5-Week EMT Certification: Standard EMT-B Training
Standard EMT Training with a Balanced Schedule
Project Heartbeat’s 5-Week EMT Program is our most popular training option, offering a balanced pace that allows students to fully absorb EMT concepts while completing certification efficiently. This program prepares students for California EMT certification and National Registry EMT (NREMT) eligibility through structured instruction, hands-on skills labs, and scenario-based training.
The 5-week format provides additional time for review and skill reinforcement while maintaining full compliance with California Title 22 training requirements.
What the 5-Week EMT Program Covers
The standard EMT program delivers comprehensive EMT-B training with a schedule designed to support learning, retention, and confidence development.
Training includes:
- EMS systems, roles, and responsibilities
- Patient assessment and vital signs
- Medical emergencies and pharmacology basics
- Trauma assessment and bleeding control
- Airway management, oxygen therapy, and ventilation
- CPR/AED and cardiac arrest response
- Lifting, moving, and patient transport
- Scenario-based skills testing and evaluations
All instruction aligns with state and national EMT training standards.
Is the 5-Week EMT Program Right for You?
The 5-week EMT program offers a balanced approach between speed and learning depth. It is ideal for students who want a structured timeline without the intensity of an accelerated format.
This program is best for:
- Fire pipeline candidates
- First-time EMT students
- Career changers entering healthcare
- Students seeking structured learning with review time
- Those balancing training with outside responsibilities
This program may not be ideal for:
- Students needing the shortest possible completion timeline
- Those unable to commit to consistent attendance
Program Schedule & Attendance Requirements
The 5-Week EMT Program is offered year-round, with multiple start dates available throughout the year.
Training follows a structured schedule that includes classroom instruction, skills labs, and required evaluations. Specific class schedules vary by cohort and campus and are listed in the enrollment section.
Due to national and state EMT training regulations, attendance is mandatory. Missing more than the allowable instructional time may result in dismissal from the program.
Standard 5-Week Program Fees
- $2,150 Tuition
- $250 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)
- Additional third-party fees may apply, including Live Scan, health insurance, additional uniform requirements, drug screening, National Registry testing, and county EMS certification.
Admission Prerequisites
Applicants must meet the following requirements prior to the first day of class:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Hold a current government-issued photo ID
- Have current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification
- Complete required immunization and health documentation:
- Negative tuberculosis test within the past 12 months
- Tetanus within 10 years
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity
- Varicella vaccination or proof of immunity
- Seasonal influenza vaccination (current season only; required for October–March programs)
- Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity
- COVID-19 vaccination (optional)
Uniform Requirements
Students are responsible for the following uniform items which are not included in tuition.
The links above are provided as examples only. You are not obligated to purchase from the listed vendors, but must have comparable items.
Physical Requirements
EMT training is physically demanding. Students must be able to:
- Lift at least 50 lbs unassisted
- Stand, kneel, and balance on uneven terrain
- Perform patient movement and equipment handling
- Communicate clearly with patients and team members
Frequently Asked Questions
Course Summary
National Registry EMT (NREMT) Eligible
Upcoming Classes
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