Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Short-Term Certificate
Overview
COTC offers initial EMT courses in conjunction with our affiliated partners at Career and Technology Education Centers (CTEC) of Licking County, Knox County Career Center, and the Ohio Fire Academy. 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 County Career Center | Ohio Fire Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Newark | Mount Vernon | Reynoldsburg Student must reside at OFA |
| Available | Spring semester Summer semester |
Autumn semester Spring semester |
Typically offered every semester |
| Schedule | Tuesday and Thursday Noon–4 p.m. Five arranged Wednesdays |
Monday and Wednesday evenings |
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Arranged evenings and Saturdays |
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
You must enroll at both COTC and a partner institution of your choice (CTEC, Knox County Career Center or Ohio Fire Academy). 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 County Career Center admission checklist
Ohio Fire Academy 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: March 2024
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.