Program Overview
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Hybrid Course is designed for individuals with busy schedules who require the flexibility of online learning combined with mandatory, intensive in-person skills practice. This comprehensive program blends live, scheduled online didactic coursework with hands-on training, BLS certification, and a 24-hour clinical externship, preparing you for the NREMT Psychomotor Exam and a confident career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Core Course Topics Include:
- Fundamentals: EMT roles and responsibilities, medical-legal and ethical issues, and communications (SBAR/MIST).
- Patient Care: Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, patient assessment, and medical terminology.
- Emergency Management: Airway management, BVM ventilation, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification training, CPR and AED use, trauma care (hemorrhage control, splinting), and cardiac emergencies.
- Special Populations: Pediatric, geriatric, and OB/GYN emergencies.
- Operations: EMS systems, ambulance/air medical transportation, and mass-casualty incidents.
Program Highlights
Our program stands out by providing one of the most advanced and realistic training environments available, supported by top-tier instruction and curriculum. We don’t just teach emergency care; we replicate it.
Expert Instruction & Curriculum
- Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned EMS professionals who possess extensive field experience as Paramedics, EMTs, and first responders, combined with proven teaching expertise. Our instructors bring real-world context and current best practices into every lesson.
- Industry-Leading Curriculum: We utilize the widely respected JBL (Jones & Bartlett Learning) curriculum, known for its evidence-based content, high standards, and alignment with national certification requirements. This is paired with an intuitive learning management system (LMS) designed to track your progress effectively.
Advanced Simulation Training
| Technology | Key Features | Student Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Wireless Manikin | Lightweight, fully mobile, and anatomically realistic airway, CPR-capable chest with feedback, and IV/IO access sites. | Gain hands-on experience managing airway, circulation, and resuscitation techniques in a safe, true-to-life training environment. |
| Realiti 360 Simulation Ecosystem | Simulates monitors, ventilators, and defibrillators used by EMTs in the field (e.g., ZOLL, LIFEPAK). Instructors can display live vital signs and provide instant CPR feedback. | Train on the exact systems you’ll encounter in ambulances and hospitals, ensuring you are prepared, confident, and fluent in modern emergency medicine tools. |
| SimConnect Module | Integrates with Realiti 360 to provide detailed physiological data, real-time tidal volume, capnography, and SpO2 monitoring. | Receive instant, data-driven feedback on critical life-saving skills like airway management and ventilation, developing the precision needed for split-second decisions. |
Features of the Hybrid Model
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Live Online Didactic | All didactic (lecture-based) content is taught live and synchronously by an instructor via a virtual platform (e.g., Zoom) on a fixed schedule. This structured model ensures high engagement and allows students to attend from any location. |
| Interactive Virtual Classroom | Scheduled, mandatory live sessions ensure real-time interaction with instructors and peers. Class time is dedicated to problem-solving, case studies, Q&A, and in-depth discussion, moving beyond passive lecture delivery. |
| In-Person Skills Training | An intensive, hands-on training phase following the online didactic course. Students complete required skills practice crucial for EMS, including trauma care, patient assessments, and team-based scenario labs. |
| 24-Hour Clinical Externship | A mandatory minimum of 24 hours of field or clinical experience in a supervised healthcare setting (e.g., ambulance, Emergency Department). This capstone experience provides essential real-world patient contact hours. |
Benefits for Your Career
- Ready for the Field: Graduate with both your EMT certification eligibility and professional BLS certification, meeting a key prerequisite for virtually all employment.
- Real-World Experience: The 24-hour externship provides invaluable exposure to EMS operations, patient care flow, and team dynamics, significantly boosting your confidence and marketability to employers.
- Confidence Under Pressure: Train in an immersive simulation ecosystem that replicates the intensity and complexity of real EMS calls.
- Career Readiness: Employers actively seek EMTs trained on cutting-edge technology and a gold-standard curriculum, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.
- Flexible Location: Attend the required, lecture-based portion of the course from any location, eliminating the commute and allowing you to balance a structured schedule with work, family, or other commitments.
- Competence and Skill Retention: Real-time performance feedback reinforces correct technique, ensuring essential life-saving skills become second nature.
Pricing
Initial EMT Hybrid Course: $2,650 temporarily discounted to $1,750. Additional discounts and payment plans may apply.
Flexible Options: We offer day and evening accelerated programs to fit your busy schedule.