Available courses

40 Hour NREMT Refresher/Transition VILT (CAPCE: F5)

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Description: This 40 Hour, NREMT Refresher class is completed through the use of Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) and meets National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) guidelines to recertify as an EMT. 

This Course Meets NREMT Requirements as CAPCE F5 NREMT Refresher Training.

This course is approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) approved course and designated as (F5 Refresher Training). This course follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician Basic Refresher (2009). Students are trained according to the standards outlined above. Students who successfully pass the course, will be issued certification identifying the number of hours obtained for training for the use of re-registration as an EMT.

Student registering for this course certify that they meet the following technical requirements. 

16 Hours VILT (Counts Same as In-Person Hours)

24 Distributive Education Hours

Total = 40 Hour NREMT Refresher 

VILT-CE cannot be used for verification of skills competency. Skills competency demonstration, practice and verification must be instructor-led in a face-to-face environment.

Click Here to View a Schedule of our Current NREMT Refresher (F5 - Virtual Instructor Led Training) Course Offerings.


Cost: $247.50

CEU: 40 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

60 Hour NREMT Paramedic Refresher/Transition VILT (CAPCE: F5)

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Description: This 60 Hour NREMT Paramedic Refresher course for the Paramedic is Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) approved and designated as (F5 Refresher Training).


This course follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic Refresher. Students who successfully pass the course, will be presented with a certificate outlining the applicable topic areas. The course refreshes the paramedic with an understanding of providing prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of paramedics, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting, and providing patient transportation. 

Students registering for this course certify that they meet the following technical requirements. 

25 Hours VILT (Counts Same as In-Person Hours)

35 Distributive Education Hours

Total = 60 Hour Paramedic NREMT Refresher 

VILT-CE cannot be used for verification of skills competency. Skills competency demonstration, practice and verification must be instructor-led in a face-to-face environment.

Click Here to View a Schedule of our Current NREMT Paramedic Refresher (F5 - Virtual Instructor Led Training) Course Offerings.

Cost: $345.00

CEU: 60.0 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

Emergency Medical Technician - Arizona

This is companion coursework is specially designed for the EMT Class which is used to assist the student in completing requirements. Students will be given their assignments by the instructor and will be required to bring them in on the dates indicated by the syllabus.

Arizona Only

Skill Level: Beginner

Emergency Medical Technician - California

This is companion coursework is specially designed for the EMT Class which is used to assist the student in completing requirements. Students will be given their assignments by the instructor and will be required to bring them in on the dates indicated by the syllabus.


California Only


Skill Level: Beginner

Emergency Medical Technician - Texas

This is companion coursework is specially designed for the EMT Class which is used to assist the student in completing requirements. Students will be given their assignments by the instructor and will be required to bring them in on the dates indicated by the syllabus.

Texas Only

Skill Level: Beginner

EMS 203B: 24 Hour NREMT Refresher: Additional EMS Related CE

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Description: This 24 hour course includes topics identified by the NREMT, necessary to recertify under Section II of the NREMT recertification brochure. This course is approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). The class also follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician Refresher. Students who successfully pass the course, will be presented with a certificate outlining the applicable topic areas. This course cannot be used to verify skills competency. 24.0 Hours of Continuing Education (24.0 CEU) provided upon successful completion. EMS University is accredited by CAPCE to offer CEU Hours. 


Cost: $140.13

CEU: 24.0 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

Tactical Emergency Combat Care (TECC)

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Description: This 16 Hour, Tactical Emergency Combat Care (TECC) class meets National Standards Guidelines for instruction on how to respond to respond and care for people during civilian and tactical rescue operations and is adopted from the Committee on Tactical Emergency Combat Care (C-TECC) Guidelines.

This course is recommended for Civilian First Care Providers, ALS/BLS Responders, Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) as well as other interested members of the community.

Additionally, this course counts towards National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) continuing education hours to recertify as an EMT and is approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). 

EMS University is a Recognized Education Partner to provider TECC by the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

Cost: $395

CEU: 16 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

NREMT Refresher - Arizona

This 24 Hour (3-Day), NREMT compliant, Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) accredited course follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician Refresher. Students are trained according to the standards outlined above. Students who successfully pass the course, will be issued certification identifying the number of hours obtained for training for the use of re-registration as an EMT under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as well as EMT recertification through continuing education hours for the State of Arizona.
Skill Level: Beginner

NREMT Refresher - California

This 24 Hour (3-Day), NREMT compliant, Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) accredited course follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician Refresher. Students are trained according to the standards outlined above. Students who successfully pass the course, will be issued certification identifying the number of hours obtained for training for the use of re-registration as an EMT under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as well as EMT recertification through continuing education hours for California.

Note: Includes 2018 updated training modules in Naloxone Administration, Epinephrine Administration, Glucometer Training, and TECC.

