Emergency Medical Technology
New EMT Program begins September 9, 2026 – Complete in 1 or 2 semesters!
Application Open June 1, 2026
Only 12 Students Accepted
Attend Virtual Information Session
Pima Community College EMT Info Sessions
Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, June 18 at 11:30 AM
Application Steps
Step 1: Apply to Pima Community College
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Select Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Certificate for the program
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Need help with your application? Contact us at [email protected] or 520-206-4545
Step 2: Receive email with your Pima Community College student number (your A number)
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Activate your “MyPima” account
Step 3: Email EMT Program Advisor
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Let them know you are applying as a Santa Cruz Center EMT student
Include your Pima CC student number (A number) in your email message
Step 4: Complete the My Student Checklist (go to MyPima), including the Placement tests
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For Placement Test information, contact the MA Program Advisor
Step 5: Complete EMT 100 prerequisites and Submit documents
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Start Now! Many items take several weeks to complete!
Step 6: Receive an email confirming your registration in your EMT class.
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Email includes everything you need to know to be ready for the first day of class!
Prepare for Admission
Vaccination Requirements
- Complete Hep B series – 3 injections or a negative titer
- MMR – 2 injections or a negative titer
- TB – proof of negative test results within six months of program start date
- Tdap – 1 injection within the last 10 years
- Varicella – 2 injections or a negative titer
- Flu Vaccine – Spring semester students only
Complete Prerequisites
- Obtain an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) card ($88) or provide copy of current card (Information about taking BLS course provided during Virtual Info Session)
- Provide a copy of your current health insurance card
- Provide a copy of your driver’s license or birth certificate
Ready to Apply?
Only 12 seats available.