Save Lives and Become Part of a Close-Knit Team as an Emergency Medical Technician
Help save lives as an Emergency Medical Technician. EMTs are the first on an emergency scene to provide life-saving care. 12-hour shifts are common, offering more consecutive days off, reducing commuting costs and improving work-life balance.
All classes are held in person and feature hands-on learning with experienced instructors. Enroll today!
- Cost: $2,310 (includes BLS, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogen certification fees, textbook, uniform and background check). Students or sponsoring agencies are responsible for drug screening and NREMT certification fees.
- Schedule: 4 Months, 2 nights a week plus 5 Saturdays of hands-on training
- Classes available: 8/25/26 - 12/19/26
Your New Career is 4 Months Away!
Limited classroom spots are available, and classes fill quickly. This year is the year you put yourself on the path to a rewarding career!
What You'll Learn:
- Necessary skills to stabilize and safely transport patients
- Non-emergency to life-threatening emergency medical transports
- How to be integral members of a comprehensive EMS response system
- How to use basic equipment typically found on an ambulance
- Serve as a vital connection between emergency scenes and the healthcare system
What You'll Gain:
- Ability to operate under medical oversight in high-pressure situations
- The opportunity to earn BLS, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications
- Upon course completion, students must pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam to obtain a Michigan license
Why M-TEC
- All classes are in person, featuring hands-on learning with an experienced instructor
- Real-world, hands-on training focused on emergency response skills
- Modern training environment with updated equipment and learning spaces
- Ambulance Simulator is used to simulate real emergencies
Program Details
Dates: 8/25/26 - 12/19/26
Class Schedule: 4 months/2 evenings a week/4-hour classes
Cost: $2,310 (includes BLS, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogen certification fees, textbook, uniform and background check fee). Students or sponsoring agencies are responsible for drug screening and NREMT exam costs.
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus
$16 - $22/hr
Median West MI Hourly Wage
11.7%
Projected Yearly Growth Rate in West Michigan for Healthcare support occupations including EMT's
Thompson M-TEC Student Testimonials
I found it beneficial having teachers who lived the life of an EMT provider. It made questions and concerns easy to address and applicable.
–Nicolas G.
The small number of students made it more personal and invited more opportunity for explanations and tailored learning.
–Shane F.
I appreciated the notes I was able to take about the presentations given and the activities provided. I liked the difference in instructors and the abilities combined.
–Sam S.
