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EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) 2021 National EMS Education Standards (1/1/25) - 139

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Brief Description
Emergency Medical Technician
Full Description
•••› Prospective students should download the "FF / EMT Information Packet" which contains the information needed to register, including how to complete the online pre-registration information course, acceptable documents, and answers the most common questions about the course. (Scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the "Documents" section).

This intense course is designed to prepare students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This is a six week program which includes classroom, hands-on lab time, and offsite clinical instruction in EMT skills.
**Students enrolled in the EMT course are required to stay on campus in the student dorms.
Several online assignments are to be completed and submitted prior to the first day of on-campus classes. All participants must have the physical strength necessary to perform the functions of an EMT. Embedded in this course is a daily one-hour physical training program.  You will be expected to run 1 1/2 miles on the first day without stopping.
This course runs Monday thru Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm with 2 Saturday field clinical shifts and several evening sessions (dinner will be provided for on-campus evening sessions). In addition to field clinical shifts, students will be required to complete in-hospital ED clinical time.  Attendance is required for all physical training, classroom, and clinical sessions. Students will be eligible for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's (NREMT) certification testing upon successful completion of the EMT course.
•••› Prospective students should download the "FF EMT Information Packet" which contains ALL information and forms needed to register (Scroll to the bottom of this page to locate the "Documents" section).
Training Dates
07/20/2026 - 08/28/2026
Prerequisites
Health insurance
Vaccination record
Valid Driver License
18 years old
Photo/Video Release - Click on show instructions - Digital Signature Required (TYPE NAME IN BOX)
5 Panel Drug Screen Results
High School Diploma
-OR-
GED
-OR-
College Diploma
Medical History and Examination Form for Firefighter and EMT Students
Firefighter & EMT Pre-Registration information course
Proof of College Readiness
-OR-
Affiliation Documentation
Student Code of Conduct - Click on show Instructions - Digital Signature Required (TYPE NAME IN BOX)
ODPS Acknowledgment of Testing and Certification -- - By signing, you are acknowledging these steps and that if you have further questions you will ask the program director.  (PRINT NAME IN BOX)
**NIMS IS-700
I am a volunteer firefighter and wish to receive free training at the Ohio Fire Academy.

I attest that I am affiliated with or endorsed by an Ohio volunteer fire department, a fire department of a political subdivision or fire district of this state, or a private volunteer company, as a firefighter;

and

I am  NOT eligible or will NOT be eligible to be a member of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund.

If you commenced work as a firefighter prior to November 8, 1990, please email the OFA at ofaweb@com.state.oh.us so that the OFA can assist in determining status.

**NIMS IS-100
Liability Waiver - Click Show Instructions  - Digital Signature Required (Type Name in Box)
**NIMS IS-200
Registration Dates
07/20/2025 - 06/08/2026
Available Seats
24
Hours
283h 30m
Fee
$800.00
Training Location
Ohio Fire Academy - Main Campus
8895 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH  43068
Directions to Location
SFM Ohio Fire Academy
8895 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg OH 43068
Resources Required
- Prehospital Emergency Care 12th Edition ISBN-13: 9780137938421 - Must include access to MyBradyLab
- Laptop Computer
- Personal Stethoscope ($15 - $30)
- Student Uniform
- USB Dongle (blank)
Reporting Instructions
In-Person Orientation: Wednesday, June 17th at 1400. Report to B Building room BB1.
Dorm move-in date and time TBD. Report to B Building BB1 at 0900 on Day 1
Housing is mandatory
Check-In 07/19/2026
Check-Out 08/28/2026
Documents
Signup Details
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THIS COURSE IS JUNE 8th, 2026

**Students wishing to enroll in the EMT course and also apply for the Firefighter I & II course MAY NOT waive the CPR and First Aid requirements in the FF I&II enrollment process. Applying for the EMT course does NOT fulfill those requirements, NOR does being admitted into the EMT course. CPR and First Aid are required by state law for entry into the Firefighter I & II course and there is no guarantee that the applicant will receive either CPR or EMT certification even if admitted into the EMT course. WAIVERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED for either course.**

Students who wish to be accepted for the EMT program at the Ohio Fire Academy must complete the "Firefighter & EMT Pre-Registration Information Course" and upload copies of the required paperwork in WORD or PDF FORMAT. Please see the DOCUMENTS section above and click on the document name for forms needed for this course.

ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENT FORMATS ARE PDF OR WORD
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