Advance Your EMS Career with the VMSC EMT Certification Course
The VMSC EMT Certification Course provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician. This program prepares students to deliver basic life support and prehospital care in both emergency and non-emergency settings.
Develop essential prehospital care skills under the guidance of vMSC educators
Course Location & Schedule
Classes are held in-person at our Philadelphia training center, with evening and day options available. Students will complete a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and clinical ride-alongs with active EMS units.
Expert Instruction
Learn from certified professionals with real-world experience.
Hands-On Practice
Build confidence through practical skills and simulated scenarios.
Certification
Earn a nationally registered EMT certification, AHA BLS provider (CPR) certification and EVOC.
Career Impact
Empower yourself to save lives in your community and beyond.
Program Overview
What you'll learn
The curriculum includes patient assessment, airway management, CPR/AED, trauma care, medical emergencies, and ambulance operations. Students will also gain experience with stretcher operations, oxygen delivery systems, and radio communication.
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FAQs
EMT Certification
The VMSC EMT Certification Course is a comprehensive training program that includes everything students need to succeed in the classroom and in the field. All required textbooks, workbooks, and printed materials are provided at the start of the course. Students will also receive one official VMSC EMT uniform shirt, which is required during hands-on lab sessions and clinical ride-alongs.
Throughout the program, students have full access to our training equipment and simulation tools, including airway devices, trauma kits, oxygen delivery systems, and splinting materials. Clinical and field experience is an essential part of the course and includes scheduled ride-alongs and observation shifts with experienced VMSC EMS crews.
The EMT certification course is a fifth teen week accelerated course with classes meeting twice a week.
Upon successful completion of the VMSC EMT Certification Course, students will be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam. Passing this exam qualifies individuals to apply for Pennsylvania State EMT Certification, allowing them to practice as a certified Emergency Medical Technician. This nationally recognized certification may also be transferable to other states, depending on individual state requirements.
No prior medical knowledge or experience is required to enroll in the VMSC EMT Certification Course.
This program is designed for individuals entering the field of emergency medical services for the first time. All foundational concepts, hands-on skills, and clinical practices are taught from the ground up, making it ideal for those starting a career in healthcare or public safety.
To enroll in the VMSC EMT Certification Course, applicants must be at least 16 years of age by the start of the program and possess a valid photo ID. Additional requirement may include completion of a background check, health screening, and attendance at a mandatory orientation.
