100%
Pass rate for national registry test to become a licensed paramedic
100%
Pass rate for Ohio paramedic certification
100%
Employment for EMS graduates
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program
BASIC EMT AND PARAMEDIC COURSES
Earn your certificate to become an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic. UToledo’s cutting-edge, accredited program prepares you like no other program in the Midwest. Our EMT graduates are hired even before they complete the program.
Just starting out?
Our basic EMT course can be completed in one or two semesters. Our students are well
prepared to pass the national registry exam and become certified EMTs in Ohio. (Once
nationally registered, you can become certified in states that have reciprocity.)
Cost: $1,575 (includes some fees, books and uniforms)
Ready to become a paramedic?
Certified EMTs can earn certification as a paramedic in our three-semester program.
Our EMS program is offered through UToledo’s College of Medicine and Life Sciences.
- Flexible, online courses for college credit
- High-tech, hands-on training in one of the nation’s most advanced simulation centers
- Interaction with peers in other health professions
- Access to expert faculty and facilities at University of Toledo Medical Center
- Affiliations with Mercy St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo and ProMedica facilities in northwest Ohio
Cost: $6,750 (includes some fees, books and uniforms)
Students in the paramedic program are eligible for financial aid.
Are you interested in paramedic or basic EMT courses?
Pathways to an EMS Career
3 Pathways to a Basic EMT
- One-semester program starting in the fall
- Two-semester program (fall and spring) – perfect for pre-med students who want to build their resumes for medical school and get a taste of emergency medicine
- Non-credit summer program, combined with anatomy and physiology – perfect preparation for the paramedic course that starts in the fall
Pathway to a Paramedic
- Three-semester program starting in the fall
- You must pass each semester-long portion before moving on to the next.
How to Apply
Admission Requirements
Basic EMT
- High school graduate
- Acceptance as a UToledo student
- Physical
- Background check
- Immunizations
Paramedic
- Licensed EMT
- Passed an approved anatomy and physiology class (We offer a class for those who need to complete this prerequisite.)
- High school graduate
- Acceptance as a UToledo student
- Physical
- Background check
- Immunizations
HANDS-ON CLINICAL TRAINING
Gross Anatomy
Work with fresh and embalmed cadavers in anatomy and physiology course and advanced airway skills development.
Clinical Skills
Develop and evaluate communication and assessment skills. Use pre-programmed mechanical and real-life (actor) patients. Receive timely feedback and debriefing. Use our labs to hone your skills.
Simulated Patient Scenarios
Train alongside peers in other health-related programs on state-of-the-art computerized patients. Instructors debrief and provide immediate feedback to your team.
Virtual Immersive Reality (VIR) and Computer-Aided Learning Modules
Learn with the latest technologies ― virtual, immersive stereoscopic 3D model modules along with advanced educational learning modules.
Resources
Download for more detailed information about our EMT and paramedic programs.
- Basic EMT Handbook(PDF)
- Basic EMT Clinical Experiences (PDF)
- Paramedic Handbook(PDF)
- Paramedic Clinical Manual (PDF)
- Paramedic Eligibility and Technical Standards (PDF) – this could be made as a webpage
questions?
Contact Jeff Schneiderman, B.S., NREMT-P, EMS-I
EMS Program Director
Clinical instructor, Emergency Medicine
419.383.1705
jeffrey.schneiderman@utoledo.edu
Contact Ione Kampfertreen
Administrative Assistant, Clinical Coordinator
419.383.5282
ione.kampfertreen@utoledo.edu
Accreditation
The University of Toledo is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Learn more about accreditation
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
www.coaemsp.org