fee

$278 Total

For eligible SEIU Members, please contact our office at 510.452.1100, ext 0 for details regarding full tuition reimbursement

Prerequisites are due before the first day of class. Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification card prior to the first day of class
• Have a current govenment-issued ID.
• Have current Immunization Records for:
  • TB- Tuberculosis within 1 year
  • Tetanus within 10 years
  • MMR- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (childhood record OK)
  • Varicella Immunity
  • Hepatitis B- At least shot #1 in series

Physical considerations – EMT-B students must possess sufficient ability to: Lift at least 50 lbs unassisted, stand, carry and balance on uneven terrain. Stoop, kneel, climb, crouch and crawl as needed to reach patients and safely remove and transport. Carry and utilize emergency medical equipment appropriately. Communicate verbally to patients, physicians, nurses and co-workers. Hear, understand and react quickly to verbal instructions and patient needs. In addition, students must be able to travel to clinical and field sites as assigned and work varying shifts and hours as assigned.