2024 Emergency Medical Technician Course
The Emergency Medical Technician Program through Deer Park Ambulance is an exciting way to enter a career in public safety. Obtaining license/certification as an EMT allows for a variety of career opportunities, including emergent and non-emergency transport agencies, fire departments, hospitals, medical flight companies and special rescue programs. The program curriculum is designed by a current paramedic with over 10 years of experience in EMS and meets the requirements set forth by applicable WA state law, U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Once completed, successful students will be able to sit for the National Registry of EMTs certifying exam.
COURSE DATES & TIMES
Starting October 1, 2024
Mon/Tues 5:30PM - 9:30PM
SAT 9:00AM - 5:00PM
COURSE SPECIFICS
156 Didactic Hours
20 Online Hours
24 Field Internship Hours
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Public Cost: $1500 (Includes registration fee, textbook, lab fee and field internship)***
See below for directions on how to apply for the course
Application Requirements:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age by first day of class.
2. Must have valid diploma/GED or equivalent
3. Must be physically and emotionally capable of performing the required duties of an EMT
4. Must be able to commit to 90% attendance or better. No more than 8 hours of class absence allowed.
5. Must furnish copy of proof of immunization or recent titer (TB, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap).
a. These should be documented on the “EMS Student Immunization Passport” you will be given.
b. Copies of proof of vaccination or immunity should be attached to the immunization passport. These can typically be obtained by your primary care doctor or school.
Application Process
Registrations must be received no later than two weeks prior to course start date. The course will accept up to 10 students without prior authorization. Priority is given to students who are already affiliated with an EMS/FIRE agency. Those who are not currently affiliated/sponsored by a EMS/FIRE agency are responsible for the full individual cost of the program at time of application. Acceptance to program is based on eligibility criteria listed above and on a first come/first serve basis outside of any contractual obligation.
1. Download complete application and enrollment agreement
2. Turn in complete application to training@deerparkamb.org or to our main office. Payment in full is due upon acceptance and prior to first day of class. Partial payments may be accepted on an individual basis.
a. Bring completed EMS Student Immunization Passport
****If submitting by email, please bring paper copy to first day of class****
DOCUMENTS TO BRING FIRST DAY OF CLASS
a. Copy of valid state-issued driver’s license
b. Copy of high school diploma/GED
c. Copy of proof of immunization or recent titer (TB, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap) - This is in addition to your "EMS Student Immunization Passport" COVID-19 Vaccine is REQUIRED.
5. Once your COMPLETE application is received, you will be emailed instructions on how to pay for course. Payment in full is required prior to the first day of class, unless arranged otherwise.
If you have any questions regarding applying or need additional information about the program, please contact 509-276-2789 ext 103 or email training@deerparkamb.org.