Start your journey in emergency medical care

If you’re looking to begin a rewarding career in emergency medicine, the noncredit EMT program is your first step. This program provides essential training in life-saving skills such as CPR, bleeding control, and respiratory support, preparing you for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.

EMTs are often the first to respond to emergencies, providing basic life support and stabilizing patients for transport to medical facilities. Whether you’re exploring a career in healthcare or want to serve your community in critical moments, this program sets you on the path to success.

Jon Longest in ambulance simulator teaching two male students

Faculty Contact

Jon Longest, Program Director
Health Professions and Athletics Center
Room 203C
410-822-5400 ext. 2724
[email protected]

16
Weeks to Complete
$1,395
Total Tuition
$$$
Funding Options Available

  • The EMT provides basic life support care to critically ill or injured patients. EMTs learn to manage an airway using artificial devices, assess the severity of illness or injury, manage wounds and bleeding, immobilize fractures, perform CPR, utilize an automated defibrillator, and a host of other procedures.
  • The clinical portion of this program will provide supervised field internship experience that allow students to practice basic patient assessments and to be exposed to a variety of sick and injured patients while under the direction of qualified instructors.

Once you are working as an EMT, you will be eligible to pursue further education and certification as a paramedic or earn an associate degree as in emergency medical services.

This program is approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.

  • This 16 week  program is for students who want to train to become an EMT. You must be 17 at the start of classes.
  • Students will register for all courses in the program at one time (EMT I, II, III)
  • Additional Costs – $160 for textbooks, $70 for uniforms, and $50-$70 for stethoscope
  • National Registry Cognitive Exam – $98 (per attempt)
  • This is a Pre-requisite for our EMS Programs

This information is intended only to assist with planning, providing an estimate of the expenses EMT students may anticipate. The actual cost may vary and is subject to change.

Item Estimated Cost Notes
EMT Tuition and Fees $1395 WIB or other grants/scholarships could be available.
Textbook $170 Emergency Care & Transportation of the Sick & Injured, 12th Edition
Uniforms $70 Varies
Stethoscope $72-120 Suggestions:
National Registry Cognitive Exam $104 (per attempt) National Registry EMT Testing

The next EMT cohort begins January 21, 2025.

EMT I: No class 2/1/25, 2/8/25, 2/22/25

Section Sessions Dates Days Times Room
CEI 252 B 17 1/21-3/6/25 T/Th, S 6-10 p.m./8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. HPAC-139 & HPAC-219

 

EMT II: No class 3/18/25, 3/20/25

Section Sessions Dates Days Times Room
CEI 253 B 17 3/11-5/1/25 T/Th, S 6-10 p.m./8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. HPAC-139 & HPAC-219

 

EMT III: 

Section Sessions Dates Days Times Room
CEI 254 B 4 5/6-5/15/25 T/Th 6-10 p.m. HPAC-139 & HPAC-219

How to Register for EMT

Complete Prerequisites
Before registering for the program, ensure you meet the following requirements:

Age Requirement: Must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class. If you are 17, a parent/guardian must complete the Parental Permission and Liability Release Form here.

Technology Requirement: You must have access to a computer with reliable high-speed internet, as the course is partially online.

College Readiness Assessment in Reading (Required unless you qualify for an exemption. Click here for exemption information.)

Registration Information

Once Step 1 is complete, and you have emailed the program director your placement testing score, he will review your results and confirm other prerequisites.

The program director will email the CE registration form with additional instructions.

Ensure the payment information section is completed.

Notify the program director if you are applying for Workforce Investment Board (WIB) assistance.

Pay & Prep

For this program, you must pay at the time of registration, or by the due date on your bill. Scholarship and payment information can be found below. Before the class begins, buy your textbooks and other needed supplies, and check out the location of your courses.

EMT FAQs

General Information

This webpage contains all you need to know about Chesapeake’s EMT program.

The college offers EMT and paramedic education (EMS 518/519). You can find out more about the different levels of clinicians here.

No. You can become a Nationally Registered EMT without an affiliation, but Maryland will require it before issuing your Maryland EMT card.

The college offers two EMT classes each year starting in January and August.

Yes. It is a national requirement that all paramedic students be certified as an EMT first (regardless of other medical certifications/licenses).

No. Once the college starts a class it will finish regardless of attrition.

The course is about 16 weeks, but the state and national tests will take an additional 2-3 weeks.

175 hours (not including the online work)

Yes. Upon successful completion, you will become a Nationally Registered EMT and a Maryland certified EMT.

More information: http://www.miemss.org/home/ems-providers/initialcertification

Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6 PM-10 PM) with about five Saturday classes (8:30- 4:00) spread out over the entire class.

The class combines face-to-face instruction with online learning. The online activities can include: video presentations, discussions, practice tests, quizzes, and other projects.

Each face to face class can include lecture, demonstrations, and lab.

This is not required to register for the EMT class, but MIEMSS and/or your employer will require a criminal background check and a drug screening before certification and/or employment.

Registration & Cost

Yes. They are outlined in more detail on the Registration Checklist

You are given two chances to pass. After a second failed attempt, contact advising for information on which English course will be needed. [email protected]

The Registration Checklist provides detailed instructions.

Yes

Registration closes one week prior to the first class. However, we recommend that students register as soon as possible.

  • WIB or grant funding can take a month or more to complete
  • It is easier to afford the college payment plan (if that is needed)
  • Need the textbook prior to the start of class
  • Funding is “first come, first serve”
  • Class size is limited

About $1,395- not including books.

No. This class is non-credit therefore not eligible for federal aid.

The answer is usually “yes,” but it is not guaranteed. WIB and Workforce Sequence Scholarships provide your best opportunity for funding. Find out more on the noncredit scholarship page.

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Yes. The college will send you an email with the class location, schedule, textbook information, and the syllabus.

Additional EMT-specific questions? Contact Mr. Jon Longest at [email protected].

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Convenient payment options for noncredit students.

At Chesapeake College, we offer several payment options to help you manage your tuition and fees in a way that best suits your financial situation. Whether you’re paying upfront, setting up a payment plan, or utilizing employer sponsorship, we’ve got you covered.

Apply for Scholarships

Scholarship and grant-funded opportunities for noncredit students.

This program qualifies for an assortment of institutional scholarships, Workforce Investment Board funding, and Maryland Promise Scholarships, among others. Before registering for your course, make sure you have allowed ample time to apply for scholarships at the link below.

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