San Francisco Paramedic Association
In This Section
- EMS Profession Intro
- How Do I Become an EMT / Paramedic?
- EMT Training Program
- History of the Profession
EMT Training Program
Emergency Medical Technician - 1 Training Program
For more information email education@sfparamedics.orgPrepare For Your Future!
The Emergency Medical Technician - 1 (EMT-1) Training Program will prepare you to provide emergency medical care to victims of accidents and sudden illness. You will develop skills in symptom recognition, emergency care procedures and techniques considered to be within the responsibilities of an EMT. Emergency Medical Technicians provide routine and emergency medical care with an ambulance service or fire department, as well as in hospitals and clinics. Becoming an EMT is the first step towards becoming a paramedic and/or firefighter.
The SFPA EMT-1 courses are taught by highly experienced paramedics and EMTs who are certified or credentialed instructors. Smaller student to instructor ratios than required gives students more hands-on time with the equipment to practice procedures and techniques. High academic standards result in a superior passing rate on the National Registry of EMTs competency examination.The SFPA programs exceed the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration guidelines for EMT-1 training.
Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom?
Are you a veteran of OIF/ OEF? You may be eligible for tuition assistance
through several programs administered by the Swords
to Plowshares organization. Please contact Dave Lopez, STP Director
of Employment & Training Services at 415.252.4787 x324 or email at dlopez@stp-sf.org
The SFPA offers three locations for its programs. Please note that tuition and class dates are subject to change without notice.
In order to register for any of our EMT programs you must meet the following
criteria BEFORE making a registration appointment:
• Over 17 years old with a valid ID
• Have a current BLS- Healthcare Provider card
• Have the required tuition payment* at the time of registration
• Have official documentation of proof of the following vaccinations:
o MMR (measles, mumps AND rubella)
o Varicella
o Hep B
o A tetanus shot within the last 10 years
o A negative TB test within 12 months
When these are complete you will be required to take & pass a basic reading comprehension & math skills assessment (taken during registration, by appointment in the San Francisco office).
Textbook, work book, online learning system, 2 uniform shirts, and miscellaneous equipment included in tuition. Students are required to provide navy work pants, black work boots, a black belt & a watch with a sweep second hand.
Please note that tuition and dates are subject to change without notice.
Downtown San Francisco
This intensive program meets at our main campus in the South of Market area. It consists of 150 hours of classroom and skill training, lasting 10 weeks. We're also pleased to announce that we will have an accelerated "Bootcamp" style program this Summer in San Francisco. This couse will provide the same level of training as our 10-week programs in half the time. In addition, students must complete 20 hours of clinical observation outside of classroom, and will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational opportunities.
2010 FALL COURSE DATES
September 4th - November 18th, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm - 10pm, and Saturdays 8:30am - 5pm.
Tuition: $1,850 (subject to change without notice; 25% non-refundable deposit due at registration*)
Registration is by appointment only. Email Karyn at education@sfparamedics.org or call (415)-543-1161 extension 304 to schedule an appointment; once you have completed ALL the requirements.
Class Location
657 Mission Street Suite 302, San Francisco, CA 94105.
Convenient to all public transit!
Fremont
The SFPA has partnered with the Mission
Valley Regional Occupation Program in Fremont to teach EMT courses in
the Spring and Fall. This class is held to the same standards as the EMT
program in San Francisco.
There are no summer classes at the Fremont location.
Berkeley
The SFPA has partnered with the Berkeley
Adult School to teach EMT courses in the Spring and Fall. In addition
to the minimum standards set by the program, students will attend up to
50 hours of clinical time outside of the classroom
September 1st - November 19th
Monday and Wednesday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, and Fridays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. There
will also be 2 Saturdays IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Tuition is $1500 (subject to change without notice; paid in full at time of registration*)
Contact BAS (http://bas.berkeley.net/health.html) to register.
Class Location
1701 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702.
Click here to register directly with the Berkeley Adult School!
General information about the program can be found here.