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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training

HOW IT WORKS

Steps to Emergency Medical Technician training with PERCOMOnline

Step 1:

Online Coursework

Complete the online coursework and final exam within 12 weeks from home.

Step 2:

Hands-On Skills Lab

Attend one-day skills lab session at one of PERCOMOnlines approved skills sites.

Step 3:

Clinical Internship

Complete 72 hours of field and clinical interaction at EMS and hospital sites.

ONLINE COURSEWORK

EMT Training from Home on Your Schedule

The online content for the EMT certification course must be completed in 12 weeks, however, many students complete the work in a shorter period of time. Motivation is essential to success in an online course, as well as study habits and time availability. To help students achieve their personal goals, our online coursework is available to students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Each week, we offer a live webinar class where students have the opportunity to engage with their instructor and ask questions. While we only require each student attend a minimum number of chats, there is no limit to how many you can attend while enrolled in the program.

Meet Your EMT Online-Course Instructor

emt course instructor Rick Moore
Rick Moore RN, EMT-P

HANDS-ON SKILLS LAB

emergency medical technician student hands-on skills training
EMT student practicing skills

Skills Lab with Live Instructor

Each student will be required to complete a one-day EMT Skills Lab at an approved PERCOMOnline skills site. During this session, you’ll have an opportunity to practice, receive feedback on, and demonstrate your EMT psychomotor skills. Our experienced EMT instructors will make sure you feel confident in your EMT skills.

Upcoming Skills Lab Dates:

Click here for our Skills Lab calendar.

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP

First Patient Contact in Clinical Enviroment

Your first contact with real patients as a medical professional begins! During that process, you will track your clinical hours using PlatinumPlanner.com. The following are the minimum hour requirements for our EMT certification program:

  • EMS – 60 Hours
    Hospital ER –12 Hours

TOTAL:72 Hours

Pre-Clinical Checklist:
  • Physical form completed by your physician or clinic
  • Copies or proof of the required immunizations
  • Possibly other forms depending on clinical location
  • 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of rotations
  • TB skin test within 6 months of rotations

Overview

PERCOMOnlines’s online EMT certification program is designed to quickly start your exciting career as a NREMT certified EMT!

This EMT course has been approved since 2007 by the Texas Department of State Health Services and meets the requirements for emt certification in The State of Texas.

PERCOMOnline’s EMT Certification Program

Our EMT program is designed to provide a well-rounded education, consisting of three key components:

  • Online Coursework: Complete interactive lessons and coursework from the convenience of your own home.
  • Hands-on Skills Lab: Develop essential skills in a dedicated lab setting, under the guidance of experienced instructors.
  • Clinical/Field Experiences: Apply your knowledge in real-world clinical and field settings, gaining invaluable practical experience.

Note: Both the Skills Lab and clinical/field experience components require in-person attendance to ensure you gain the hands-on experience necessary for success in the EMS field.

Serious about earning your EMT certification in Texas? Visit the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website to learn the exact requirements for your Texas EMT license.

PROGRAM DETAILS

ONLINE COURSEWORK

With PERCOMOnline, you’ll experience an online learning environment that prioritizes content mastery over seat time. Starting the online coursework is the first step towards your EMT certification. Our courses leverage modernized learning methods to assess your current knowledge and provide targeted support where you need it most.

Here’s what that means for you:

  • Efficient Progression: Advance at your own pace as you master key concepts.
  • Personalized Focus: Spend more time reinforcing areas where you need improvement.
  • Optimized Learning: Make the most of your study time, without unnecessary time spent on concepts you’ve already grasped.

PERCOMOnline is designed to support busy professionals like you, providing a flexible, effective path to certification .

Attend our EMT class from the comfort of home! Our online Emergency Medical Technician training course and chat rooms can be accessed from most all smartphones, tablets, and pc/laptops.

HANDS-ON SKILLS LAB

Once the student has completed the online course and final exam, the next training step is the live skill learning/testing session.  During this portion of the program, you’ll have an opportunity to practice, receive feedback on, and demonstrate your EMT psychomotor skills. Your instructor will be different for this portion of the program.

