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An emergency medical technician (EMT) is a frontline responder trained to provide basic emergency care, including CPR, bleeding control, airway management, and patient assessment. EMTs are vital in stabilizing patients and transporting them to medical facilities. In Arizona, aspiring Emergency Medical Technicians can choose from 39 accredited training programs designed to prepare students for certification and career success in emergency medical services.
Certification Requirements: To become a certified Emergency Medical Technician in Arizona, you must complete an accredited training program and pass the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification is recognized nationwide.
Program Options: EMT programs in Arizona are offered by community colleges, technical schools, fire departments, and private training organizations. Programs vary in schedule, format, and duration, with classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations.
Career Opportunities: Upon certification, Emergency Medical Technicians in Arizona can work for ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, urgent care facilities, and industrial settings.
Accelerated version of the EMT program covering the same techniques of emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization of illness and injuries. Includes recognition and documentation of signs and symptoms, intervention evaluation, assessment techniques, oxygen administration, and immobilization device usage.
An 8-hour course teaching EMTs and healthcare professionals to accurately interpret EKG readings and respond effectively to cardiac emergencies. Covers anatomy and physiology of the heart, electrophysiology, and EKG interpretation.
8-credit course providing critical skills necessary to recognize and treat illness and injury in the pre-hospital setting. Qualifies students to sit for EMT Basic certification examination.
130-200 hour course including didactic instruction, practical examination assistance, clinical rotations and externship hours. Available in multiple formats: Traditional, Accelerated, Fast Track, and Boot Camp.
An 8-credit course using the 2009 curriculum adapted by the Arizona Department of Health Services. This course will help prepare students for the National Registry of EMTs and certification as an AZ EMT. Students learn the techniques of pre-hospital emergency medical care for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), including history of emergency medical care delivery systems, roles and responsibilities of EMS providers, ethical and legal issues, patient assessment, symptoms of illnesses and injuries, medical emergencies, appropriate medical techniques, triage, and ambulance operations.
Prepares individuals to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in the pre-hospital environment. Includes instruction in emergency medical services, medical/legal/ethical issues, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient assessment and treatment, and emergency medical services operations.
High school program teaching students how to respond quickly and administer competent care in emergency situations. Leads to NREMT certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
A minimum of 170-250 hours course designed to educate students in assessing patients and determining if any life-threatening injuries or illnesses may be present. Includes skills such as oxygen administration, bag valve mask ventilations, delivery of a newborn, and administration of several medications.
Certificate of Completion (CCL) program providing students with necessary knowledge and skills in accordance with the National EMS Scope of Practice published by NHTSA and Arizona Department of Health Services. Emphasis on fundamental principles and skills required to provide emergency medical care for the ill or injured.
Provides hands-on training in emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization techniques. Students learn assessment, oxygen administration, immobilization devices, and transportation preparation. The program aligns with USDOT national standards and meets requirements for Hazardous Materials First Responder and Confined Space Operations certifications. Completion in 20 weeks with year-round start dates available Monday-Thursday.
A Fast Track Certificate program that takes students with minimal to zero medical knowledge and in 20 weeks trains them to assist people in emergency situations. Includes techniques of emergency care, stabilization, immobilization, assessment, oxygen administration, and preparation for transportation. Students must complete 10 simulated clinical scenarios, final cognitive exam, and NREMT Psychomotor Skills exam.
Certificate of Completion in EMT that gives students the skills and education needed to prepare for a career as a first-responder. The program covers assessment and triage, safe medical transport, emergency situations, and working with hospitals, ambulance service companies, fire departments, and first responder agencies. Curriculum aligns with Arizona Department of Health Services and National EMS Scope of Practice requirements.
A 10 credit hour course that trains students to perform patient assessment, initiate treatment, demonstrate proficiency in airway management, immobilization techniques, CPR/basic life support, perform blood glucose monitoring, and learn principles of documentation and communication in the EMS field. This is the training program needed for obtaining certification as an EMT.
Certificate of Completion (CCL) program providing students with necessary knowledge and skills in accordance with the National EMS Scope of Practice published by NHTSA and Arizona Department of Health Services. Emphasis on fundamental principles and skills required to provide emergency medical care for the ill or injured. Can be completed in two semesters or less as a Fast Track Certificate.
Certificate of Completion in Emergency Medical Technology Comprehensive provides knowledge and skills for pre-hospital emergency medical care in accordance with National EMS Scope of Practice and Arizona Department of Health Services standards.
Emphasis on fundamental principles and skills required to provide emergency medical care for the ill or injured. Primary focus is to respond to, assess and triage emergent, urgent, and non-urgent requests for medical care, apply basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and medical transportation.
Evidence-based EMS continuing education (CE) credits provided by the Department of Emergency Medicine. Courses focus on the most high-yield aspects of prehospital medicine and prepare EMS providers to deliver up-to-date medical care.
10-week EMT program covering trauma skills, airway management, rescue operations, and medication administration with hybrid learning options and flexible scheduling.
The Emergency Medical Technician course covers 130 to 200 hours of instructional content, depending on the location. This includes didactic instruction, practical exams, and clinical rotations. The program meets the National EMS Education Standards and aims to prepare students for EMT certification by providing comprehensive training in emergency medical care and transportation.
Comprehensive 12-week EMT course covering anatomy and physiology, CPR, splinting, bandaging, and patient assessment training. Includes CPR certification and hands-on learning with flexible scheduling options.
Accelerated hybrid program combining online learning with hands-on training. Weeks 1-2 online instruction, Week 3 in-person skills training. Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5:30 PM.
Intensive 15-day, in-person program with classroom instruction and hands-on skills training. Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5:30 PM. Includes simulation-based clinical training with no externship required.
Flexible hybrid program combining online learning with in-person weekend training. 5 weekends online, 3 weekends in-person skills training.
Weekend-based in-person program for working professionals. 8 weeks of weekend classes with hands-on skills practice and emergency scenario training.
Graduates of EMS-152, the basic EMT course, will be able to function as EMT in the field working in a clinical environment or ambulance, using Basic Life Support (BLS) skills. The program consists of 12 college credit hours with an additional $500 lab fee plus tuition.
Entry level course that teaches students to assess patients, provide life-saving interventions, and manage both medical and trauma emergencies. Preparation to sit the state and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examinations and to enter the workforce as a certified EMT.
A comprehensive, hands-on training course designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in emergency medical services. The curriculum combines classroom instruction, practical skills labs, and clinical experience in both hospital and pre-hospital settings.
A 16-week semester course covering techniques of pre-hospital emergency medical care, including anatomy, physiology, triage, assessment and stabilization of patients. Leads to National and State Certification as an EMT-Basic.
An intensive 14-day program combining hands-on exercises, active learning, and clinical simulations with approximately 10-12 hours of EMS instruction per day. Includes NREMT exam vouchers and Pocket Prep mobile app access.
A 7-week evening boot camp with 4-hour sessions Monday through Friday, providing the same immersive hands-on learning as the 14-day program but with flexible scheduling for those with other responsibilities.
Pima's EMT certification program gives you the hands-on training and real-world skills you need to provide life-saving care before patients reach the hospital. Learn how to assess and stabilize patients, respond to medical and trauma emergencies, use essential equipment, and operate an ambulance safely.
A 4-unit course that meets National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-prescribed requirements for EMTs. Students who complete the EMT certification process may apply for jobs in the field or at University of Arizona Emergency Medical Services.
A comprehensive 12-week EMT training program that meets Saturdays for 8 hours, providing hands-on experience and focused instruction in patient assessment, trauma care, airway management, bleeding control, BLS, and CPR.
An immersive EMT training program that combines online and in-person instruction. Complete the course with an intensive plan of 30 hours per week for 4 months. Hands-on training taught by knowledgeable instructors.
Continuing education course for certified EMT-Basic to develop intravenous skills.
3-credit course covering medical terminology and basic human anatomy and physiology, the cornerstones of emergency patient care.
Entry-level emergency response training that provides fundamental knowledge and emergency medical procedures and techniques. Prepares students to become an EMT through relevant coursework and extensive hands-on practical training, clinical work, and prepares for the required Arizona and National Registry EMT exams.
The EMT-Basic program prepares students for entry-level employment as an Emergency Medical Technician. The program consists of over 100+ hours of lectures, 40+ hours of hands-on lab, and 16+ hours of clinical time. Meets or exceeds Arizona Department of Health (ADHS) standards for entry-level EMT. Includes courses EMS110, EMS125, and EMS125A.
One-half credit (8 hours) hands-on lab course to certify students in healthcare-provider level CPR and first aid through a nationally accredited program.
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About EMT training in Arizona.
The average cost for EMT training in Arizona is approximately $1,006. Program tuition ranges from $10 to $2,695 depending on the training organization and program format. Some programs may offer financial aid, payment plans, or scholarship opportunities.
All EMT programs listed on FirstRespondersHub meet accreditation standards set by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). NREMT accreditation ensures programs meet national standards for curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes, making graduates eligible for certification exams and employment as Emergency Medical Technicians.
EMT training in Arizona combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical experience. Programs cover an emergency medical technician (emt) is a frontline responder trained to provide basic emergency care, including cpr, bleeding control, airway management, and patient assessment. emts are vital in stabilizing patients and transporting them to medical facilities. You'll learn through lectures, skills labs, and clinical rotations before taking the NREMT certification exam. Most programs also include CPR certification and prepare you for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation.