Emergency Medical Technician Academy
Become an EMT
91¶¶Òõ's Emergency Medical Technician academy prepares students to become EMTs and to operate under the remote supervision of physicians to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings.
Program Overview
The Emergency Medical Technician program consists of two courses, EMS-50 and 51, for a total of 6 college units. Prior to enrolling in the EMT program, students must complete EMS 41 as a prerequisite for EMS 50 and 51. The program rewards students with a career certificate and fulfills minimum requirements for beginning EMT licensure requirements. Both EMS 50 and 51 must be taken concurrently.
- Use the class schedule to find current EMS 41, 50 and 51 offerings. You will not be able to enroll in EMS 50 and 51 courses until you fulfill application and EMS 41 requirements.
- Review tuition and fees for college enrollment. The EMS program includes additional costs, such as a mandatory uniform (approximately $500), textbooks (approximately $400), background check (approximately $65) and any fees for health checks and immunizations.
- Required Orientation Course: You must enroll in EMS 41 which will go over program requirements, registration procedures, and more, prior to taking both program courses.
Application Procedures
- You must be 18 years of age
- Apply to 91¶¶Òõ
- You must have an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Level CPR certification that remains current throughout the program in order to register
- Attend and complete EMS 41
Complete Your Immunizations and Health Requirements
All new students entering healthcare programs have immunization, TB skin test, immunity titer, and physical examination requirements. 91¶¶Òõ's Wellness Center can help you meet these needs in a timely, cost effective manner. Book your appointments early, as multiple appointments are usually necessary. Students must use the approved Health Record Clearance Form.
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Your FIRST appointment should be for immunization counseling and requires you to bring documentation of all prior immunizations received. Bring your childhood immunization record.
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If a two-step TB skin test is required, multiple office visits are needed over at least a 2-week period.
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If a TB skin test and an MMR and/or a Varicella immunization are needed, the MMR and Varicella vaccinations must be given on the same day and AFTER the TB skin testing is completed.
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Immunization and immunity titer requirements must be completed BEFORE the scheduled physical exam.
Health Record Clearance Form (pdf) 91¶¶Òõ Wellness Center Immunizations
Prepare Required Documents for First Day of EMS 41
All documents must be completed and turned in to the instructor on the first day of class. Include the required documents and supplies coversheet.
- Copy of AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- Copy of Driver’s License or ID Card
- Health Record (completed through 91¶¶Òõ Health Services or a licensed physician); must include proof of vaccination against Tetanus, MMR, TB, Varicella, Hep B, and a clear physical.
Purchase Your Initial Supplies for First Day of EMS 41
Bring the following supplies to the first day of EMS 41:
- Full Dress Uniform (find at P&P Uniform)
- AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 12th Edition textbook. Digital access only. ()
- Diagnostic Equipment (find at P&P Uniform)
The full supply list for EMS 50 and 51 is longer and more comprehensive.
Before students are admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program, students must complete EMS 41 Emergency Medical Responder, a 2.5 unit introductory course that goes over the EMT program, enrollment processes, what being an EMT entails, and more. Completing EMS 41 successfully ensures students are prepared to enroll in EMS 50 and 51, which are taken concurrently.
In EMS 41, you will:
- Review program requirements and registration procedures.
- Complete Your Background Check: A background check is required for all students enrolling in 91¶¶Òõ's EMS programs.
Riverside Community College District partners with Verified Credentials to manage
background check requirements. The background check is completed online through .
- Students enrolled in the EMT program will complete their background check using 91¶¶Òõ's EMT program code (JKJWK-64964) as part of the EMS-41 orientation course. You may reach out to your program faculty for guidance if you run into any issues or have questions about this step.
- For technical support with the platform itself, call 1 (800) 938-6090 or email clientservices@verifiedcredentials.com.
- Meet your program faculty.
Check for EMS 41 availability in the class schedule. There are no limitations on enrollment, but students are expected to complete their pre-enrollment steps before the first day of class.
The EMT program consists of two courses, EMS 50 and 51, for a total of 6 college units. Both EMS 50 and 51 must be taken concurrently (at the same time) and have limitations on enrollment, so students must first complete all earlier requirements to qualify.
- EMS 50 Emergency Medical Technician: An entry-level course into the Emergency Medical Services career field that follows the current Department of Transportation (DOT) curriculum. Satisfactory completion of this course (when taken concurrently with EMS 51) prepares this student as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for work in the pre-hospital emergency medical environment.
- EMS 51 Emergency Medical Services-Basic Clinical/Field: Provides supervised clinical practice in a wide variety of patient care activities in the care of the sick and injured. This course meets all state and national guidelines.
You can find course availability in the class schedule. Completion of EMT program requirements means students are eligible to earn an accreditated certificate of completion and are ready to proceed to EMT licensure.
The Emergency Medical Services program's EMT and Paramedic cadets are required to do Community Service prior to graduation. This is a mandatory part of the EMS Program. More information can be found on the EMS program page.
Program Supplies
The EMT program requires cadets to wear uniforms when on campus, during training or at community service activities. The approximate cost of a uniform package is $500, and includes training supplies such as a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff and more. The prices below are subject to change and do not include tax.
Purchase uniforms and supplies at:
P&P Uniform Store ()21790 Van Buren Suite 102
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 776-0048
| Uniform Item | Cost |
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Navy Blue Uniform Shirt (1 required) |
$20.99 |
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Navy EMS T-Shirt (2 required) |
$11.99 each |
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Lg. Patch - School of Public Safety (1 per uniform and jacket) |
$3.99 each |
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Lg. Patch - 91¶¶Òõ EMT (1 per uniform and jacket) |
$3.99 each |
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1 ½" Black Basket Weave Belt (1 required) |
$13.99 |
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Navy pants (1 required) |
$21.99 |
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8" Waterproof Side Zip w/ Safety Toe (1 required) |
$124.99 |
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EMS Jacket (required for fall and winter, optional for spring and summer) |
$41.99 |
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1" Silver Nameplate (1 required, 2 for fall and winter) |
$6.00 each |
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Blood Pressure (BP) Cuff |
$25.99 |
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Stethoscope |
$24.99 |
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Penlight |
$6.50 |
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Safety glasses |
$3.10 |
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CPR mask |
$11.99 |
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Trauma Sheers |
$5.99 |
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High Visibility Safety Vest (required) |
$22.99 |
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Blue Safety Helmet (1 required) |
$20.00 |
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P-100 and N95 Masks (required) |
$20.00 |
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Navy Blue Uniform Shirt L/S (1 required for clinical) |
$23.99 |
You can purchase textbooks at the 91¶¶Òõ Bookstore online or in-person at 16130 Lasselle Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92551. Call the Bookstore (951) 571-6107 for any questions. Course and pricing information is subject to change based upon data from publishers and instructors.
EMS 50
| AUTHOR | TITLE | EDITION | PUBLISHER | ISBN # |
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) |
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (Digital Access) |
12th |
Jones & Bartlett Learning |
9781284227215 |
EMS 51
No textbooks required.
