The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses are offered for students desiring to become an entry level EMS provider. Both courses will develop field ready EMS providers with the foundational knowledge and skills to care for patients who are injured due to trauma or suffering from a medical emergency.
Northeast even offers custom training option for organizations. Contact us to learn more.
Why Students Choose This Program
The EMR/EMT courses provide a fast track to starting to work in emergency medical services. After obtaining EMT certification, students can enroll in the Paramedic program to further their skills and career.
Northeast’s EMR and EMT courses offer flexible learning options to fit your schedule. Choose from face-to-face, on-demand, hybrid, or custom training formats—designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s students.
Instructors are certified professionals who offer guidance, mentorship, and real-world insight to help students succeed in class and in the field. Small class sizes help ensure personalized attention, detailed feedback, and support.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities and Courses
The EMT courses at Northeast are designed to give students hands-on experience that prepares them for success in the field. Northeast Community College utilizes two fully stocked ambulances, high-definition mannequins and a Simulation by Immersion Room in the EMS Provider courses it offers. Students participate in live simulations and mock emergency scenarios. Students will get practice on skills they learn in the classroom in controlled but realistic settings. These immersive experiences prepare students to stay calm under pressure and provide lifesaving care with skill and confidence.
Courses Offered:
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Emergency Medical Responder, Bridge to EMT
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Care for Nurses (Nurse - EMT Bridge Course)
- EMS Instructor
- EMT Refresher
- Continuing Education for all EMS Provider levels
Program Details
- Emergency Medical Responder
- 60 hours (3.5 credits)
- Face-to-face, on demand
- Emergency Medical Responder Bridge to EMT
- 5 hours (5.5 credits)
- Face-to-face, on demand
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Part 1: 75 hours (4.5 credits)
- Part 2: 82.5 hours (5 credits)
- Hybrid: August start
- Face-to-face: August start
- Accelerated: January start
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Care for Nurses (Nurse - EMT Bridge Course)
- 5 hours (3 credits)
- Hybrid - Fall and/or Spring start
- EMS Instructor
- 48 hours (3 credits)
- Virtual - Fall and/or Spring start
- EMT Refresher
- 20 hours
- Face-to-face, on demand
- Continuing Education for all EMS Provider levels
- 3-6 hours
- Face-to-face, on demand
Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician
After completing coursework, students will be eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMT certification exam and apply for a state EMT license.
After obtaining EMT certification, students can enroll in the Paramedic program to further their career.
