Intro to EMT
Get a realistic introduction to EMT training before committing to a full certification course.
Whether you are considering a career in emergency medical services or returning to school after time away, this course can help you take your next step with greater confidence.
Explore EMT training. Build your foundation. Decide whether it is right for you.
✅ Full refund within the first 30 days if you don’t love the course.
See What EMT Training is Really Like
Becoming an EMT can open the door to meaningful work in emergency services, fire departments, ambulance services, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. But before enrolling in a complete certification program, you may be wondering:
- Would I enjoy learning this material?
- Am I prepared to return to school?
- What kinds of skills and concepts do EMT students study?
- Is emergency medical services a good fit for me?
Intro to EMT was created to help you answer those questions.
You will explore foundational emergency care concepts without the pressure or commitment of a full EMT certification course. Along the way, you will begin learning the language, priorities, and thought processes used in emergency medical care.
Fully Online & Self-Paced Studying
By the end of the course, you will have a clearer understanding of:
- The role and responsibilities of an EMT
- The foundational concepts taught during EMT training
- How EMTs prioritize patient care
- The types of decisions EMTs make in emergency situations
- Whether pursuing EMT certification feels like the right next step for you
- How prepared you feel to begin a full EMT course
Intro to EMT is designed to keep you actively involved in the material. Depending on the lesson, you may review realistic examples, answer knowledge-check questions, practice making patient-care decisions, and apply what you have learned to introductory scenarios.
The goal is not simply to tell you about EMT training. It is to give you a small but meaningful experience of what learning to become an EMT can feel like.
$49.99 for one year of course access
Decide to take our full EMT course after the Intro course? We’ll take off the cost of the Intro course from your tuition fees.
Designed for Future EMT Students
Allied Medical Training has helped thousands of students prepare for EMS careers through high-quality EMT and EMR education. This course brings that same educational approach into a introductory course to prepare for EMT training.
Intro to EMT is a great fit for you if:
You are considering becoming an EMT but are not ready to enroll in a certification course.
You want to understand what EMT students learn before making a larger commitment.
You have been out of school for several years and want to ease back into learning.
You are interested in emergency medicine, healthcare, firefighting, or public safety.
You want to begin EMT school with greater familiarity and confidence.
No previous medical training is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why take this course with Allied?
Our specialty is medical education – taking complex topics and making them easy to understand by using teaching methodology that focuses on understanding the why behind every concept. We’ve been training EMS professionals for over 15 years and believe in constant innovation to ensure our courses keep up with modern learners.
Every course – including this one – is meticulously written or reviewed by our Medical Director, Director of Education, and Education Consultant to ensure it meets the highest standards of learning.
Is this a full EMT course that will allow me to get certified?
No. This is an introductory course intended to give students an overview of the foundational components of a full EMT course.
This course will not make you eligible for EMT certification.
Is this course helpful if I already know I want to take an EMT course?
Yes. The course can help you become familiar with important concepts and ease back into studying before beginning a complete EMT certification program.
Is this course appropriate if I have been out of school for a long time?
Absolutely. One of the course’s goals is to help future students rebuild their confidence and become comfortable learning again before beginning a more intensive program.
How long does the course take?
Most students should expect to spend approximately 10 hours completing the course, although the exact time may vary.
What should I do after completing the course?
After finishing Intro to EMT, you will be in a better position to decide whether you are ready to enroll in an approved EMT certification program and begin working toward becoming an EMT.
If you’d like to take our full EMT initial course, we will take off the cost of the Intro to EMT course from your full EMT course tuition fees! Please contact us before registering ([email protected]).
Do I need a textbook for this course?
This course does not require a textbook. All required materials are included in the course.