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

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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 2020 is: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Essentials 11th ed.
• 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.

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.

EMR to EMT BRIDGE ONLINE/BLENDED 

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Bridge to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.
 

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 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.

Where can I get more information?

For more information, please call James Weber at 717-780-3236 or email emstrng@hacc.edu.