Program Overview
Degrees & Certificates
With fewer than 20 credits, short-term certificate programs generally cover an entry-level or specific skill set needed for that industry. Credits earned in these programs may apply toward a next-level certificate or degree. Typically offered in a condensed time period.
- Credits to complete: 13.0
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 1 | Part Time - Part Time Option Not Available
Program Pathway Map
Program Pathways are a series of courses and experiences carefully selected to help you earn your credential and prepare for your career or university transfer. Program Pathway Maps guide you through quarter-by-quarter coursework, indicate when you’ll need to complete important steps, and describe popular careers in this pathway. Some course sequences or recommended courses can be customized or adjusted by speaking with an advisor.
Winter-2025 Class Schedule, Information Sessions, & Exam
For the Winter-2025 quarter we are planning for two EMT Cohorts.
EMT Classes
The Winter-2025 Program Class Schedule, which begins on Jan. 6, 2025 is:
- BLS Cohort 1, AHE 192.01. Held on Mon., 12/16/24 at 6 PM - 10 PM and Tue., 12/17/24 at 11 AM – 7 PM
- BLS Cohort 2, AHE 192.02. Held on Thur., 12/19/24 at 6 -10 PM and Sat., 12/21/24 at 8:30 AM – 4 PM
- EMT Cohort 1, AHE 190.01, weekly: Tues. 4 -10 PM, Thurs. 6 - 10 PM, & Sat. 8 AM-5 PM
- EMT Cohort 2, AHE 190.02, weekly: Mon. 11 AM - 7 PM, Thurs. 6 -10 PM, & Fri. 11AM - 7 PM
Mandatory Information Sessions
The mandatory Information Sessions will be hosted in person in room ED2843A located on the second floor of the Education Building (southeast of the North Seattle Campus), see link: https://northseattle.edu/locate-your-classroom-map. You only need to attend one of these sessions. Because this is a mandatory session, if you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be admitted to the meeting.
Date & Time: Monday, 11/04/2024, at 12:00 pm-1:30 pm or Tuesday, 11/05/2024, at 4:00 pm-5:00 pm in ED2843A.
Mandatory Entrance Exam
The mandatory Entrance Exam duration is 90 minutes and is scheduled for two separate times to accommodate student schedules. You only need to attend one session and test one time. Both exam sessions will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, to begin either at 3 PM, 5 PM or 7 PM on campus at North Seattle College. Details for how to schedule the test with an email contact will be provided during the mandatory Information Session.
Get Started
Ready to enroll as an EMT student at North Seattle College? Check to make sure you meet the eligibility requirements and follow the instructions below.
Eligibility
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a high school diploma, GED, high school transcript or a university diploma (exceptions can be made for Spring Running Start students in their final year of high school)
- Must have a driver's license
- Must pass a Washington State Criminal Background Check
- Must be able to provide proof of immunizations
- Measles: Two vaccines or a positive antibody titer
- Mumps: Two immunizations or a positive antibody titer
- Rubella: One immunization or a positive antibody titer
- Hepatitis B
- Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acellular Pertussis: A basic childhood series and a Tdap since 2005.
- Varicella (Chicken Pox): A positive antibody titer or proof of two doses, at least one month apart.
- Flu vaccine, unless there is a medical contraindication.
- COVID vaccine
- Must have a current Tuberculosis Screening (Tb skin test within the last 6 months minimum requirement)
- Must attend a mandatory Information Session
- Must successfully pass a mandatory Entrance Exam.
Class availability and choice may be limited if students apply after the mandatory test.
Steps to Enroll
- Apply to North Seattle College
- Apply online to be a student at North Seattle College. Choose Professional Technical and Allied Health (AHE) for the EMT program.
- Attend mandatory information session
- Bring something to take notes. There is a lot of information to remember! This is a mandatory session; if you do not attend, you cannot take the EMT test. No exceptions.
- Complete the application for EMT Application
- Pay test fees
- A non-refundable application fee of $35 and a Test Proctor fee of $35 must be paid to process your application. You must have an NSC student ID to pay for both. Email the Credit Card Authorization Form to the cashier or pay in person. Payment can be made with major credit or debit cards.
- Be sure to pay these fees after you attend the mandatory session. You will not be able to take the exam until these fees are paid. Once paid, email the test proctoring fee and the receipt to emt.nsc@seattlecolleges.edu
- You will be notified by email within 9 calendar day
- If you are eligible, you will be contacted with instructions on how to submit the required documents.
- Students have to show proof of vaccinations on the first day of class.
Additional Program Information
Please fill out this form and once you have paid, email the receipt to emt.nsc@seattlecolleges.edu.
Question: How long is the EMT program?
Answer: It is one quarter long and consists of two classes. This is a 13 credit certificate program that is completed in one quarter. 12 credits is EMT and one credit is the co-requisite CPR class.
Question: What do I need to do to get started with the EMT program?
Answer: You need to be a student at NSC with a ctcLink #. You can apply to be a student at NSC here. You will also need to attend a mandatory Information Session. See the EMT webpage for details on dates and times. You do not need to register to attend the info session.
Question: What are the requirements to get into the NSC-EMT Program?
Answer: You must be at least 18 years old, you must be a high school graduate (or GED) (exceptions can be made for Running Start students in their final year of high school), and you must pass a Washington State Criminal Background Check. Additionally, you must attend a mandatory Information Session, and you must successfully pass a mandatory Entrance Exam.
Question: How much does the NSC EMT Program cost?
Answer: The program costs approximately $1,550 - $1,600 per quarter.
Question: Is there funding available?
Answer: Yes, some of the popular scholarships include Medic One, Tri-Med Ambulance, Seattle Promise, and Veterans benefits. Past students have also received scholarships from local tribal sources, rotary clubs, and Americorps.
- Medic One Foundation - https://www.mediconefoundation.org/emt/ (financial need based scholarship) The MOF scholarship is only for the academic year and is not available for summer session.
- TriMed Ambulance - https://www.trimedambulance.com/ (pays tuition fees and pays for your time in class with a commitment to work for them after class)
- Workforce Education - Need funding for tuition, books and transportation? Complete this short survey to see if you are eligible for Workforce Funding: https://startnextquarter.org/. Questions? Email Workforce at nworkforce@seattlecolleges.edu
- GI Bill - Veterans & Military Services | North Seattle College
- Seattle Promise - Seattle Promise | North Seattle College
Office Hours:
In-Person Services:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Virtual/Remote Services:
Friday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
If you need to schedule an appointment outside of these office hours, please email emt.nsc@seattlecolleges.edu and we will work with you to schedule an appointment time that is convenient for you.
Phone: (206)934-3790 - Fridays: (206)-934-7799
Email: emt.nsc@seattlecolleges.edu
Location: IB 2301
Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.