Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Hybrid

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Due prior to registration: Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED; Candidates must be 18 years of age by the last day of the program and have the physical capability to perform all required skills and tasks of an EMT-Basic; Candidates must obtain a reading score of 9 on the Core Academic Skills Assessment (CASA).

Due prior to going on clinical: Proof of health insurance; registration with the New Jersey Office of Emergency Medical Services Certification System; completion of criminal background check (included in tuition); documentation of a physical exam including drug screening, documentation of immunizations, PPD test, and Hepatitis B series (this is the responsibility of the student).

In partnership with Mutual Aid Emergency Services, Atlantic Cape Community College proudly offers the New Jersey Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. This course prepares students to provide emergency medical care as entry-level prehospital healthcare providers.

Students develop the knowledge, technical skills, and critical thinking necessary to obtain EMT certification through the State of New Jersey and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). EMT certification opens opportunities in volunteer and career EMS agencies, hospitals, patient transport services, sports venues, racetracks, concerts, and public safety organizations.

Students completing course requirements will earn certificates in CPR, I-100, I-800, I-200 Incident Command, I-700 National Incident Management System, I-907 Active Shooter, Hazardous Materials Awareness, CBRNE Awareness, and WMD Awareness.

The curriculum follows the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and the 2021 National EMS Scope of Practice Model, meeting and exceeding the current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMS Education Standards.

Students completing course requirements will earn certificates in CPR, ICS-100, ICS- 200, ICS-700, ICS 800, Active Shooter Awareness, Hazardous Materials Awareness, CBRNE Awareness, and WMD Awareness.

College Pathways: Upon successful completion and credential attainment, you may be eligible for up to 6 college credits toward an Atlantic Cape degree.

Note: Students failing to clear a criminal background check and failure to provide proof of insurance documentation will not be eligible for the clinical/internship portion of the program.

EMTC-501 (278 hours: 108 classroom/lab, 10 clinical, Online (Maximum 160 hours)
Cost: $2,795 (Tuition: $2,360, Materials: $400, Campus Safety Fee: $25,
Registration Fee: $10)

The next class with be offered in Spring 2027.