<p>I posted this in another sub-forum, but I think I'd get some more feedback over here. I recently overheard a stranger talking about EMT-basic certification, so I went online and did a bit of research. It sounds awesome. I'm not in it for any of the pre-med hype, (I don't even know if I wanna go that route), but it genuinely sounds like a niche I could get really involved in - both exciting and fulfilling at the same time. Just my thing.</p>
<p>Thing is, I have no idea about how to get training in my area (San Jose, California). I've heard "contact local EMS service" (huh? how?) or go to a local fire station or hospital. I've also heard that some unis offer classes... I have NO idea how this works, so if anyone has any info in general, it'd be greatly appreciated!!</p>
<p>(I've googled it, but I just go in circles information-wise)</p>
<p>Go to a local community college..most of them have a basic emt course.fire stations won't usually train emt's because to become a ff u have to have ur emt. They may train for paramedic if your a firefighter at their station.oh and a word of advice..if you go for your paramedic(you have to have your emt-b first) learn your pharmacology and get atleast 6 months on the job training FIRST.</p>
<p>Typically you'll have to get a CPR certificate as a prerequisite then take a 6 unit, semester long course. SJCC has the course - look under "Health Science." Private schools will get you there with a 5 week, full time (40 hr/wk) course, but they're pricey compared to a community college. The courses do tend to fill up at the community colleges, and not all have it.</p>
<p>I looked one up around my school campus, and a community school offered an emt-b cource, it was 12850 dollars...... Others I have looked at were no where near those prices.</p>
<p>ummm are u sure u dont have an extra zero in there??? or were maybe looking at a paramedic class? ~$13k is more than a year's tuition (maybe even 4) at almost all community colleges</p>
<p>eh i looked again. Your Emergency Medical Technician - Basic course is a 136-hour training activity, schedule according to State of Indiana requirements for up to 12 participants. Pricing includes training administration, instruction, placement in an emergency room, internship placement with EMS service, textbooks and course materials, state exam fees, and an activity evaluation at the conclusion of training. </p>
<p>Suggested Retail Price $12,999</p>
<p>but another page suggested 700 dollars + textbook.</p>
<p>$700 still sounds too expensive. I took the course at my regular college so it was absorbed into my tuition cost, but I just looked up how much it costs at the community college, and it's a little less than $100, not including the book.</p>
<p>In California, I believe EMT-Basics are called EMT-1 or EMT-I. Here's a page I found that might have some more useful info, and you can click the link to the Excel file of the "approved training programs" and go to the EMT-I worksheet for the programs in your area. It also has FAQs regarding an EMT-I certification. EMS</a> Personnel Division :: Emergency Medical Technicial (I, II)</p>