Prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to take the National Registry EMT examination and enter the workforce in the State of California.
Resources and Info
Certificate of Proficiency (CP)
To earn a Certificate of Proficiency in this program, simply complete the program requirement courses listed below.
| COURSE | UNITS | FACE-TO-FACE at CPPEN | ONLINE | PRE-REQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EME 105: EMT Prep | 3 | Summer 2026 | ||
| EME 105L: EMT Prep Lab | 3 | Summer 2026 | ||
| EME 106: Emergency Medical Technician (Lecture) | 6 | Fall 2026 | EME 105 OR American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Card, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR Card. If you are military and have taken the Combat Lifesaver Course Tier 2 or Tier 3 and have a certificate confirming completion, you can petition to bypass this class as the prerequisite by contacting Credit for Prior Learning and start the process for getting credit for EME-105. No other CPR cards or expired cards will be accepted. |
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| EME 106L: Emergency Medical Technician (Laboratory) | 1.5 | Fall 2026 | Concurrent enrollment in EME 106 | |
| Total Units 10.5 | ||||
CURRENTLY WE ARE ACCEPTING THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS IN LIEU OF THE EME 105, Basic Combat Trauma Training for military. You must also have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Card, American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR Card or a Military Training Network Cardiac Trauma Life Support Health Care Provider No other CPR cards or expired cards will be accepted.
Tuition and fees for this course are listed below. Please note that this is an estimated amount. We highly recommend applying for Financial Aid through FAFSA to help pay for theses courses.
EME 105 Tuition and Fees:
- Tuition: $138
- Course Fees: $51.70**
- Total: $189.70
- Total w/ California College Promise Grant (through FAFSA): $151.70
EME 106 Tuition and Fees:
Tuition:
- $345.00
- May be covered by the California College Promise Grant through the FAFSA.
Course Fees (paid to Palomar):
- $196.00**
- Includes $100.00 testing fee at the end of course
Additional Course Fees (paid during course):
- Fisdap Study Tool: $31.25**
- Fisdap Skills Tracker: $15.75**
- Uniform: $225.00**
Total: $813.00
Total with California College Promise Grant: $468.00
**Items may be covered by additional Financial Aid if qualified through FAFSA.