Emergency Medical Technician
This course is designed to prepare the student to pass the NREMT certification exams and work as a competent entry-level EMT. In this course, the student will gain the knowledge and skills to properly assess and manage a variety of injuries and illnesses. The student will learn emergency scene management, introductory anatomy and physiology, the medical and legal concerns of pre-hospital emergency care, airway management, spinal and bone/joint motion restriction, principles of ambulance operation, and many specialty topics. Clinical experience is a mandatory component of this course with a minimum number of hours required on an ambulance. More details of these hours will be described in the course syllabus and schedule. Students successfully completing this course will be eligible to apply for the National Registry EMT Certification examination.
Some core content includes:
- Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for emergency medical care;
- Administer appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment findings of the patient’s condition;
- Lift, move, position, and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury;
- After providing initial care, preparing the patient for transport to an area hospital and continuing care en route; and,
- Safely and effectively perform the expectations of the job description.
Immunization Requirements:
- Tetanus and Diptheria toxoid vaccine within the last 10 years
- Measles, mumps, rubella vaccinations, or documentation of immunity
- Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination or documentation of immunity
- Hepatitis B series vaccinations or documentation of immunity*
- Current influenza vaccination
NOTE: The Hep-B vaccination series must be started prior to clinical participation.
Course Fees:
$200 non-refundable registration fee
– secures your seat in the course
$1750 EMT course fee
– due in full a week before the start of the course
NOTE: The course fee includes textbook, workbook, MDHHS objectives, blood pressure cuff & stethoscope, and safety glasses.
Upcoming Course Schedule:
** If you become a Life EMS Associate, Life EMS will pay 100% of the $1750 EMT Course fee!! **
Email education@lifeems.com for more information
Grand Rapids Summer 2024 EMT Academy – An accelerated course running from May 8, 2024 – July 19, 2024 *This class is at capacity*
Our accelerated EMT course is a blended schedule with a significant portion done online, with flexibility for you to work around your current schedule. Students will meet for the required in-person class dates every Wednesday, beginning with the first day of class May 8th, from 8:00am-5:00pm. The final week of class (7/15 – 7/19) will be in completely in person, for skills testing and final exams.
Kalamazoo Summer 2024 EMT Academy – An accelerated course running from May 9, 2024 – August 9, 2024
Our accelerated EMT course is a blended schedule with a significant portion done online, with flexibility for you to work around your current schedule. Students will meet for the required in-person class dates every Thursday, beginning with the first day of class, May 9th, from 8:00am-5:00pm. The final week of class (8/5 – 8/9) will be completely in person for final reviews and exams.
Grand Rapids Fall 2024 EMT Course – A streamlined course running from October 7, 2024 – March 7, 2025
We are offering a blended schedule of in-person and some online learning to streamline our traditional EMT program. Class meets on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm (no class the evening before Thanksgiving, the week of Christmas and New Year’s Day). This blended schedule allows you to complete your EMT course in less than 6 months.
Current Courses:
Fremont Spring 2024 EMT Academy – An accelerated course running from April 2, 2024 – June 21, 2024
Our accelerated EMT course is a blended schedule with a significant portion done online, with flexibility for you to work around your current schedule. Students will meet for the required in-person class dates every Tuesday, beginning with the first day of class April 2nd, from 8:00am-5:00pm. The final week of class (6/17 – 6/21) will be completely in-person for final exams and skills testing.
Kalamazoo Spring 2024 Evening EMT Academy – An accelerated evening course running from April 8, 2024 – July 17, 2024
Our accelerated EMT course is a blended schedule with a significant portion done online, with flexibility for you to work around your current schedule with the in person class days being held in the late evening. This course meets on Mondays and Wednesday from 6:00pm – 10:00pm, with the first day of class on April 8th, 2024. Final skills testing will occur the final week of class in the evening hours of 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
Grand Rapids Class Location: 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Kalamazoo Class Location: 517 East North St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Ionia Class Location: Ionia Public Safety Dept., 239 East Adams St., Ionia, MI 48846
Oceana Class Location: 844 S. Griswold St, Hart, MI 49420
Fremont Class Location: 1401 W. Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412
