Admission Requirements

What You’ll Need

To enroll in the East Coast Training Group EMT Program, applicants must meet the eligibility, application, and enrollment requirements listed below.

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Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

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

  • Possess a high school diploma or GED.

Application Requirements

These items must be submitted with your EMT Program application:

  • 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 American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider CPR card, if already obtained

Enrollment Requirements

Before the first day of class, students must complete or provide the following:

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider CPR certification (Certification must remain current throughout the program.)

  • CastleBranch compliance tracker, which includes:

    • Criminal background screening

    • 10-panel drug screening

    • Physical examination, if required

    • Any required vaccinations, immunizations, and/or titers

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Questions?

If you have questions about admission requirements, our admissions team is here to help.