Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy
Here at First Five we provide Emergency Medical Technician classes on the northwest side of Chicago. Our Classes meet the National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Standards and is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, our class structure has changed a bit. We are one of the only facilities that has been approved by IDPH to teach class in a blended format. As you can see from our schedule, we meet virtually for the classroom portion and then only need to meet 4, eight(8) hour sessions for the hands-on portion. Individuals that complete this course and all mandatory requirements will have the opportunity to challenge the NREMT Exam for EMT-B licensing.
- All classes are 14 weeks (or 8 for our ASAP class) in duration and are held at our facility as well as online.
Attendance is mandatory per Illinois Department of Public Health.
Tuition includes:
- Polo shirt
- Lab supplies
- Online access to class Learning Management System
Student is responsible to purchase:
- Online Book
- EMS style black pants
- Black Boots/Shoes
- NREMT Application fee
Mandatory prerequisites must be completed prior to or on the first day of class are as follows:
- Must be 18 years or older(17 with parental approval)
- High School diploma/GED
- Must be able to understand/read/write the English Language
- Meet all the Technology Requirements
- Must complete all prerequisite lessons
- FULL payment of $2,100 is due upon sign-up.
CLASS SCHEDLUES
JUNE 2023 ASAP CLASS
THIS IS AN ACCELERATED CLASS!
This class runs at a fast pace and is designed to be completed in 8 weeks.
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THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
OCTOBER 2023 CLASS
To see a schedule for this course click on the graphic above.
To sign up for this course, please click below.
FEBRUARY 2024 CLASS
CLASS DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
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