Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT)
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Program Overview
Course Rotation: Typically, we conduct 2 EMT classes each year: January-June and one from July-November. Each course may vary.
Course Schedule: Our classes are typically Wednesday from 6pm to 10pm. and every other Saturday from 8am to 5pm.
Registration for our Fall 2026 EMT Class is CLOSED - join our interest list above to receive information about the next class.
Enrollment is first-come/first-served.
$650 course deposit is due at the time of application.
Watch our informational video HERE
Admission Requirements
Be at least 18 years old
Completed Program Application
Physical Exam & History (within 1 year from the last day of class)
Course Tuition Payment
Background check (Conducted by NWCH)
Drug Test (Through NWCH)
High school Diploma or GED (exempt for high school program admission)
Program Goal
The goal of the Northwest Community Health Education Program is to prepare competent entry-level emergency medical personnel in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains with the ability to serve their community and pursue careers in healthcare fields.
Cognitive Objective: Upon successful completion of this program, the student will demonstrate a working knowledge of clinical information and related topics relevant to the practice of pre-hospital emergency medical care.
Psychomotor Objective: Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate an ability to competently and proficiently perform all respective ECA/EMR and EMT level skills.
Affective Objective: Upon successful completion of this program, the student will demonstrate attitudes and behaviors consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of emergency medical personnel.
Course Fees
The program currently has a maximum enrollment of 20 students. If there are more applications than seats available, students will be placed on a waitlist. We will fill empty spots from the wait list up until the first day of class.
Course Cost
$1,500 ( a non-refundable deposit of $650 is required to hold an enrollment spot) *Sorry, we no longer offer tuition discounts, but payment plans are available. Contact us at education@hcesd8.com for more information.
Textbook and online access
Technology Fee
Criminal Background Check
Drug Screen
Malpractice Insurance
1st Attempt NREMT Written Attempt Voucher
Instructional Fees
Student Uniform Shirt
**There is no extra charge for the PPE needed for the classroom or clinicials**
Additional out-of-pocket costs:
Certification fees
Health History / Physical
Immunizations
Travel costs to/from and meal costs at clinical sites
Adult BP Cuff and Stethoscope
EMT Course Payment Options
A payment plan option is available - See below.
Due to hold a place in class
$60 - Admin Fee
$650 - Course Deposit
Due Course Day 14
$199.00
Due Course Day 30
$197.00
Due Course Day 45
$197.00
Due Course Day 60
$197.00
If a student does not make a payment by their scheduled due date, late fees will apply, and course attendance may be affected.
Additionally, students have access to a line of credit option offered through “Afterpay©”. Students may apply for this when they pay their invoice.
HCESD8 has no involvement in the approval process for any credit options.
Clinical Kit:
We offer a Clinical Kit for sale to assist students with obtaining quality materials for their clinicals. This takes the guessing out of trying to decide and find the right equipment you need and focus on learning. This purchase option will be offered during enrollment.
Clinical Kit Contents: Black backpack with NWCH Patch - $95
Includes:
Adult BP Cuff
Stethoscope
Trauma Shears
Pen Light
Oxygen Wrench
Clinicals
Total Hours in addition to classroom time: 96 hours
Hospital Clinicals: 2-12 hour shifts.
Ambulance Field Internship: Total of 72 hours. It can be completed by doing 12 or 24-hour shifts.
Documented patient assessments minimum: 10
Our Clinical Affiliates include:
- NWCH
-Waller EMS
-ESD11
-Harris County Emergency Corp
- St. Luke’s The Vintage
- America’s ER
Completion and Eligibility for Certification Testing
Successful completion of each module exam with a 70% or higher.
Successful completion of the course with a final grade of 70% or higher.
Successful completion of the final cognitive exam with a grade of 70% or higher
Successful completion of the TDSHS Jurisprudence Exam.
Demonstration of the appropriate affective domain for an entry-level provider
Approval of the Program Director, Texas DSHS Course Coordinator, Lead Instructor, & Medical Director
More information about the National Registry Testing and Certification process can be found at NATIONAL REGISTRY of EMTs
Refund Policy
The following applies to any student who withdraws from the class for any reason. Refunds are calculated based on the student’s last date of attendance. Only payments received that are eligible for refund will be refunded.
Cancellations: The student may cancel their registration and will be refunded 100% of all tuition paid if cancellation occurs before the first day of class
First day of class through the first 15 calendar days: 50%
During the 16th through 20th calendar days: 25%
After the 20th calendar day: No Refund
If the student is dismissed or terminated from the course for failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards or for gross misconduct: No refund
The refund policy only applies to payments made above the non-refundable amount. The Course Deposit is non-refundable.
For more information regarding the program, you can find it in our Student Handbook
Any questions or need further assistance, you can email education@hcesd8.com