Skill Level: Beginner

NREMT Refresher - Texas

This 24 Hour (3-Day), NREMT and Texas Department of State Health Services, EMS-Trauma Systems compliant, Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) approved course follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician Refresher. Students who successfully pass the course, will be issued certification identifying the number of hours obtained for training for the use of re-registration as an EMT under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. The course is good for 24 CE hours towards TDSHS EMSTS recertification.
Skill Level: Beginner

Paramedic NREMT Refresher - Arizona

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This 48 Hour NREMT Paramedic Refresher course for the Paramedic is Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) approved and follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic Refresher. Students who successfully pass the course, will be presented with a certificate outlining the applicable topic areas.

The course refreshes the paramedic with an understanding of providing prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of paramedics, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting, and providing patient transportation.

Students who successfully pass the course, will be issued certification identifying the number of hours obtained for training for the use of re-registration as an Paramedic for the state of Arizona through Continuing Education and under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Cost: $425.00

CEU: 48.0 Hours


Skill Level: Beginner

Paramedic NREMT Refresher - California

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This 60 Hour NREMT Paramedic Refresher course for the Paramedic is Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) approved and follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic Refresher. Students who successfully pass the course, will be presented with a certificate outlining the applicable topic areas.

The course refreshes the paramedic with an understanding of providing prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of paramedics, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting, and providing patient transportation.

Students who successfully pass the course, will be issued certification identifying the number of hours obtained for training for the use of re-registration as an Paramedic for the state of California, San Diego County, and under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Cost: $345.00

CEU: 60.0 Hours


Skill Level: Beginner

Coronavirus Management for EMS Providers

Description: This 8 Hour, Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19) Management for EMS Providers class meets National Standards Guidelines for instruction on how to respond to respond and care for people during affected by the SARS-2 Pandemic.

This course is recommended for anyone who has an interest in EMS operations surrounding the response to the SARS-2 Pandemic.

Additionally, this course counts towards National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) continuing education hours to recertify as an EMT and is approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). 

Cost: $50

CEU: 8 Hours


Skill Level: Beginner

EMS 251: Preparatory Topics for the EMT

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Description: This course explores the overview and introduction of EMS systems as well as the history of EMS. Preparatory content is essential so that the EMT has a good basis of understanding the introductory topics surrounding the EMS system. 5.0 Hours of Continuing Education (5.0 CEU) provided upon successful completion. EMS University is accredited by CAPCE to offer CEU Hours.

Cost: $14.75

CEU: 5.0 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

EMS 252: Airway Management for the EMT

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Description: This course details the Airway Management section of topics for which the EMT is responsible for knowing. Airway Management is at the core of the EMTs skills knowledgebase. This course will help the EMT better understand and review topics related to the skills. It will also provide information on the NREMT examinations for Oxygen Administration and BVM of an Adult Apneic Patient. 2.0 Hours of Continuing Education (2.0 CEU) provided upon successful completion. EMS University is accredited by CAPCE to offer CEU Hours.


Cost: $5.90

CEU: 2.0 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

EMS 253: Patient Assessment for the EMT

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Description: This course details the Patient Assessment section of topics for which the EMT is responsible for knowing. Patient assessment is perhaps the most important part of being a good EMT. Without good patient assessment skills, which encompass communications, documentation, examination techniques, etc... the EMT is largely ineffectual. The primary design of this course is to improve the EMTs patient assessment skills. This course will help the EMT better understand and review topics related to these skills. It will also provide information on the NREMT examinations for Patient Medical and Trauma Assessments. 5.0 Hours of Continuing Education (5.0 CEU) provided upon successful completion. EMS University is accredited by CAPCE to offer CEU Hours.


Cost: $14.75

CEU: 5.0 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

EMS 254: Medical Emergencies for the EMT

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Description: This course details the Medical Emergencies section of topics for which the EMT is responsible for knowing. A good understanding of Medical Emergencies is required to be able to perform efficiently and function properly as an EMT. This section details the following subtopics: pharmacology, respiratory, cardiac, neurological, seizures, anaphylaxis, poisoning/overdose, environmental, and behavioral emergencies. This course will help the EMT better understand and review related skills and topics. It will also provide information on the NREMT examinations for Patient Medical Assessment and Cardiac Arrest Management/AED. 8.0 Hours of Continuing Education (8.0 CEU) provided upon successful completion. EMS University is accredited by CAPCE to offer CEU Hours.


Cost: $23.60

CEU: 8.0 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

EMS 255: Trauma Emergencies for the EMT

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Description: This course details the Trauma Emergencies section of topics for which the EMT is responsible for knowing. A good understanding of Trauma Emergencies is required to be able to perform efficiently and function properly as an EMT. This section details the following subtopics: bleeding & shock, soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, and head/spinal injures. This course will help the EMT better understand and review related skills and topics. It will also provide information on the NREMT examinations for Patient Trauma Assessment, Spinal Immobilization (Seated & Supine), and Long Bone and Joint Immobilization. 6.0 Hours of Continuing Education (6.0 CEU) provided upon successful completion. EMS University is accredited by CAPCE to offer CEU Hours.


