Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Learn about Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification program.
What does the program cover?
The EMT course is 220 hours of instruction that covers the following in accordance with the National EMS Education Standards:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Assessment of injuries and illnesses (Medical and Trauma)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
- Pediatric and geriatric emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Lifting, moving and transportation of patients
- Assisting patients with their own prescribed medications
- The overall roles and responsibilities of the EMT
The EMT programs, both in-classroom and blended require mandatory corequisite courses listed below. The due dates for these courses are determined by your specific course syllabus and are to be completed in order to be eligible for your NREMT certification exam. More information will be provided at the first class session.
Hazardous Materials Response - Awareness
NIMS IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System
NIMS IS-700.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
NIMS IS-200.B: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (Prerequisites: NIMS 100 and 700)
NIMS IS-800.B: National Response Framework, An Introduction
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse - www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/
How do I register?
Register online (Reference the Section Number as locations cannot be displayed within this link) or call 717-780-2414. We will not accept registrations less than 14 days before the program start date. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Students must be at least 16 years old.
Please be advised that the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS conducts criminal background checks.
Having a criminal history may affect your ability to complete the required testing for certification. For more information, please call 717-780-1969.
How much does the program cost?
Tuition for the EMT program is $825.00.
The required textbook is:
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 11th ed.
The textbook may be obtained directly from the publisher or other retailers such as Amazon.
Digital format options from Google ebooks or CourseSmart are acceptable.
It is the responsibility of the EMT student to obtain the required textbook for the EMT Program. Students MUST have a textbook by the first class session.
Students are required to wear a uniform to every class session. HACC provides uniform shirts. Students are responsible for navy blue work pants, black work boots, and a black belt.
Upon successful completion of the EMT Program students are eligible for their EMT certification exams.
These exams are administered by the Pa. Department of Health–Bureau of EMS/National Registry of EMTs (Psychomotor) and the National Registry of EMTs/Pearson-Vue test centers (Cognitive).
Please note that there is a separate fee associated with the Cognitive exam ($80.00/attempt) that is paid to the National Registry of EMTs.
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Section # |
Class Location |
Date |
Days/Times |
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90414 |
Centre LifeLink EMS 125 Puddintown Rd State College, PA 16801 County: Centre |
Aug. 20 - Dec. 6, 2018 Registration deadline is August 3, 2018 or until class is full. |
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m. Sundays 9/2, 10/14, 11/11 (No class on 9/3, 10/31, 11/19, 11/21, & 11/22) |
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90264 |
WellSpan York Hospital 1001 S George St York, PA 17403 County: York |
Aug. 27, 2018 - Jan. 16, 2019 Registration deadline is Aug. 10, 2018 or until class is full. |
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m. (No class on 9/3, 11/21, 11/22, 12/24, 12/26, 12/27, 12/31, & 1/2) |
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90265 |
HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr, Entrance 5 Harrisburg, PA 17110 County: Dauphin |
Aug. 28, 2018 - March 14, 2019 Registration deadline is Aug. 10, 2018 or until class is full.
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Tuesdays & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m. (No class on 11/22, 12/25, 12/27, & 1/1) |
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90387 |
Gordonville Fire & EMS 3204 Vigilant St Gordonville, PA 17529 County: Lancaster |
Aug. 28, 2018 - Feb. 19, 2019 Registration deadline is August 17, 2018 or until class is full. |
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m. Saturdays 11/17, 12/8, 1/12, 2/9 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. (No class on 11/22, 12/25, 12/27, & 1/1) |
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90388 |
Adams County Emergency Services Training Center 230 Greenamyer Ln Gettysburg, PA 17325 County: Adams |
Aug. 29 - Dec. 13, 2018 Registration deadline is August 17, 2018 or until class is full. |
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m. (No class on 9/3, 11/21 & 11/22) |
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90389 |
Cumberland Goodwill Training & Education Center 102 W Ridge St Carlisle, PA 17013 County: Cumberland |
Aug. 30, 2018 - Feb. 7, 2019 Registration deadline is August 17, 2018 or until class is full. |
Mondays & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m. Saturdays 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15, 1/19 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (No class on 11/22, 12/24, 12/27, & 12/31) |
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90266 |
HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr, Entrance 5 Harrisburg, PA 17110 County: Dauphin |
Sept. 14 - Nov. 16, 2018 Registration deadline is August 31, 2018 or until class is full. |
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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90570 |
Windber Hospital 600 Somerset Ave Windber, PA 15963 County: Somerset |
Jan. 8 - May 23, 2019 Registration deadline is December 14, 2018 or until class is full. |
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m. Saturdays 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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90571 |
HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr, Entrance 5 Harrisburg, PA 17110 County: Dauphin |
Jan. 14 - May 22, 2019 Registration deadline is January 4, 2019 or until class is full. |
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m.
