Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Short-Term Certificate
Credit Hours
Location
Newark and Mount Vernon
Format
In person
Admission
Open enrollment with program-specific requirements
Financial Aid
No; grant available
Credential earned
EMT
Overview
COTC offers the emergency medical technician (EMT) course in conjunction with our affiliated partners at CTEC and the Knox Technical Center. Each location offers the EMT basic course at a different time, so you can choose a location that offers a time that works best with your schedule or that’s convenient geographically.
EMS 120 is a 7-credit hour/one-semester course. Students completing the course will be eligible to apply to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician exam to become a certified EMT.
According to the Department of Labor, EMT job growth in the next decade will be faster than the average for all occupations. This certificate is an excellent pathway to begin your career as an EMT.
| C-TEC | Knox Technical Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newark | Mount Vernon |
| Available | Spring semester Summer semester |
Autumn semester Spring semester |
| Schedule | Tuesday and Thursday Noon–4 p.m. Five arranged Wednesdays |
Monday and Wednesday evenings |
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
You must enroll at both COTC and a partner institution of your choice (CTEC or Knox Technical Center). To be admitted to COTC, submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll. To be admitted to the EMT program, you must complete the additional admission requirements for your selected partner institution.
Admission Requirements Checklists
C-TEC admission checklist
Knox Technical Center admission checklist
Plan of Study
Short-Term Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate
Total hours required: 7
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Emergency Medical Technician |
7 |
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: April 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the EMT Basic certificate?
This certificate is one course and can be completed in one semester, approximately 16 weeks.
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
The EMT Basic course requires hands-on learning and is only offered face-to-face.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
The EMT Basic certificate is not eligible for financial aid. It is eligible for the Talent Ready Grant to assist you in covering the cost of tuition and fees (up to $2000).
Learn more about the talent ready grant
For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.