Your Questions, Answered

  • Your seat is reserved once your completed application and $150 non-refundable application fee have been received.

    Because class sizes are limited, enrollment is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the completion of the EMT Program to be eligible for National Registry certification.

  • Applicants must submit:

    • Completed EMT Program application

    • $150 non-refundable application fee

    • Copy of valid driver’s license

    • Copy of Social Security card

    • Copy of high school diploma or GED

    • Current AHA BLS Provider CPR card, if already obtained

  • No. If you already have a current American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR card, submit it with your application.

    If you do not have one yet, you must obtain current AHA BLS Provider CPR certification before the first day of class. Certification must remain current throughout the program.

  • East Coast Training Group is located at:

    3551 SW Corporate Parkway
     Palm City, FL 34990

  • Yes. The EMT Program includes both emergency department and fire rescue clinical experiences.

    Students complete:

    • Two 10-hour emergency department clinical shifts

    • Five 12-hour fire rescue clinical shifts

    Clinical schedules are coordinated during the program and may vary based on facility and agency availability.

  • Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, skills labs, and clinical experiences.

    Because EMT programs require specific classroom, lab, and clinical hours, missed time may affect a student’s ability to successfully complete the program.

  • Students should notify program staff as soon as possible if they are unable to attend class.

    Because the EMT Program includes required classroom, lab, and clinical hours, missed time must be addressed according to program attendance requirements and may affect a student’s ability to complete the program.

  • Yes. Payment plans are available. Details are reviewed during the admissions process and documented in the student’s Enrollment Agreement.

  • CastleBranch is the compliance tracker students use to complete and upload required enrollment items before the start of class.

    The CastleBranch fee includes the criminal background screening and 10-panel drug screening.

    Students may also be required to upload additional required documentation through CastleBranch.

    All CastleBranch requirements must be completed before the first day of class.

  • No. East Coast Training Group does not guarantee employment or salary after completion of the program.

  • Yes. EMT education is the initial level of EMS education and is typically required before entering paramedic training.