Emergency Medical Technician

North Seattle College ETPL
North's Emergency Medical Technician program is the longest running EMT program in the state (more than 30 years) and offers excellent, streamlined training for a career as an EMT. Ninety-nine percent of NSC graduates have passed the Washington state and National Registry exams and qualified for certification in the last 7 years.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,658.67

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

North Seattle College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

13

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Attend a mandatory orientation session; Pass the First Aid Entrance Exam; Have a valid U.S. drivers license; AHE191 or valid CPR Certification: Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association); Possess sufficient physical strength to lift, carry, and extricate patients up to 200 lbs. with partner

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Completion rate

66%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.42

Typical (median) annual earnings

$49,283.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Healthcare and Social Services

56%

Other Industries

7%

Retail Trade

6%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

5%

Accommodation and Food Services

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
147
Completion rate
66%
Average number of students who completed each year
74
Gender
Male
61%
Female
39%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
11%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
65%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
9%
20 to 29
65%
30 to 39
16%
40 to 49
7%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
1%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
9%
Some college experience, but no degree
37%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
43%