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
FEMA Classes - Students must register on the FEMA site for a Student ID #.
NIMS IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System
NIMS IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
NIMS IS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (Prerequisites: NIMS 100 and 700)
NIMS IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/ - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
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.
- Please use the EMS Permission to Bill (pdf) for third party billing.
- Students must be 16 years old before the first day of class.
- 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 $925.00. The textbook is not included.
- The required textbook for 2021 is: Emergency Care 14th 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.
Section # |
Class Location |
Date |
Days/Times |
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60827 |
HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Drive, Entrance 5
Harrisburg, PA 17110
County: Dauphin
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March 1 - May 21, 2021 Registration deadline is Feb 15, 2021 or until class is full. |
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
61235
|
Community Lifeteam Ambulance 54 N Harrison St
York, PA 17403
County: York
|
March 15 - Aug 12, 2021 Registration deadline is March 1, 2021 or until class is full. |
Mondays & Thursdays 6 - 10 p.m. |
61310 |
HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Drive, Entrance 5
Harrisburg, PA 17110
County: Dauphin
|
June 14 - July 30, 2021 Registration deadline is June 1, 2021 or until class is full. |
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
61311 |
Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center 101 Champ Blvd
Manheim, PA 17545
County: Lancaster
|
June 14 - July 30, 2021 Registration deadline is June 1, 2021 or until class is full.
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Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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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.
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 14 days before the program start date.
Please note:
- 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).
- 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.
Section # |
Class Location |
Dates |
Days/Times |
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60830
|
Online D2L & HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr., Entrance 5
Harrisburg, PA 17110
County: Dauphin
|
March 30 - July 7, 2021 Registration deadline is March 16, 2021 or until class is full. |
Every other Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
60832 |
Online D2L & Adams County Emergency Services Center 230 Greenamyer Ln.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
County: Adams
|
April 16 - July 23, 2021 Registration deadline is April 1, 2021 or until class is full. |
Every other Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
61316 |
Online D2L & Hughesville Volunteer Fire Company 30 S. Railroad St.
Hughesville, PA 17737
County: Lycoming
|
May 23 - Aug. 29, 2021 Registration deadline is May 9, 2021 or until class is full. |
Every other Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
61312
|
Online D2L & HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr., Entrance 5
Harrisburg, PA 17110
County: Dauphin
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June 12 - Sept. 19, 2021 Registration deadline is May 29, 2021 or until class is full. |
Every other Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
|
61313 |
Online D2L & HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr., Entrance 5
Harrisburg, PA 17110
County: Dauphin
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June 13 - Sept. 19, 2021 Registration deadline is May 30, 2021 or until class is full. |
Every other Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
EMR to EMT BRIDGE ONLINE/BLENDED
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Bridge to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.
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 over the phone by calling 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 for 2021 is: Emergency Care 14th 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.
Where can I get more information?
For more information, please call James Weber at 717-780-3236 or email emstrng@hacc.edu.
Section # |
Class Location |
Dates |
Days/Times |
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60834
|
Online D2L & HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr., Entrance 5
Harrisburg, PA 17110
County: Dauphin
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March 6 - May 16, 2021 Registration deadline is Feb 20, 2021 or until class is full. |
Every other Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
61317 |
Online D2L & Hughesville Volunteer Fire Company 30 S. Railroad St.
Hughesville, PA 17737
County: Lycoming
|
May 23 - Sept. 18, 2021 Registration deadline is May 9, 2021 or until class is full. |
Every other Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
61315 |
Online D2L & HACC - Shumaker Public Safety Center One HACC Dr., Entrance 5
Harrisburg, PA 17110
County: Dauphin
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June 6- Sept. 18, 2021 Registration deadline is May 23, 2021 or until class is full. |
Every other Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |