EMT Courses – OCEMT’s EMT classes will best prepare you for your career as an EMT

Courses consist of an Accelerated Course totaling 212 hours of course material in Emergency Medical Technician Basic. The Course is specifically designed to prepare the student for a career as a professional Emergency Healthcare Provider in the pre-hospital setting. This course material is drawn from the current National Education Standards Curriculum. This program places a strong emphasis on academic achievement within the specified curriculum as well as a solid understanding of the importance of teamwork. 

2026 emt calendar year

Winter classes

Weekday Course – Click Here for more Information

  • Orientation – Monday, January 5th, 9am – 1pm
  • Schedule – Monday, January 12th – Thursday, March 12th

Nights & Weekends Course – Click Here for more Information

  • Orientation – Monday, January 5th, 4pm – 8pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, January 13th – Saturday, March 14th

Spring Classes

Weekday Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, March 16th, 9am – 1pm
  • Schedule – Monday, March 23rd – Thursday, May 21st

Nights & Weekends Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, March 16th, 4pm – 8pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, March 24th – Saturday, May 23rd

Summer Classes

Weekday Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, May 18th, 1pm – 5pm
  • Schedule – June 1st – Thursday, July 30th

Nights & Weekends Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, May 18th, 5pm – 9pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, June 2nd – Saturday, August 1st

Accelerated Course 1

  • Orientation – June 1st, 2pm – 6pm
  • Schedule – June 8th – Friday, July 10th

Accelerated Course 2

  • Orientation – June 29th, 5pm- 9pm
  • Schedule – July 13th – Friday, August 14th

Fall Classes

Weekday Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, August 6th, 5pm – 9pm
  • Schedule – August 17th – Thursday, October 15th

Nights & Weekends Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, August 3rd, 4pm – 8pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, August 11th – Saturday, October 10th

Final Class of the Year

Nights & Weekends Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, October 5th, 4pm – 8pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, October 20th – Saturday, December 20th

*Class Dates and Times are subject to change based on instructor and classroom availability.

Orange County's premier EMT Program

Weekday Course

This course is designed for students who prefer an accelerated schedule in a traditional class format

Course Meetings: 26

Schedule
Mondays & Tuesdays: 9am -1pm Thursdays: 9am- 3pm

Course Includes

  • Uniform
  • ICS 100 & 700
  • OCEMS Accreditation Course
  • NREMT Skills
  • Practice Final Exam
  • (2) Ambulance Observation
  • Course Completion Certification

Tuition: $1,400.00

Required Course Materials
*Not Included with Tuition

E-Textbook:  Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Digital Advantage Package, 12th Edition – $165.72

Fisdap: EMT Assessment Package Cost: $106.00

Course Resource Total: $261.72

Estimated Total Cost: $1,661.72

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Nights and Weekend Course

This course is designed for students who prefer an accelerated schedule in a traditional class format

Course Meetings: 26

 Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5pm- 9pm Saturdays: 9am- 3pm.

Course Includes:

  • Uniform
  • ICS 100 & 700
  • OCEMS Accreditation Course
  • NREMT Skills
  • Practice Final Exam
  • (2) Ambulance Observation
  • Course Completion Certification

Tuition: $1,400.00

Required Course Materials
*Not Included with Tuition

E-Textbook:  Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Digital Advantage Package, 12th Edition – $165.72

Fisdap: EMT Assessment Package Cost: $106.00

Course Resource Total: $261.72

Estimated Total Cost: $1,661.72

Enroll Now!

Part-Time Course

This course is designed for working, or full times students, who prefer less class time and more emphasis on self-study.

Course Meetings: 14

Schedule
Wednesdays, 9am – 5pm

Course Includes:

  • Uniform
  • ICS 100 & 700
  • OCEMS Accreditation Course
  • NREMT Skills
  • Practice Final Exam
  • Ambulance Observation 
  • Course Completion Certification

Tuition: $1,400.00

Required Course Materials:
*Not Included with tuition

E-Textbook: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Digital Advantage Package, 12th Edition – 165.72

Fisdap: EMT Assessment Package Cost:  $106.00

Couse Resource Total: $261.72

Estimated Total Cost: $1,761.72

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Accelerated – Full-Time Course

This course is designed for students who want the ultimate in EMT training. This is an all-inclusive, full time course that includes additional instruction as well as two ambulance observation shifts.

Course Meetings: 20

Schedule
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday, Friday:  8am – 5pm.

Course Includes: All Inclusive

  • Uniform
  • ICS 100 & 700
  • OCEMS Accreditation Course
  • NREMT Skills
  • Practice Final Exam
  • Course Completion Certification
  • Ambulance Observation

Tuition: $1,400.00

Required Course Materials:
*Not Included with tuition

E-Textbook: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Digital Advantage Package, 12th Edition – 165.72

Fisdap: EMT Assessment Package Cost:  $106.00

Couse Resource Total: $261.72

Total Cost: $1,661.72

Enroll Now!

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EMT Program Outcomes

The most current COE Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022.

The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT State Cognitive exam was 92%.

The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 92%.  Positive placement is defined by the COE as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military.  Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.

The most recent retention rate was 80%.