EMT Classes & Certification in Jacksonville, FL

Launch Your EMT Career in Jacksonville

Northeast Florida is a large, growing region with busy 911 systems, and EMTs are needed across it. With your EMT certification and Florida license, you can look for work with city and county fire rescue departments, private ambulance and medical transport companies, hospital emergency departments, and event medical teams for concerts, sports and large venues.

Many students also use EMT training as a first step toward becoming a firefighter, a paramedic or a registered nurse, or as patient-care experience for nursing school, medical school or physician assistant (PA) school. Our goal is to train “street ready” EMTs who are prepared for the job on day one.

Who Can Enroll?

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• A government-issued photo ID
• No prior medical experience necessary

Before clinical rotations: a medical history and physical form completed by your physician or clinic, proof of the required immunizations, and the other forms provided at enrollment. Your tuition covers your criminal background check and drug screen.

How to Enroll in EMT Classes in Jacksonville

Jacksonville EMT Classes: Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does it take to get my EMT certification in Jacksonville?

  You have six months from your start date to complete all parts of the course: the online coursework, your hands-on skills days and your clinical rotations. Because the coursework is self-paced, students who can study more each week can finish sooner. After the course, you take the NREMT exam and then apply for your Florida license.

• Are the EMT classes online or in person?

  Both. The coursework is online and self-paced. The hands-on skills practice and National Registry skills testing happen in person at our Jacksonville training center, and your clinical rotations take place at partner hospitals and EMS agencies.

• Where do I do my hands-on skills training?

  At our Jacksonville training center, 4237 Salisbury Road, Suite 411, Jacksonville, FL 32216, in the Southpoint area off I-95 and J. Turner Butler Boulevard. Skills dates are posted in advance.

• Does the course prepare me for the National Registry (NREMT) exam?

  Yes. The EMT-Basic course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to take the National Registry EMT exam, and it includes a National Registry skills testing event.

• How do I get my Florida EMT license after the course?

  Completing the course does not give you a Florida license by itself. After you earn your NREMT certification, you apply for Florida licensure separately, through the reciprocity process. Our team can walk you through the next steps.

• What do I need to enroll?

  You must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a government-issued photo ID. No medical experience is required. Before clinical rotations, you’ll turn in a physical form, proof of immunizations and the other forms provided at enrollment.

• Do I need EMT training to become a firefighter in Florida?

  Many fire rescue departments look for or require EMT certification, and many firefighters start with an EMT course. Check the hiring requirements of the department you want to join.

• How much does the EMT course cost?

  Tuition includes your eBook and audiobook, clinical rotation fees, criminal background check, drug screen, clinical ID badge and liability insurance. Payment plans are available. See our pricing page for the full breakdown, or request a free information packet.