The session begins with familiarization of materials and equipment and then quickly moves into the “hands-on” skills training with fellow students. We make it a priority to schedule skills labs on our calendar well ahead of time. Generally, we hold these sessions monthly for every course level. Our Lab Instructors are not just teachers; they’re full-time professionals actively working in the EMS field as ground Paramedics, Flight Medics, and more, ensuring they’re always aligned with the latest 911 care standards. To give our students the top-notch Skills Lab experience, we carefully align our lab schedules with our instructors’ work commitments.

Our regularly scheduled skills lab (aka. “EMT Exit Session“) consists of a single long day (2 days for larger groups) live lab event: Practice Lab; Testing Lab.

If regularly scheduled training labs do not fit your personal schedule, then private sessions averaging 8 hours can be purchased and scheduled around your availability.

CLINICAL ROTATIONS & First Patient Contact

During this phase of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your skills in real-world clinical and field settings. You’ll make contact with actual patients, gaining invaluable hands-on experience under the guidance of seasoned EMS and medical professionals.

This immersive phase is where you’ll truly put your knowledge into practice, developing the critical skills and confidence you need to excel in the EMS field.

Our dedicated Clinical Department is here to assist you every step of the way with your clinical scheduling needs. They’ll work with you to ensure a seamless scheduling process, so you can focus on gaining the hands-on experience you need.

Plus, our team maintains an up-to-date clinical locations map, making it easy for you to find sites within our extensive network. This tool is available for our students to locate convenient clinical locations, streamlining your overall clinical experience.

FAST FACTS

  • Format: Hybrid-online format with no mandatory meeting times, one-day hands-on Skills Labs, and live face-to-face clinical and field interactions
  • Hours: 197 hours of online EMT coursework
  • Field Experience: 60 hours of ambulanced-based field interactions
  • Clinical Internship: 12 hours of internship at a hospital emergency room

EMT TRAINING COST

$1,300 (before discounts)

Included with Tuition:

  • Online course and pre-scheduled EMT Psychomotor Exam
  • Laptop backpack that contains stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, pen light, medical shears, and writing pen!
  • Mal-practice insurance for clinicals
  • Initial criminal history check during registration

Not Included:

Discounts Available:

  • Military/Veteran Discount: $100
  • Police/Fire Fighter Discount: $100
  • Prior NREMT or TX EMT Certification (within last 5 years): $650

Financing:

affirm financing for emergency medical technician training

UPCOMING CLASSES

Unlike traditional emt certification classes, we start students as soon as the registration portion is completed and help students become EMTs daily. Enrollment typically occurs within 7 days of payment, and is processed by Admissions year-round with the exception of scheduled holidays.

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online emt certification course ambulance simulator
PERCOMOnline’s Fullsize Ambulance Simulator

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Our online EMT program is meticulously designed to prepare you for the challenging and rewarding demands of a career in Emergency Medical Services. We’ll equip you with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to succeed in this fast-paced field and confidently pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT Cognitive Exam.

By completing our NREMT EMT certification course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and practical skills required to excel in EMS. Our experienced instructors will focus on the most critical areas to ensure you’re well-prepared for the certification exam and a successful career.

NREMT COGNITIVE KNOWLEDGE

Our online EMT course provides a comprehensive education in all the critical topic areas tested on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT Cognitive Exam. We’ll equip you with the knowledge and skills required to excel across the full spectrum of EMS competencies, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the certification exam and a successful career.

These key topic areas include:

  • Airways, Respiration, and Ventilation: Master the skills for effective patient airway management.
  • Cardiology and Resuscitation: Understand how to recognize and manage various cardiovascular emergencies and perform lifesaving resuscitation techniques.
  • Trauma: Learn how to assess and care for patients with traumatic injuries.
  • Medical: Be prepared to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, from allergic reactions to environmental emergencies.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology: Understand how to care for patients with obstetric and gynecologic emergencies.
  • EMS Operations: Learn about safe EMS practices, including vehicle operations and ambulance safety.
  • Patient Care: Develop the skills to provide high-quality care for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients.

PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS

This course is dedicated to helping you master the psychomotor skills required to be an Emergency Medical Technician. You’ll learn the proper order, procedures, and best practices for confidently performing these critical EMT skills.

