EMT certification is your gateway to advanced EMS programs including AEMT and Paramedic.
Emergency Medical Technician
Your First Step Into Emergency Medical Services
Begin your journey in emergency medicine with our comprehensive EMT Basic program. Learn essential life-saving skills, patient assessment techniques, and emergency response procedures that form the foundation of all EMS careers.
Semesters
1
Credits
9
Tuition (in-state)
$1,376
Tuition (out-of-state)
$3,112
Financial aid
G3 eligible
Program highlights
- One semester, 9 credits
- G3 eligible tuition assistance
- Prepares you for the NREMT EMT exam
- Required entry point for AEMT and Paramedic
Requirements before enrollment
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Background check clearance
- Current immunizations (including TB test)
- Physical examination
Skills you'll master
Patient Assessment
Conduct comprehensive primary and secondary assessments. Identify life-threatening conditions and prioritize patient care.
Airway Management
Master basic airway techniques including BVM ventilation, suctioning, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways.
Trauma Care
Bleeding control, splinting, spinal immobilization, and multi-system trauma management techniques.
Medical Emergencies
Recognize and manage cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, allergic, and neurological emergencies.
EMS Operations
Ambulance operations, scene safety, patient extrication, and emergency vehicle operations.
Documentation
Complete accurate patient care reports, document vital signs, and communicate with receiving facilities.
Curriculum
Printable schedule for faculty and students — includes every term shown below.
Semester 1
13 Credits| Course | Title | Schedule | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLT 105 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | — | 1 Credit |
| EMS 111 | Emergency Medical Technician | — | 7 Credits |
| EMS 120 | Emergency Medical Technician - Clinical | — | 1 Credit |
| BIO 145 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | — | 4 Credits |
Career outlook
Average Salary
Hampton Roads Region
$37,720/yr
Hourly Rate
Virginia Average
$18.14/hr
Job Growth
Projected 2022-2032
+5%
Career Path
Advancement Options
AEMT → PM
Where our graduates work
- Franklin Fire & Rescue
- Suffolk Fire & Rescue
- Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department
- Isle of Wight County Rescue Squad
- Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad
- Southampton County Fire & Rescue
- Southampton Memorial Hospital
- Norfolk Fire-Rescue
- Virginia Beach EMS
- Hampton Fire & Rescue
- Chesapeake Fire Dept
- Newport News Fire
- Portsmouth Fire Dept
- Sentara Healthcare
- Riverside Health
- AMR Ambulance
Cost breakdown
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (in-state, 9 credits) | $1,376 |
| Tuition (out-of-state, 9 credits) | $3,112 |
| Uniform Polo Shirt | $31.00 + tax |
| Sterling PreClinical Docs (pay once, forever access) | $35.00 |
| Sterling EMT Lab/Live sPCR EDS (documentation system) | $74.00 |
| Physical Exam & Immunizations | Varies |
| VA OEMS Background Check | Free |
Cohorts
EMT Spring 2027 — Evening Section (EMS 111/120-02)
Jan 11, 2027 – May 7, 2027
Hobbs Suffolk Campus
evening · Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18 of 18 seats available
EMT Spring 2027 — Day Section (EMS 111/120-01)
Jan 11, 2027 – May 6, 2027
Hobbs Suffolk Campus
day · Mondays 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
18 of 18 seats available
EMT Summer 2027 — Day Section (EMS 111/120-01)
May 24, 2027 – Jul 31, 2027
Hobbs Suffolk Campus
day · Mondays 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
18 of 18 seats available
EMT Summer 2027 — Evening Section (EMS 111/120-02)
May 24, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027
Hobbs Suffolk Campus
evening · Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
18 of 18 seats available