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 the emergency scene to provide life-saving care. 12-hour shifts are common providing more consecutive days off, reduce commuting costs and improved work-life balance.
Hands-on learning and experienced instructors. Enroll today!
- Cost: $1.875 (includes uniform and background check) Students or sponsoring agencies are responsible for $150 textbook cost, drug screening and certification fees.
- Schedule: 4.5 Months, 2 nights a week plus 5 Saturdays of hands-on training
- Classes available: Fall
Your New Career is Less Than 5 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
- Upon course completion, students must pass the National Registry (NREMT) exam to obtain a Michigan license.
Why M-TEC
- Real-world, hands-on training focused on emergency response skills
- Modern training environment with updated equipment and learning spaces
- Ambulance Simulator used to simulate real emergencies
Program Details
Date: Fall 2026 TBD
Class Schedule: 4.5 months/2 evenings a week/ 4-hour classes
Cost: $1.875 (includes uniform and background check) Students or sponsoring agencies are responsible for $150 textbook cost, drug screening and certification fees.
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.
