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The Clark County Basic EMT Academy is a comprehensive, no-cost training program designed to prepare participants for careers in emergency medical services (EMS). This intensive program combines classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and real-world preparation to ensure graduates are ready to serve as certified Emergency Medical Technicians in our community.
Participants will receive classroom instruction, hands-on training, and real-world preparation to earn EMT certification and serve their community.
The EMT program is now closed. If you’d like to be notified when future opportunities become available, click the “Get Notified” button below to join our interest list
Thank you for your interest in the Emergency Medical Technician pathway. Applications are currently closed.
To be notified of the next EMT class, click the button below and send an email with the subject “Notify Me – Basic EMT Academy.” In the body, please include your full name, phone number, and preferred email address.
What happens next? We’ll add you to our interest list and contact you as soon as the enrollment period opens.
Our Basic EMT course follows a proven two-phase approach that builds foundational knowledge before diving into intensive EMT training:
A two-week intensive preparation period that covers essential first responder foundational concepts and prepares students for the rigorous EMT training ahead.
Six weeks of comprehensive, in-person EMT certification training covering all aspects of emergency medical care, from patient assessment to life-saving interventions.
Throughout the program, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for an EMS or firefighter career, including:
This EMS academy program is fully funded through federal relief money with no cost to participants. Eligible students may also receive stipends and additional support services.
Our program is designed for beginners. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to succeed as an EMT, regardless of your background.
Graduate job-ready in just nine weeks. Whether your goal is to work in healthcare or fire departments, our accelerated format gets you into the full-time workforce quickly while maintaining high training standards.
Successful completion of the EMT-Basic Training course is your entry point into emergency medical care and the first step toward Advanced EMT or Paramedic training.
To participate in the Basic EMT Academy, you must fulfill the following course requirements:
The Basic EMT Academy is offered through Clark County’s Office of Community and Economic Development in partnership with Workforce Connections. This collaboration ensures participants receive not only excellent training but also career support and connections to local employers.
