Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) GR Fall 2025 Traditional Course
2025-11-11 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Grand Rapids Fall 2025 EMT Traditional Course – A streamlined course running from November 11, 2025 – April 23, 2026
We are offering an all in-person traditional EMT program. Class meets on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. There is no class over Christmas and New Years week. You will complete your EMT course in 5 months.
Registration:
EMT course registrations closes 4 days before the course scheduled start date or when the class reaches capacity. Class size is limited.
Course Fees:

$200 Non-refundable Registration Fee – Secures your seat in the course
$1750 EMT Course Fee – Due in full a week before the first day of class

The course fee includes the textbook, workbook, MDHHS objectives, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, BLS re-certification and safety glasses.

NOTE:

You MUST pay a Registration Fee to secure a seat in the class.

ONLY pay a Course Fee after paying a Registration Fee.

Registration Fee ticket availability indicates the number of available seats remaining.

BLS Provider Course
2025-11-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The American Heart Association’s BLS Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. BLS trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.
Registration:
Course registrations closes at 12:00pm the day of the class. Class size limited to 12 participants.
The course fee includes your AHA BLS textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
** We will only issue refunds with one-week advance notice of cancellation prior to the class start date **

Instructor Renewal Course for BLS or Heart Saver
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The American Heart Association’s BLS/HS Instructor Renewal Course is required to maintain your certification. You must renew your Instructor Card every 2 Years.
Prior to attending your Instructor Renewal Course you must teach the required 4 classes within the 2 years of your certification. You are required to provide proof of these courses. Please email your 4 Class rosters to CPR@lifeems.com
** Refunds can only be issued with a one-week advance notice of cancellation prior to the class start date **

Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Hybrid Class
2025-11-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
EPC Hybrid Course
Life EMS offers a hybrid EPC course. At your convenience you will complete about 8 hours of online (didactic) training, then come in for an eight-hour skills day to complete the course. This hybrid course requires that you have a computer and internet access.
For more information about this course please visit the NAEMT website.
Pediatric medication administration is included with this course, and is held immediately at the conclusion of EPC. This CE is one credit hour.
If you are interesting in attending the pediatric medication administration portion only and do not need the full EPC course, please email education@lifeems.com. The cost is $45 for that CE course.
Registration:
EPC course registrations close 10 days before the course’s scheduled date, to allow time to complete the required 8-hours of online coursework. Class size limited to 12 participants.
The course fee includes the online course code and EPC textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
Two weeks prior to the class date, we will send you the code for the online portion of the class along with your textbook. Once you complete the online portion, you will need to print the certificate and post-test grade and bring both with you to class.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **

Heart Saver CPR/AED/First Aid Course
2025-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The American Heart Association’s Heart Saver CPR Course is designed for Community Members and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and Handle Emergency preparedness prior to the arrival of EMS. Heart Saver CPR trains Community participants how to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high quality compressions, and how to provide early use of an AED.
Registration:
Course registrations close 2 days before the course’s scheduled start day. Class size limited to 12 participants.
The course fee includes your AHA HS textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
** We will only issue refunds with one-week advance notice of cancellation prior to the class start date **

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Hybrid Class
2025-11-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
PHTLS Hybrid Course
Life EMS offers a hybrid PHTLS course. At your convenience you will complete about 8 hours of online (didactic) training, then come in for an eight-hour skills day to complete the course. This hybrid course requires that you have a computer and internet access.
For more information about this course please visit the NAEMT website.
Registration:
PHTLS course registrations close 10 days before the course’s scheduled date, to allow time to complete the required 8-hours of online coursework. Class size limited to 12 participants.
The course fee includes the online course code and PHTLS textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
Two weeks prior to the class date, we will send you the code for the online portion of the class along with your textbook. Once you complete the online portion, you will need to print the certificate and post-test grade and bring both with you to class.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Hybrid Class
2025-11-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Heart Code PALS Provider Course
Life EMS offers a hybrid PALS course. At your convenience you will complete the eLearning training, prior to arriving for your in person Skills Test. This hybrid course requires that you have a computer and internet access.
Two weeks prior to the class date, we will email you the course link to complete your online heart code course. No text book is needed to complete this course.
Skills Test: Arrive on the day of your scheduled skills test, with your Completion Certificate. You cannot complete a skill test without proof of completion.
** Refunds will only be issued prior to receiving your on-line course link. We cannot issue a refund once that course has been started. **

BLS Provider Course_Kalamazoo
2025-11-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Life EMS Ambulance – Kalamazoo, 517 E North St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Hybrid Class
2025-12-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Ambulance – Kalamazoo, 517 E North St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Refresher Course - Grand Rapids, MI
2025-12-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
ACLS Refresher Course
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) ACLS course is a full-day course that builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. It reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Students must have a CURRENT ACLS Provider card to be eligible to attend.
What does this course teach?

Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
Airway management
Related pharmacology
Management of ACS and stroke
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leaders. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of pre-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Registration:
Course registrations close 5 days before the course’s scheduled start day. Students must have a current ACLS Provider card to be eligible to attend. Class size limited to 12 participants.
Course Fees:

ACLS Refresher $175

ACLS Refresher with BLS recertification $210

The course fee includes the AHA ACLS textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
Two weeks prior to the class date, we will send you the link to complete the online portion of the class along with your textbook. Once you complete the online portion, you will need to print the certificate and post-test grade and bring both with you to class.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) Grand Rapids Winter 2026 Academy
2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic)
Grand Rapids Winter 2026 EMT Academy – An accelerated course running from January 7th, 2026 – April 10th, 2026
This EMT course allows the student increased flexibility to work around your current schedule. Prior to each class, you have the flexibility to engage in independent preparation of assigned materials at your own pace. Students will meet for required in-person class dates every Wednesday, beginning with the first day of class January 7th, from 8:00am – 5:00pm. The final week of class (April 6th – April 10th) will be completely in-person each day of the week for final review and exams.
Prerequisite: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) level CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
Registration:
EMT course registrations closes 4 days before the course scheduled start date or when the class reaches capacity. Class size is limited. (Pre-course information is distributed via email approximately 1 month prior to the 1st day of class)
Course Fees:

$200 Non-refundable Registration Fee – Secures your seat in the course
$1750 EMT Full Course Fee – Due in full a week before the first day of class

The Full Course Fee includes the Textbook, Workbook, MDHHS Objectives, Blood Pressure Cuff, Stethoscope, and Safety Glasses.

NOTE:

You MUST pay a Registration Fee to secure a seat in the class.

ONLY pay the Full Course Fee after paying the Registration Fee.

Registration Fee ticket availability indicates the number of available seats remaining.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Refresher Course - Grand Rapids, MI
2026-01-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
ACLS Refresher Course
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) ACLS course is a full-day course that builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. It reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Students must have a CURRENT ACLS Provider card to be eligible to attend.
What does this course teach?

Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
Airway management
Related pharmacology
Management of ACS and stroke
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leaders. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of pre-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Registration:
Course registration closes 5 days before the course’s scheduled start day. Students must have a current ACLS Provider card to be eligible to attend. Class size limited to 12 participants.
Course Fees:
ACLS Refresher – $175
ACLS Refresher with BLS Recertification – $210
The course fee includes the AHA ACLS textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
Two weeks prior to the class date, we will send you the link to complete the online portion of the class along with your textbook. Once you complete the online portion, you will need to print the certificate and post-test grade and bring both with you to class.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) Kalamazoo Winter 2026 Academy
2026-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Ambulance – Kalamazoo, 517 E North St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic)
Kalamazoo Winter 2026 EMT Academy – An accelerated course running from January 15th, 2026 – April 17th, 2026
This EMT course allows the student increased flexibility to work around your current schedule. Prior to each class, you have the flexibility to engage in independent preparation of assigned materials at your own pace. Students will meet for required in-person class dates every Thursday, beginning with the first day of class January 15th, from 8:00am – 5:00pm. The final week of class (April 13th – April 17th) will be completely in-person each day of the week for final review and exams.
Prerequisite: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) level CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
Registration:
EMT course registrations closes 4 days before the course scheduled start date or when the class reaches capacity. Class size is limited. (Pre-course information is distributed via email approximately 1 month prior to the 1st day of class)
Course Fees:

$200 Non-refundable Registration Fee – Secures your seat in the course
$1750 EMT Full Course Fee – Due in full a week before the first day of class

The Full Course Fee includes the Textbook, Workbook, MDHHS Objectives, Blood Pressure Cuff, Stethoscope, and Safety Glasses.

NOTE:

You MUST pay a Registration Fee to secure a seat in the class.

ONLY pay the Full Course Fee after paying the Registration Fee.

Registration Fee ticket availability indicates the number of available seats remaining.

Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Hybrid Class - Grand Rapids, MI
2026-01-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
EPC Hybrid Course
Life EMS offers a hybrid EPC course. At your convenience you will complete about 8 hours of online (didactic) training, then come in for an eight-hour skills day to complete the course. This hybrid course requires that you have a computer and internet access.
For more information about this course please visit the NAEMT website.
Pediatric Medication Administration is included with this course, and is held immediately at the conclusion of EPC. This CE is one credit hour.
If you are interesting in attending the Pediatric Medication Administration portion only and do not need the full EPC course, please email education@lifeems.com. The cost for the CE course is $45.
Registration:
EPC course registrations close 10 days before the course’s scheduled date, to allow time to complete the required 8-hours of online coursework. Class size limited to 12 participants.
The course fee includes the online course code and EPC textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
Two weeks prior to the class date, we will send you the code for the online portion of the class along with your textbook. Once you complete the online portion, you will need to print the certificate and post-test grade and bring both with you to class.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Hybrid Class - Grand Rapids, MI
2026-01-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) Kalamazoo Summer 2026 Academy
2026-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Ambulance – Kalamazoo, 517 E North St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic)
Kalamazoo Summer 2026 EMT Academy – An accelerated course running from May 7th, 2026 – August 7th, 2026
This EMT course allows the student increased flexibility to work around your current schedule. Prior to each class, you have the flexibility to engage in independent preparation of assigned materials at your own pace. Students will meet for required in-person class dates every Thursday, beginning with the first day of class May 7, from 8:00am – 5:00pm. The final week of class (August 3rd – August 7th) will be completely in-person each day of the week for final review and exams.
Prerequisite: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) level CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
Registration:
EMT course registrations closes 4 days before the course scheduled start date or when the class reaches capacity. Class size is limited. (Pre-course information is distributed via email approximately 1 month prior to the 1st day of class)
Course Fees:

$200 Non-refundable Registration Fee – Secures your seat in the course
$1750 EMT Full Course Fee – Due in full a week before the first day of class

The Full Course Fee includes the Textbook, Workbook, MDHHS Objectives, Blood Pressure Cuff & Stethoscope.

NOTE:

You MUST pay a Registration Fee to secure a seat in the class.

ONLY pay the Full Course Fee after paying the Registration Fee.

Registration Fee ticket availability indicates the number of available seats remaining.
