Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training at College of Marin prepares student for the National EMS Certification (or recertification) through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). The exam is administered online, and the application fee is $98. College of Marin is a state-approved agency to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training. 

Emergency Medical Technicians provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found in an ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system. EMT training is essential for other careers such as police officers, firefighters, or paramedics. 

To register for the exam: EMT Full Education Program Pathway

Type of Permit

License

Requirements

Successful completion of the following course: 

  • FIRE 112 – Emergency Medical Technician (7 units)

For recertification successful completion of the following is available:

  • FIRE 120A – Emergency Medical Technician – 1 Refresher A (1.5 units)
  • FIRE 120B – Emergency Medical Technician – 1 Refresher B (3 units)

When applying for EMT certification, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Successful completion of a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician. 
  2. Candidates must have completed the course within the past two years and the course Program Director must verify successful course completion on the National Registry website. 
  • Have a current CPR-BLS for "Healthcare Provider" or equivalent credential. 
  • Successful completion of the National Registry EMT cognitive (knowledge) examination and a state approved psychomotor (skills) examination. 
  • Passed portions of the cognitive and psychomotor exam remain valid for 24 months provided all other eligibility requirements are met. 
Resources
Contact

Angela Olmanson 
Allied Health Program Administrator 
[email protected]
(415) 485-7667 

COM Program

For comprehensive information such as applications, prerequisites, and program pathways for the Fire Technology, EMT training or other Health Science programs at College of Marin, visit COM Academic programs offereings website.