Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification Course
170 Hours
$
1675
A 22-week 'Intensive' EMT initial certification course that satisfies eligibility requirements for the National Registry and Ohio State EMT examinations. All 22 weeks take place in person at our campus in Brooklyn, OH.
OVERVIEW
COURSE SUMMARY
The Emergency Medical Technician program at Premier Health & Safety Academy is accredited by the State of Ohio. This program is the entry level training for the professional pre-hospital care provider. Students that successfully complete this program are eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs examination; this National Registry exam is required for State of Ohio EMT Certification. EMT certification is required by the State of Ohio to continue on to Advanced EMT or Paramedic level.
EMTs are trained in all phases of basic life support. We strive for student success in both didactic and clinical areas of the course. Students are instructed in all life saving situations.
Course Requirements
Minimum age 17
Valid driver’s license or state ID
Immunizations: MMR, varicella, Tdap, Hep B series, TB test
Background check and drug screen per state EMS rules
Ability to lift 125 lb with partner, kneel, and perform prolonged CPR
Full or scheduled tuition payment
What You'll Earn
Course completion certificate recognized by your State EMS Office
Eligibility to sit for the National Registry EMT (NREMT) cognitive & psychomotor exams
AHA BLS Provider certification (valid 2 years)
Documented competency in patient assessment, airway, ventilation, and oxygen therapy
Documented competency in hemorrhage control, splinting, spinal motion restriction, and emergency childbirth
Instructed in safe ambulance driving & operational readiness
ITINERARY
HIGHLIGHTS
EMS systems, legal/ethical considerations
Primary & secondary patient assessment
Airway management, oxygen therapy, CPR/AED
Medical emergencies: respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, neuro
Trauma care: bleeding control, splinting, spinal immobilization
Obstetrics, newborn delivery, pediatric & geriatric care
Ambulance operations, hazardous-materials awareness
Clinical labs and field ride-along experience
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How Our EMT Course Works
Enroll, train, certify—three clear steps that take you from the classroom to the ambulance.
DATES
DATES
EMT | June 2, 2026 - December 8, 2026
Tue-Tue, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
June 2, 2026 - December 8, 2026
Instructor lead EMT training course is 170 Hours of learning from June 2, 2026 - December 8, 2026, at PSHA Campus in Brooklyn, OH.
Price
$1,675
$575
Deposit
Trusted by Thousands of Certified EMTs
Completing our EMT course makes you eligible for NREMT certification, a licensing requirement in most states.
On-Site Hand OnLearning
Stream presentations, view resources, and take assessments with our easy to use course website.
NREMT Skill Exam Included
We’re authorized to conduct psychomotor skill exams, and this requirement is included in your course at no additional charge.
A Door-Opening Certification
EMTs can work in ambulance services, fire departments, clinics, nursing homes, and emergency rooms. Some of our graduates have even continued on to become physicians, PAs, and nurses.
PHSA Local Partners
Our graduates work for prestigious local healthcare organizations such as Beachwood FD, Southcentral Ambulance, LifeCare Ambulance, Middleburge Heights FD, Brooklyn FD, Avon FD, Garfield heights FD, and Donald Martens Ambulance.
Our Location
10830 Brookpark Road • Brooklyn, Ohio 44130
Located on Brookpark Road (Route 17) with quick access to I-480, making us easy to reach from anywhere in the Greater Cleveland area.
10830 Brookpark Road
If you have any questions at all or would like to schedule a time to stop by, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can easily contact us by calling 440-467-4959.