EMT Training in California
EMT training in California prepares its students to become successful EMTs, AEMTs, and (after some advanced training) great paramedics. EMTs typically work in ambulances and fire trucks, although some students receive training to become both a wilderness EMT and a flight paramedic, as well.
Becoming an EMT in California
Prior to applying to school and beginning your EMT classes in California, you must meet the following general program requirements:
· EMT students in CA must be 18 years old or older. They also must be able to show proof of a high school diploma or a GED.
· Must have a valid driver’s license.
· Must be able to read at a 10th grade level or higher. Prospective students are sometimes asked to provide placement scores (from tests such as ASSET or COMPASS or ACCUPLACER, which test one’s academic skills in English, math, and reading).
· Must submit proof of having a American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR card. Students must maintain their CPR certification for the duration of the EMT course.
EMT students will need to show proof of the following vaccinations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccination/Illness, Hepatitis B Vaccination Series, and Tuberculosis Testing. You will likely also need the Tdap vaccine to protect against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Petrussis; Chicken Pox (vaccinated 2 shot series or positive titer); a negative Chest X-ray (within the last 12 months) and a Flu shot (within the last 12 months).
· Must undergo a drug test and submit to a criminal background check.
Schools and Programs
Below, please click on a school to get admissions information on their healthcare programs:
American River College – Sacramento, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento , CA – 95841
Bakersfield College – Bakersfield, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield , CA – 93305
Butte College – Oroville, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville , CA – 95965
California State University – CSUS Prehospital Education Program – Sacramento, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
3000 State University Drive East
Napa Hall
Sacramento , CA – 95819
City College of San Francisco – San Francisco, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
1860 Hayes Street
John Adams Campus
San Francisco , CA – 94117
College of the Redwoods – Arcata, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
220 F Street
Arcata , CA – 95521
College of the Siskiyous
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
800 S College Avenue
Weed, CA 96094
United States of America
Crafton Hills College – Yucaipa, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
11711 Sand Canyon Road
Yucaipa , CA – 92399
Cuesta College – San Luis Obispo, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
PO Box 8106
Highway 1
San Luis Obispo , CA – 93403
Foothill College – Sunnyvale, CA
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
1070 Innovation Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Fresno County Department of Public Health – Fresno, CA
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
1221 Fulton St
5th Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
Imperial Valley College – Imperial, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
PO Box 158
380 East Aten Road
Imperial , CA – 92251
Las Positas College – Livermore, California
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
3000 Campus Hill Drive, Room 2136
Livermore, CA 94551
United States of America
Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency – Santa Fe Springs, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
10100 Pioneer Blvd
Suite 200
Santa Fe Springs , CA – 90670
Moreno Valley College – Riverside, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
Ben Clark Training Center
16888 Bundy Avenue
Riverside , CA – 92518
Mt San Antonio College – Walnut, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
1100 North Grand Avenue
Walnut , CA – 91789
Napa Valley College – Napa, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy
Napa , CA – 94558
National College of Technical Instruction – Riverside, CA
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
895 Marlborough Avenue
Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92507
United States of America
National College of Technical Instruction – Bay Area (Livermore) – Livermore, CA
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
7543 Southfront Road
Livermore, CA 94551
United States of America
National College of Technical Instruction – Roseville – Roseville, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
333 Sunrise Avenue
Suite 500
Roseville , CA – 95661
Orange County EMT (OCEMT Corp) – Lake Forest, CA
Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic Program
26489 Rancho Parkway South
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Palomar Community College -Escondido, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
1951 E. Valley Parkway
Escondido , CA – 92026
Point Loma Nazarene University/EMSTA College for EMS -Santee, CA
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
11489 Woodside Ave
Santee, CA 92071
Saddleback College – Mission Viejo, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo , CA – 92692
Santa Rosa Junior College – Windsor, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
5743 Skylane Boulevard
Windsor , CA – 95492
Southwestern College – Chula Vista, CA
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
900 Otay Lake Road
Higher Education Center, Otay Mesa
Chula Vista, CA 91910
UCLA Center for Prehospital Care – Los Angeles, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
Daniel Freeman Paramedic Education Program
333 North Prairie Ave
Inglewood , CA – 90301
University of Antelope Valley – Lancaster, CA
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
44055 North Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534
United States of America
Ventura College – School of Prehospital and Emergency Medicine – Ventura, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
4667 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA – 93003
Victor Valley College – Victorville, CA
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA – 92395
West Hills College Lemoore – Lemoore, CA
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
555 College Ave
Lemoore, CA 93245
EMT Schools in California
In order to get trained and educated to become an EMT in California, students must attend an EMT school or training program. These programs are offered at colleges, training academies and even hospitals. In some cases, schools may even offer EMT training online.
For a list of EMT training schools in California, be sure to visit the California Emergency Medical Services Authority website:
EMT Training Online
In some cases, depending on the school or program, students can learn valuable skills and knowledge through EMT training online. In instances like this, a school may offer a Hybrid course, which mixes traditional classroom instruction and hands on exercises with the flexibility to also receive online EMT training.
How to Become an EMT in California
When you become a nationally registered EMT, you can then apply for state certification at a local EMS agency.
If you have any questions about EMT testing in California, contact the California Emergency Medical Services Authority at:
CA EMS Authority
1930 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-4336
Web Site
EMT Jobs and EMT Salary
With another generation of Americans growing older, and California being a vast state with ocean front property and massive mountain peaks, the need for EMT jobs in California will continue to be in demand simply because illnesses still exist and people require medical attention following accidents.
For more on EMT salary in California, including specific salary numbers in certain cities, visit our article entitled Paramedic Salary in California. Once there, you’ll be able to understand not just how much a medic makes in CA, but how much an EMT and even a flight paramedic earns annually, as well.
