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 semester. It starts each spring semester in January. We also offer a two-semester option for students who would like to take it as an elective (such as pre-med students or those carrying more than six credit hours).
Our students are well prepared to pass the national registry exam and become certified
EMTs in Ohio.
Cost: $1,575 for students taking it as a standalone course and not as an elective. (The
cost includes some fees, books and uniforms. It does not include CPR, background checks,
drug screens or parking.)
Employers
Upcoming 2023 application periods
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 local Emergency Medical Services, Fire Agencies and Hospitals
- Includes ACLS, PALS and ITLS coursework, which will make you more marketable
Cost: $7,250 (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
Pathway to a Basic EMT
- One-semester program starts each spring semester in January
- 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
Pathway to a Paramedic
- Three-semester program starting in the fall
- You must pass each semester-long portion before moving on to the next.
- Combined with anatomy and physiology (A&P) offered in the summer with Telemedicine
How to Apply
Admission Requirements
Basic EMT
- High school graduate
- Acceptance as a UToledo student
- Physical
- Background check
- Immunizations
- AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider/CPR
- 10-panel drug screening
Paramedic
- Ohio Certified EMT-Basic
- 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
- 10-panel drug screening
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.
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
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North,
Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway,
Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
www.coaemsp.org
Ohio Emergency Medical Services
Ohio Department of Public Safety
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
ems.ohio.gov