EMT School/Classes in CA, bay area/norcal area

[JMFL]

Hey guys, i currently live in the Bay area of CA, in the 707. Im trying to get into some of the EMT classes at the local community colleges, but they fill up SO quick!! I am going to try to get added to the classes next week, but if that fails i was wondering if anyone knew of trade schools etc besides community colleges in the area that will be beneficial, and not cost an arm and a leg to get into? I am willing to drive an hour our to get there. Thanks for the help ive been surfing this site for a few months now.


-JMFL

 

[Akulahawk]

This is a list of all EMT/EMT-II/Paramedic/MICN training programs in all of California. Don't let the title fool you when you open the page.

http://www.emsa.ca.gov/personnel/files/emt/EMT-I_II_P_MICN_Approved_Trng_Pgms.htm

It's organized by county, so you might have to do a bit of scrolling up, down, and around to find the county you're looking for and the description of the programs.

 

[VentMedic]

This is a list of all EMT/EMT-II/Paramedic/MICN training programs in all of California. Don't let the title fool you when you open the page.

http://www.emsa.ca.gov/personnel/files/emt/EMT-I_II_P_MICN_Approved_Trng_Pgms.htm

It's organized by county, so you might have to do a bit of scrolling up, down, and around to find the county you're looking for and the description of the programs.

I don't see any of the private EMT mills on there like Fast Response and SF Paramedic Association PDQ EMT program on the list.

 

[Akulahawk]

I don't see any of the private EMT mills on there like Fast Response and SF Paramedic Association PDQ EMT program on the list.

That list is a few months old. When I went to the SFPA's website, they listed courses for this spring. I do not know when the SFPA got their program approved, but... apparently they're teaching also in Berkley and Fremont, with some ROP Programs there.

For those programs not listed at that link, be very careful and make sure that they do have approval letters... and verify those!

That would include the SFPA, even though they're a non-profit business.

 

[VentMedic]

That list is a few months old. When I went to the SFPA's website, they listed courses for this spring. I do not know when the SFPA got their program approved, but... apparently they're teaching also in Berkley and Fremont, with some ROP Programs there.

For those programs not listed at that link, be very careful and make sure that they do have approval letters... and verify those!

That would include the SFPA, even though they're a non-profit business.

This list looks like it just includes Paramedic programs which are the only ones requiring accreditation from CoAEMSP in CA.

SFPA and Fast Response have both been teaching the EMT for awhile.

 

[Angel]

707 where? theres a school in i think suisun that you can do for a little over $1000
and you can finish in as little as 2 weeks

 

[Akulahawk]

This list looks like it just includes Paramedic programs which are the only ones requiring accreditation from CoAEMSP in CA.

SFPA and Fast Response have both been teaching the EMT for awhile.

Vent, that very well could be. Still, it would behoove one to check with each County EMS Agency for their list of approved programs.

 

[JMFL]

I currently live in Fairfield, did you go to one here in the area?

 

[LeoLi4]

california EMS academy. Cost $1300 and the program is about two and a half month. I like the program and I pass the the NREMT on the first try. They locate in Redwood city, so it maybe a little far for you?

www.caems-academy.com

 

[ChrisFreeman1]

Im doing mine at Sacramento ROP. If you live near Sacramento, I would go that route, its free (save books and other stuff) pretty cool so far.

 

[AnthonyTheEmt]

If you dont mind making the commute, CSM (College of San Mateo) has a great program. The lady who teaches it is 20 year medic from AMR. It is a one semester class, but its well worth it. You will be well prepared for the National Registry.