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.
Pricing
EMT Hybrid Course Tuition & Registration: $1,750 (temporarily discounted from $2,650). Includes:
- EMT Hybrid Course tuition & registration
- Course curriculum, textbook, and Learning Management System access
- Expert live, online lectures and in-person skills instruction
- National Registry Skills Testing
- Externship
- Extensive preparation for the NMRET exam
- BLS certification training
*Tuition discounts and payment plans may be available.
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
Features of the Hybrid Model
| 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. |
| 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.