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

FINAL CLASS OF THE YEAR

Nights & Weekends Course – Class is Full

  • Orientation – Monday, October 5th, 4pm – 8pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, October 20th – Saturday, December 19th

2027 EMT CALENDAR YEAR

WINTER CLASSES

EMT Refresher

  • Thursday, January 7th – Saturday, January 9th

Weekday Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, January 4, 2027, 9am – 1pm
  • Schedule – Monday, January 11th – Thursday, March 11th (No Class on 2/15/2027)

Nights & Weekends Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, January 4, 2027, 4 – 8pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, January 12th – Saturday, March 13th

Spring Classes

Weekday Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, March 15, 2027, 9am – 1pm
  • Schedule – Monday, March 22nd – Thursday, May 20th

Nights & Weekends Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, March 15, 2027, 4 – 8pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, March 23rd – Saturday, May 22nd

Summer Classes

Weekday Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, May 24th, 9am – 1pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, June 1st – Thursday, July 29th

Nights & Weekends Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, May 24th, 4 – 8pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, June 1st – Saturday, July 31st.

Accelerated Course 1

  • Orientation – Thursday, May 27th, 9am – 1pm
  • Schedule – Monday, June 7th – Friday, July 9th

Accelerated Course 2

  • Orientation – Monday, June 28th, 4 – 8 pm
  • Schedule – Monday, July 12th – Friday, August 13th

Fall Classes

Weekday Course 

  • Orientation – Thursday, August 5th, 9am – 1pm
  • Schedule – Monday, August 16th – October 14th (No class on 9/6/2027)

Nights & Weekends Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, August 2nd, 9am – 1pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, August 10th – Saturday, October 9th

 

final class of 2027

Nights & Weekends Course 

  • Orientation – Monday, October 4th, 4 – 8pm
  • Schedule – Tuesday, October 19th – Saturday, December 18th (No class 11/23, 11/25 & 11/27)

*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 – $187.56

Fisdap: EMT Assessment Package with Enhanced Security: $106.00

Course Resource Total: $293.56

Estimated Total Cost: $1,693.56

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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 – $187.56

Fisdap: EMT Assessment Package with Enhanced Security: $106.00

Course Resource Total: $293.56

Estimated Total Cost: $1,693.56

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 – 187.56

Fisdap: EMT Assessment Package with Enhanced Security:  $106.00

Couse Resource Total: $293.56

Estimated Total Cost: $1,693.56

Enroll Now!

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:  9am – 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 – 187.56

Fisdap: EMT Assessment Package with Enhanced Security:  $106.00

Couse Resource Total: $293.56

Total Cost: $1,693.56

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%.