About the Program
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is the entry-level certification to begin working in the Emergency Medical Services field. This course is expected to be taken concurrently with Emergency Medical Technician – Lab and Emergency Medical Technician – Field Experience courses. This course offers didactic learning experiences towards meeting the requirements for certification eligibility. The experiences transform the theory of the classroom to real-life application opportunities to prepare the student for entry-level perspective into the professional workforce.
Program Requirements
Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. Students 16–17 years of age may be admitted with parental approval and permission. Additionally, the majority of healthcare facilities require a background and drug screen of all students who enter their facility; therefore, all healthcare career students are required to successfully complete a background check and drug screen upon entering any health professions program.
The following are the three (3) courses that will make up the EMT certification program. All three courses must be completed successfully for students to be eligible for national/state certification.
Required Courses
You are required to complete the following courses:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| HET 101 | Emergency Medical Technician |
| HET 102 | Emergency Medical Technician Lab |
| HET 103 | Emergency Medical Technician Field Experience |
Estimated Program Costs for EMT Students
Cecil College offers the EMT program in collaboration with the Cecil County Government Department of Emergency Services. The cost of the program includes both the program fees and tuition. If you have questions, please contact Amanda Horn at ahorn@nullcecil.edu or (410) 287-1008.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Program Fees | |
| Uniform polo shirt | $25.00 |
| CastleBranch | $61.50 |
| Textbooks | $229.00 |
| Tuition | |
| Tuition for in-county residents | $990.00* |
| Tuition for out-of-county residents | $1,100.00* |
| Tuition for out-of-state residents | $1,300.00* |
* Tuition rates valid starting June 1, 2023.
Upon that successful completion of the series of courses, the Paramedic Program Director will acknowledge all students as completed with both the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
For information about course fees, class times, and location, please visit the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Non-Credit Course Schedule.