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90569 |
HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr, Entrance 5 Harrisburg, PA 17110 County: Dauphin |
Feb. 1 - April 8, 2019 Registration deadline is January 18, 2019 or until class is full. |
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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90572 |
WellSpan York Hospital 1001 S George St York, PA 17403 County: York |
Jan. 28 - June 4, 2019 Registration deadline is Jan. 11, 2018 or until class is full.
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Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m. |
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90573 |
Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center 101 Champ Blvd Manheim, PA 17545 County: Lancaster |
Jan. 29 - June 4, 2019 Registration deadline is January 11, 2019 or until class is full. |
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m. |
EMT Online/Blended
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program.
Our online/blended EMT program is a combination of self-paced online modules with interactive assignments and discussions through the Desire2Learn (D2L) online platform. Students are required to attend in-classroom lab sessions throughout the program to demonstrate their competency in numerous psychomotor skills, complete testing requirements and prepare for the National Registry examinations.
We encourage you to complete the Self-Assessment for Online Learning to determine your potential aptitude for this learning platform.
Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf)
Register Online (Reference the Section Number as locations cannot be displayed in this link) or call 717-780-2414. We will not accept registrations less than 30 days before the program start date.
Payment is due at the time of registration.
Upon successful completion of the EMT Program students are eligible for their EMT certification exams.
These exams are administered by the Pa. Department of Health–Bureau of EMS/National Registry of EMTs (Psychomotor) and the National Registry of EMTs/Pearson-Vue test centers (Cognitive).
Please note that there is a separate fee associated with the Cognitive exam ($80.00/attempt) that is paid to the National Registry of EMTs.
Registration for the online classes closes 14 days prior to the start date.
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Section # |
Class Location |
Dates |
Days/Times |
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90330 |
Online D2L & HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr, Entrance 5 Harrisburg, Pa 17110 County: Dauphin |
July 28 - Dec. 2. 2018 Lab Sessions: 8/11, 8/25 9/8, 9/22 10/6, 10/20 11/3, 11/17 12/1, 12/2 Registration deadline is July 20, 2018 or until class is full. |
Saturdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday (12/2) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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90274 |
Online D2L & HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr, Entrance 5 Harrisburg, Pa 17110 County: Dauphin |
Aug. 19 - Dec. 16, 2018 Lab Sessions: 8/26 9/9, 9/23 10/7, 10/21 11/4, 11/18 12/2, 12/15 & 12/16 Registration deadline is August 10, 2018 or until class is full. |
Sundays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday (12/15) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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90579 |
Online D2L & HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr, Entrance 5 Harrisburg, Pa 17110 County: Dauphin |
Feb. 9 - June 2, 2019 Lab Sessions: 2/9, 2/23 3/9, 3/23 4/6, 4/20 5/4, 5/18 6/1 & 6/2 Registration deadline is January 25, 2019 or until class is full.
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Saturdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday (6/2) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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90582 |
Online D2L & HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr, Entrance 5 Harrisburg, Pa 17110 County: Dauphin |
Feb. 24 - June 16, 2019 Lab Sessions: 2/24 3/10, 3/24 4/7, 4/21 5/5, 5/19 6/2, 6/15 & 6/16 Registration deadline is February 8, 2019 or until class is full.
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Sundays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday (6/15) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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90585 |
Online D2L & HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr, Entrance 5 Harrisburg, Pa 17110 County: Dauphin |
June 9 - Sept. 29, 2019 Lab Sessions: 6/9, 6/23 7/7, 7/21 8/4, 8/18 9/1, 9/15, 9/28 & 9/29 Registration deadline is May 24, 2019 or until class is full. |
Sundays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday (9/28) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
EMR to EMT BRIDGE ONLINE/BLENDED
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) bridge to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.
**NEW FOR SUMMER 2018!**
Our online/blended EMR to EMT Bridge program is a combination of self-paced online modules with interactive assignments and discussions through the Desire2Learn (D2L) online platform. Students are required to attend in-classroom lab sessions throughout the program to demonstrate their competency in numerous psychomotor skills, complete testing requirements and prepare for the National Registry examinations.
We encourage you to complete the Self-Assessment for Online Learning to determine your potential aptitude for this learning platform.
How do I register?
Register Online. Or to register over the phone, please call 717-780-2414. Payment is due at the time of registration.
*A copy of your current Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Responder card and CPR card must be submitted before the start of the program.
How much does the program cost?
Tuition for the program is $600.00.
The required textbook is:
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 11th ed.
The textbook may be obtained directly from the publisher or other retailers such as Amazon.
Digital format options from Google ebooks or CourseSmart are acceptable.
It is the responsibility of the EMT Bridge student to obtain the required textbook for the EMT Program. Students MUST have a textbook by the first class session.
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Where can I get more information?
For more information, please call 717-780-1969 or email emstrng@hacc.edu.