Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

• Current government issued photo identification
• High school diploma or GED
• Age 18 prior to clinical or field experience during the program
• NREMT Certification eligibility requires a person to be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED
• Students not meeting eligibility requirements may take the course for credit and may be eligible to attempt certification exams upon meeting certification requirements.
• Keep in mind some requirements have time constraints.
• See Immunization Tab for required immunizations.

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Students will be required to have the following immunizations. It is recommended you begin collecting your immunization records when you apply as they will be due the first week of class. It is acceptable to wait until being accepted into the program to complete any missing requirements.

Tuberculosis (must be less than one year from the last date of the quarter you are in class):
Quanitferon blood draw
If history of a positive TB skin test, a negative chest x-ray report must be submitted.

Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Option A: Proof of TWO vaccines given at least 28 days apart
Option B: Proof of immunity by titer
If vaccinated prior to 1968, must be re-vaccinated

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
Proof of Tdap vaccine after age 11
AND Proof of Tdap vaccine in the last 10 years

Hepatitis B
Option A: Titer draw showing proof of immunity.
Option B: Proof of 3 shot series PLUS a titer draw showing proof of immunity.
Option C: Never had the series or had a negative titer result, will need to show proof that they
have started the series or are restarting the series.

Influenza
Must have been received AFTER August 31 of the academic year. Not required Summer Quarter.

Chicken Pox (Varicella)
Option A: Proof of TWO vaccines given at least 28 days apart.
Option B: Proof of immunity by titer.

COVID-19
At least two weeks must have passed since receiving the second dose of a 2-dose vaccine series
 (Moderna or Pfizer), or at least two weeks after receiving a single dose (Johnson & Johnson).
 Some Clinical sites are now accepting COVID-19 vaccination exemptions. However, we cannot
 guarantee the availability of a clinical site with this exemption as it is outside of TCC's control. 

Please email us if you have specific questions regarding immunizations: emt@tacomacc.edu

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This course adheres to the U.S. Department of Transportation Guidelines and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services standards. Admission into the EMT (EMC110 and EMC 111) courses are regulated by the State of Washington.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tacoma Community College. This will enable them to participate in the national registry testing process (NREMT).

The EMT program helps students partially fulfill prerequisites for entry into the EMS-Paramedic Program at Tacoma Community College.

Please note: Students must have either their high school diploma or GED to sit for the NREMT and obtain Washington State certification. After successfully passing this exam, the student will be eligible to apply for work as an EMT.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

 

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates, fees and textbook prices are all subject to change.  Check class schedule for current quarterly class fees, which also apply.

Tuition calculations are based on rates for WA resident status.

Please review the Tuition & Payment page for the most up-to-date information.

Additional Miscellaneous Costs (Approximate)

Due to variations in books, disposables, and other associated costs, prices are subject to change without notice.

	Initial Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Textbook with workbook	$168.95 up to $237.95
CPR	$50
National & State Background Check	$71.80
Parking Permit	$15.00
Name Tag	$5.50
Health Immunizations	Up to $700 (Depends on insurance immunizations)
Total Costs	Up to $2,625.17

Funding Resources

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TCC's Emergency Medical Services programs have a variety of options for students. Learn more about our Paramedic Certificate and how it leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree. 

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