EMT Course
April 25, 2023 – 16 Weeks!
The first class will meet on April 25 from 9 am – 1 pm
All other classes meet on Tues / Thur from 2 pm – 6 pm
Tuition: $1,850
Late Registration Begins: 4/5/2023
June 26, 2023 – 6 Weeks!
Classes will meet on:
Mondays from 9 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesdays from 9 am – 5:30 pm
Fridays from 9 am – 3:30 pm
Tuition: $1,450
Late Registration Begins: 6/5/2023
Registration Process * Please read**
- Pre-Course Requirements
- Please read all of the pre-course requirements below to ensure you can complete all of them.
- Register and pay for your EMT Training course.
- Your seat in the class is not reserved until you have registered and paid the $50 registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable.)
- Application and Required Items – You have 14 Business Days To Complete
- Your order confirmation will contain a link with directions on how to complete this. You have 14 business days to complete this step. Failure to complete this in 14 business days will result in your application being purged and you would need to re-enroll.
- Due to COVID 19, the start dates may be adjusted. Once you have registered, we will keep in contact with you to let you know if changes occur. You MUST check your email daily.
Pre-Course Requirements
This is a time-sensitive process. You must monitor your email for important communications from info@respondright.com.
After registering and reserving your seat in the class, students will be contacted by email with specific directions on how to complete the application items.
**Directions will be emailed to you on how to complete the application items. You MUST follow the directions we provide.**
Students must pass a physical examination, drug screening, background check, and provide a list of immunizations/vaccines (including the COVID vaccine and Boosters). You will be given specific instructions on how to complete all of these items after you register.
Students must have a laptop or tablet with the most current Operating System of Microsoft or Apple (Chromebook will not work) for class. Students must also have access to high-speed internet for coursework and communication.
*Note – All classes are subject to minimum enrollment requirements.
*Additional fees (see Tuition Tab) – The following items are NOT included in the tuition: Textbooks, testing software, NREMT Cognitive exam, Missouri Psychomotor exam, and licensure fees.
EMT Program Tuition
- Tuition – $1,450.00 (6 Week Course) or $1,850 (16 Week Course)
Pre-requisites and additional EMT Program fees/costs: Please note that instructions will be provided during the application process on how to complete many of the items below.
- AHA BLS – special pricing is extended to our students. Instructions will be provided during the application process.
- Course fees – INCLUDED! – Lab & Tech fees, Professional Liability Insurance, Clinical, Uniform Polo Shirt, Parking Pass, and Entrance Exam.
- Health insurance – students must provide a copy of their current year’s health insurance card.
- Drug Screen – $37
- Physical exam and immunizations – unknown cost depending on the student.
- Background Check – $58
- Patient Assessment Kit – $50 – Order online here
- Textbook/Testing/ Clinical/Lab Software – approximately $200 for all items.
- Laptop – students must have a laptop with a full operating system and access to the internet. The laptop or tablet must also have the most current version of Windows or iOS.
- Wifi – Students must have wifi access at home to use the testing software.
Are you looking for a loan or additional scholarships/funding opportunities? Check out our Scholarships and Funding page with additional resources.
*Note – All classes are subject to minimum enrollment requirements.
What is an EMT?
An EMT or Emergency Medical Technician training (EMT training), is the first step in becoming a Paramedic. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are healthcare professionals trained in emergency Basic Life Support (BLS). They may work in the pre-hospital setting on a ground or air ambulance or in the fire department. EMTs may also work in doctors offices, hospitals, casinos or as dispatchers.
The Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the EMT student to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting and providing patient transportation. EMTs are trained to perform the following:
- CPR/AED
- Back-boarding
- Airway management
- Oxygen administration
- Splinting and bandaging
- Bleeding control and treatment of shock
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Patient Assessment
If you are interested in becoming a Paramedic or Firefighter/Paramedic, this is the 1st step! To become a Paramedic, you must first become a licensed EMT and complete your EMT training.
Physical Demands
Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds. Motor coordination is necessary because over uneven terrain, the patient’s, the Paramedic’s, and other workers’ well-being must not be jeopardized. Different situations will require that the Paramedic be able to perform in the following manner: stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, feel, talk, hear and see.
Skills Required
Besides meeting the above requirements, candidates are supposed to possess the following qualities:
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Physical strength
- Listening skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Compassion
Job Outlook*
Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is projected to grow 24 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, and acts of violence, will continue to create demand for EMTs and paramedics. Demand for part-time, volunteer EMTs and paramedics in rural areas and smaller metropolitan areas will also continue.
Growth in the middle-aged and elderly population will lead to an increase in age-related health emergencies, such as heart attacks and strokes. This increase, in turn, will create greater demand for EMT and paramedic services. An increase in the number of specialized medical facilities will require more EMTs and paramedics to transfer patients with specific conditions to these facilities for treatment.
*Cited from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, EMTs and Paramedics, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm
This EMT Basic Refresher Course is designed to meet the requirements of the DOT and National Registry standards and the State of Missouri Bureau of EMS.
Intended audience:
- Three (3) unsuccessful attempts at the NREMT Written Exam and remedial training is required.
- Keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date if you are not currently working in the field.
Class schedule:
- To meet requirements of the EMT Refresher Course, attendance is mandatory at all specific class dates. Please contact RREMSA for the specific refresher course schedule at (636) 387-6200.
Tuition & Registration
- Tuition / Course Fee – $800
- Registration Fee – $150 (Non-refundable & non-transferable)
Includes
- Parking sticker
- Uniform Polo Shirt
- Lab & Tech Fees
- Cadaver Lab
- Name Badge
- Professional Liability Insurance (while enrolled in the EMT Refresher Program).
**Note- NREMT Test Fees and State Licensure Fees are NOT included
Now offering:
- Tuition reimbursement. Attend our EMT training course, obtain your EMT license, and enroll in our Paramedic Program. We will deduct your EMT tuition (up to $1,850) off your Paramedic tuition.
- Employment Opportunities with our Ambulance District Partners. Complete our EMT and/or Paramedic course and we will put you in touch with one of our Ambulance District Partners for a job interview.
- Ambulance clinical ride-a-long. Complete an ambulance ride-a-long during your EMT class to see what it’s like.