The IUP Division of Emergency Services Training offers online/hybrid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses. This program is primarily designed for future EMS personnel, but is appropriate for anyone who may respond to emergencies, including fire/rescue personnel, nurses, coaches or athletic trainers, safety professionals, etc.
Students must meet physical capabilities and criminal background clearances as outlined by the PA DOH, and the course includes attendance, academic and skill performance standards, and a clinical experience. Participants who successfully complete this program are eligible to take National Registry of EMTs certification exams for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and national certification as an EMT.
Online/hybrid EMT courses are designed for students who are self-motivated, academically disciplined, and technologically proficient with standard computer applications. Students will complete required course lessons online and attend skill labs on scheduled days. Students must be at least 18 years of age to enroll.
Important Information Regarding COVID Vaccine
Important Information: On November 4, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid announced an interim rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all healthcare workers (including students and faculty) who provide care, treatment, or services for a covered provider. Some departments at IUP have already received word that many clinical sites are mandating the COVID vaccination for all students and staff who are at their sites. The sites are requiring that students have the first vaccine of Pfizer or Moderna (or the only vaccine of Johnson & Johnson) by December 5, 2021, and the second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine by January 2, 2022. In most cases, it does not appear any exemptions will be granted. The IUP EMT and Paramedic programs want to make sure all EMS students are aware of this requirement.
This program is primarily designed for future EMS personnel, but is appropriate for anyone who may respond to emergencies, including fire/rescue personnel, nurses, coaches or athletic trainers, safety professionals, etc. Students will complete required course lessons online and attend skill labs on scheduled days.
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2024 Outcomes
- Enrolled: 63
- Completed: 59
- 1st Time Pass NREMT: 23
- Successful/NREMT Certified: 52%
2023 Outcomes
- Enrolled: 120
- Completed: 105
- 1st Time Pass NREMT: 54
- Successful/NREMT Certified: 57.5%
2022 Outcomes
- Enrolled: 107
- Completed: 96
- 1st Time Pass NREMT: 52
- Successful/NREMT Certified: 60.7%
Note: Passing/certified percentage includes students who have not attempted the NREMT exam.