Emergency Medical Technician

Location: Lehi | Provo | Heber Valley

Program length
4 months

Total cost
$1,450

Registration opens
NOW

Locations
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Program length
4 months

Total cost
$1,450

Registration opens
NOW

Locations
See Map

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The Emergency Medical Technician program provides training for out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. EMTs function as part of a comprehensive emergency medical response system, under medical oversight. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. EMTs are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.

100% Completion This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee completion of the program.

83% Placement This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee placement after the program.

Avg. salary $33k-$38k Wage data represents an estimate sourced directly from Career One Stop. Actual salaries may vary.

This program is eligible for Veterans Aid! Learn more

Registration Opens: April 23, 2024
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.

Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the
Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.

  • Complete and satisfy score requirements on the Entrance Assessment administered by the Testing Center.
  • Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a state-approved organization.
CAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Summer 2024Lehi Main Campus1025/28/20248/1/20247:30 AM1:00 PMM-Th
Summer 2024Provo Campus1045/28/20248/1/20247:30 AM1:00 PMM-Th
Fall 2024Lehi Main Campus1028/15/202412/5/20247:30 AM10:30 AMT-F
Fall 2024Lehi Main Campus1028/15/202412/5/202411:30 AM2:30 PMT-F
Fall 2024Lehi Main Campus1028/15/202412/10/20246:00 PM10:00 PMT-Th
Fall 2024Provo Campus1048/15/202412/5/20247:30 AM10:30 AMT-F
Fall 2024Provo Campus1048/15/202412/5/202411:30 AM2:30 PMT-F
Fall 2024Wasatch West (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)TBD8/18/20245/30/202510:30 AMWasatch Black Days
Fall 2024Park City High School (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)TBD8/22/20245/30/20257:35 AM9:05 AMPark City Red Days
Spring 2025Lehi Main Campus1021/7/20254/24/20257:30 AM10:30 AMT-F
Spring 2025Lehi Main Campus1021/7/20254/24/202511:30 AM2:30 PMT-F
Spring 2025Lehi Main Campus1021/7/20254/23/20256:00 PM10:00 PMT-Th
Spring 2025Provo Campus1041/7/20254/24/20257:30 AM10:30 AMT-F
Spring 2025Provo Campus1041/7/20254/24/202511:30 AM2:30 PMT-F
Schedule Notes:The summer class will have a 1 hour lunch break
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Total hours: 180

Course Descriptions
 
Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit hour)Course FeesIndustry Exam Fee
Emergency Medical Technician18060$720.00$445.00$85.00
TOTALS:18060$720.00$445.00$85.00
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Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$720.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$445.00
Required Materials:$160.00
Industry Exam Fee:$85.00
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Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.

Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.

Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.

While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured; 12th Edition – Advantage Access Code and Book Bundle1978-1-28424-375-8included in fees
Blood Pressure Kit1Availabile in Online MTECH Bookstore$40.00
NREMT National Written Test Fee1Required to be employed; not paid to MTECH$104.00
EMT Shirt1Availabile in Online MTECH Bookstore$13.00
Utility Pants1Price may vary; Not available in MTECH Bookstore; see instructor for detailsvaries
Pen Light1Availabile in MTECH Bookstore$3.00
Total Cost of Required Materials$160.00
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Optional MaterialsNotes (ISBN numbers, quantity, etc)Cost
EMT Hooded SweatshirtAvailable in Online MTECH Bookstore$20.00
EMT HatAvailable in Online MTECH Bookstore$14.00
Total Cost of Optional Materials$34.00
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  • MTECH Program Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician
  • National EMT Certificate
  • State EMT License

How to Apply

Submit MTECH Application

Applying is free and easy! When you apply, please choose “undecided” as your program choice. You will select Emergency Medical Technician after being accepted to MTECH.

Take the Entrance Assessment

Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.

Learn more about the assessment HERE

Submit Proof of Basic Life Support Certification

Proof of certification must be emailed to ems@mtec.edu. The BLS certification cannot expire during the duration of the program.

If you do not have a current BLS certification, we recommend taking the Basic Life Support course.

Register for Emergency Medical Technician

Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.

Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.

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Program length
4 mos
Total cost
$1,450
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Course Descriptions

Emergency Medical Technician
The Emergency Medical Technician program provides training for out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. EMTs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. EMTs are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.
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