Price: $17.70

CEU: 6.0 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

EMS 256: Special Patient Populations

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Description: This course details the OBGYN, Neonatal, Infant, & Pediatric Emergencies section of topics for which the EMT is responsible for knowing. A good understanding of this section is required to be able to perform efficiently and function properly as an EMT. This section details the following subtopics: OBGYN, neonatal, infant, & pediatric assessment and management. This course will help the EMT better understand and review related skills and topics. 5.0 Hours of Continuing Education (5.0 CEU) provided upon successful completion. EMS University is accredited by CAPCE to offer CEU Hours.


Cost: $14.75

CEU: 5.0 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

EMS 257: Advanced Life Support Assist

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Description: This course details Advanced Life Support (ALS) Assist for the EMT. It is important that the EMT have a good working knowledge of what to expect from working with a Paramedic partner. A good understanding of this section is required to be able to perform efficiently and function properly as an EMT. This section details the following subtopics: Assisting with IV administration, EKG placement, advanced airway management, ALS medication administration, ventilators, and other quasi-BLS airway devices. This course will help the EMT better understand and review related skills and topics. 2.0 Hours of Continuing Education (2.0 CEU) provided upon successful completion. EMS University is accredited by CAPCE to offer CEU Hours.


Cost: $5.90

CEU: 2.0 Hours

Skill Level: Beginner

Reading Comprehension Test

This is the EMS University Reading Comprehension Test used to meet requirements to enter the EMT Program. 

In order to enter the EMT Program, students must pass the EMSU Reading Assessment Test or achieve the appropriate score on a comparable reading assessment examination to verify reading comprehension at the ninth grade level (see Table below):

    Recommended/Required Prerequisites According to Assessment Score
    AssessmentScore RangePrerequisite Class(es)
    EMSU Reading Assessment *PassNone
    EMSU Reading Assessment *FailMay Retake Assessment
    ACCUPLACER70+None
    ASSET39+None
    COMPASS82+None
Once you have successfully completed the exam, you will be provided with a certificate.

Skill Level: Beginner

CPR/First Aid Instructor Course

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This 16 Hour CPR, First Aid, BLS, and Bloodborne Pathogens instructor course is designed for the entry level Instructor prior to formal instruction of a BLS (Basic Life Support Program). This course is based on the 2002 National Guidelines For Educating EMS Instructors, which is a consortium of guidelines from the National Association of EMS Educators, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Successful completion of this course shall entitle the student to CPR/BLS Instructor certification. 

NOTE: THIS COURSE WILL NOT ENABLE YOU TO TEACH FOR EMS UNIVERSITY AS A CPR INSTRUCTOR.

Cost: $155

Skill Level: Beginner

EMS 210: EMS Instructional Strategies

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This 40 Hour EMS Instructional Strategies course is designed for the entry level EMS Instructor prior to formal instruction in an Emergency Medical Services educational program. This course is based on the 2002 National Guidelines For Educating EMS Instructors, which is a consortium of guidelines from the National Association of EMS Educators, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Successful completion of this course shall entitle the student to EMS Instructor certification.

Note: Not a CAPCE or Texas EMS Instructor Course


Cost: $197.50


Skill Level: Beginner

Bloodborne Pathogens

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Length of Course:
30-60 Minutes

Course Description:

This course is designed for the general public and follows the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommendations on Bloodborne Pathogens in the workplace and in general. The student will be issued a certificate upon completion of the course.

Program Designer:

Ruben Major, EMT-Paramedic, M.A.

Course Cost:

$15.00

Course Outline:


Skill Level: Beginner

CPR for the Healthcare Professional (BLS)

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Length of Course:

If Certified Before - 45 to 90 Minutes

If Never Certified Before - 90 to 180 Minutes

Course Description:

This Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed for the Healthcare Professional and follows the 2010 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The student will be issued a certificate upon completion of the course.

Course Cost:

$15.00

Course Outline:

Skill Level: Beginner

Basic First Aid: Adult, Pediatric & Infant Course Description

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Length of Course:

If Certified Before - 30 to 60 Minutes

If Never Certified Before - 60 to 120 Minutes

Course Description:

This course is designed for the general public and follows the 2010 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Guidelines for Basic First Aid. The student will be issued a certificate upon completion of the course.

Course Cost:

$15.00

Course Outline:

Skill Level: Beginner

CPR/AED: Adult, Pediatric & Infant (Workplace/Community)

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Length of Course:

If Certified Before - 30 to 60 Minutes

If Never Certified Before - 60 to 120 Minutes

Course Description:

This course is designed for the general public and follows the 2010 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The student will be issued a certificate upon completion of the course.

Course Outline:

  • Chapter One: Introduction/Benefits of Learning CPR
  • Chapter Two: Personal Safety
  • Chapter Three: Good Samaritan Laws
  • Chapter Four: ABCs & CPR
  • Chapter Five: Continuous Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Chapter Six: Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
  • Chapter Seven: Choking
  • Chapter Eight: Conclusion

Course Cost:

$15.00

Skill Level: Beginner

EMS University Staff Portal

This is an internal area for EMS University staff.

Skill Level: Beginner