Get Your Certificate from Hodges EMT School
EMT certificate program in Fort Myers, FL
Want to Join the Elite Team of #HodgesHeroes?
You can with our EMT classes near Southwest Florida!
We have the pathway to help you achieve your dreams of becoming a first responder with our EMT classes.
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Top 8 Reasons to take the (non-credit) EMT Certificate at Hodges University:
- Learn how to give expert care to patients from our Paramedic instructors, who have decades of real-world experience.
- Practice your skills with our full functioning HU ambulance.
- Apply what you learn in our sophisticated simulation labs.
- Gain medical procedure experience through lifelike simulated scenarios.
- Graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence of an Emergency Medical Technician.
- Find out if you qualify for tuition assistance.
- No pre-admission testing
- No previous college experience required
EMT Program Prerequisite
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals must be achieved prior to EMT orientation.
Hodges University offers BLS certification for EMT applicants
Program Costs
Non-Refundable Deposit: $100 secures your seat
Program Cost: $4,615 - includes tuition, fees, and 2 EMT uniform T-shirts. Upon successful completion of the EMT Program at HU the final certification exam fee is the student's responsibility,
NREMT Exam Cost: $104
Learning Resource Cost: Digital Textbook and Digital FISDAP package: $535.46
Castle Branch Compliance Tracker (Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing) Cost: $156
2023 EMT Cohort Dates
Winter - January 17, 2023
- Application Deadline January 2, 2023
- Orientation 1/9/2023
- Class (M*-W) 1/17/2023 - 3/1/2023
- *Class begins Tuesday due to MLK Holiday
Spring - May 15, 2023
- Application Deadline May 1, 2023
- Orientation 5/8/2023
- Class (M-W) 5/15/2023 - 6/28/2023
Summer - August 14, 2023
- Application Deadline July 31, 2023
- Orientation 8/7/2023
- Class (M-W) 8/14/2023 - 9/27/2023
Fall - October 16, 2023
- Application Deadline October 2, 2023
- Orientation 10/9/2023
- Class (M-W) 10/16/2023 - 12/6/2023
- Off Thanksgiving Week
Classes meet on campus Mondays & Wednesdays 8AM - 5PM (Lab), and Tuesdays 8AM - 2PM (Lecture)
Mandatory Orientation one week prior to first class
36 hours of self-scheduled ambulance ride time and/or ER clinical rotation (beginning midway through the program)
This accelerated 7-week program requires a commitment to at least 14 hours of study time each week. Jumpstart your career in the emergency response field.
Learn about EMTs!
We want to help you understand the industry
How long is EMT school?
You can get all the knowledge and hands-on training you need in just seven weeks. This is half the time offered by other EMT courses near Fort Myers, FL. We value your time at Hodges, so we make sure our EMT program prepares students as fast as possible.
How much do EMTs make?
- According to O*NET, EMTs in Florida earned $35,150 on average in 2022
- The demand for EMTs in Florida is expected to grow by 12% by 2030
EMT vs. Paramedic
What is the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic? It's all about education and training. EMTs can handle most of the basic health procedures like performing CPR and using oxygen on a patient. Paramedics can perform more complex procedures like inserting IV lines, administering drugs, and more.
The education programs for each profession are different because of this. Also, in Florida you must be an EMT before you can complete the paramedic certificate program.
Hodges University not only offers EMT training but offers paramedic courses, too. To learn more about our paramedic program click here .
Hands on EMT training at Hodges University
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Hodges Supports You every Step of the Way
- Clinical Flexibility. Clinical and internship requirements may be completed at either Lee or Collier healthcare facilities.
- Shift Flexibility. Clinical and internship requirements take place during the weekend and evening hours.
- Inclusive Program Offerings. CPR refresher and job placement assistance are just some of the services offered with this course.
- CareerSource Tuition Assistance. You may even be eligible for low or no cost tuition assistance through CareerSource. To see if you’re eligible, fill out an inquiry form with them to start the eligibility process.
- Convenience. This program does not require traditional enrollment into the University. There is no need to complete a FAFSA! Just pay the $100 non-refundable deposit (which will be applied to the tuition if you take the course) to start the process.
*If you qualify for full funding from CareerSource, you will not need to provide a deposit to ensure your spot in the program (after acceptance), just notification from CareerSource will be enough to hold your space. So, be sure to apply today to secure your acceptance into the program!*
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