EMT Psychomotor Skills You’ll Master:

  • Patient Assessment/Management – Medical: Develop the skills to thoroughly assess and manage patients with various medical conditions.
  • Patient Assessment/Management – Trauma: Learn how to rapidly and accurately assess and manage patients with traumatic injuries.
  • Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Ventilation of an Apneic Patient: Master the technique for effectively ventilating a patient who is not breathing using a BVM device.
  • Oxygen Administration by Non-Rebreather Mask: Understand how to properly administer oxygen using a non-rebreather mask.
  • Spinal Immobilization – Seated Patient: Learn the correct procedure for immobilizing the spine of a seated patient.
  • Spinal Immobilization – Supine Patient: Develop the skills to properly immobilize the spine of a patient who is lying down.
  • Bleeding Control / Shock Management: Understand how to control bleeding and manage shock in emergency patients.
  • Cardiac Arrest Management – AED: Master the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to manage a patient in cardiac arrest.
  • Joint Immobilization: Learn how to properly immobilize injured joints.
  • Long Bone Immobilization: Develop the skills to stabilize and immobilize long bone fractures.

Through hands-on practice and expert instruction, you’ll gain the proficiency and confidence you need to master these critical EMT psychomotor skills and succeed in the NREMT certification process.

The Rewarding Career of an EMT

As an EMT, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives, responding to emergency situations where every second counts. These dedicated professionals are often the first point of contact for patients in crisis, providing immediate, lifesaving care and transportation to medical facilities.

The EMT Role:

  • Initial Assessment and Stabilization: For patients experiencing trauma, EMTs rapidly assess their condition, provide essential care, and stabilize them for safe transport.
  • Ongoing Care During Transport: EMTs closely monitor patients during transport, ensuring they remain stable until they can receive further attention from doctors, surgeons, or specialists at a healthcare facility.

A Dynamic and Rewarding Career

No two days are ever the same for an EMT. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team of first responders, often among the first on the scene after a 911 call. This rewarding career offers the opportunity to make a real impact, saving lives and providing critical care in emergency situations.

Take the First Step Towards a Fulfilling EMT Career

Enrolling in the Emergency Medical Technician training program through PERCOMOnline is a pivotal step towards earning the credentials you need for a full-time career as an EMT. With our comprehensive program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to succeed in this rewarding field, making a difference in your community every day.

Eligibility for Emergency Medical Technician Training

PERCOMOnline’s EMT program is open to those who are 18 years old, have a highschool diploma or equivalent, and have a clean criminal history. We welcome aspiring EMTs who are eager to launch a new career in this rewarding field, as well as those seeking to enhance their skills for their current role in fire departments or other EMS agencies.

Our Emergency Medical Technician training program is available to students outside of Texas and the USA, provided they meet the requirements of becoming licensed in Texas. Out-of-state students will utilize either their NREMT certification or Texas EMT license (via reciprocity) to attain their home state EMT license. NOTE- Some US states do no recognize NREMT for EMS licensing! Research more about your state here…

How Long Does It Take To Earn My EMT Certification?

Earning your EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification typically takes about 3 to 6 months, depending on the program and your schedule. Some accelerated “bootcamp” programs can be completed in a shorter time frame (possibly just weeks), while part-time programs might take longer. The EMT program will include classroom instruction, hands-on training, and clinical fieldwork. Your EMT school will authorize that you are qualified to test at NREMT after your have fully completed your EMT program. Typically, the student will schedule their own NREMT certification exam slot, so how long that takes can vary from student to student.

For our EMT Program, each student has up to 3 months to complete the classroom instruction, and 3 months to complete the hands-on and clinical training portions. The classroom portion of our EMT course is 198 hours. The hands-on skills portion is 12 hours, and the clinical training portion is at least 72 hours.

Ready To Get Started?

Embarking on an EMS career can seem daunting, but we’re here to support you every step of the way. We’ll explore your career aspirations, address any questions you have about our EMS school, and guide you in selecting the ideal program to launch your journey.

Let us know if you have any questions about our programs or the admission process and requirements. We are eager to speak to you!

Phone:

+1(325)480-2617

Email:

support@percomcourses.com

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