EMT Initial Training
Clara Maass • East Brunswick • Jersey City • Millburn • Monmouth • Roselle • Somerset • Toms River
New Jersey EMT training is a study intensive course equivalent to the workload of two college courses lasting a minimum of 190 hours. Students should be able to read at 10th grade level and will learn to assess and appropriately treat conditions ranging from simple fractures, stroke, and chest pain to critical trauma, cardiac arrest, and childbirth.
RWJBarnabas Health offers a blended learning course that involves students watching interactive lectures and videos at home, participating in live review sessions, and reporting to the classroom to practice hands-on skills. All courses are identical regardless of what day(s) of the week they take place and prepare students for the National Registry EMT exam:
Below you will find upcoming Emergency Medical Technician training being offered by RWJBarnabas Health, how to apply, and FAQ's. Are you ready for class? Take this optional self-audit to find out. If you have any questions after reviewing this page, please contact Program Director Chris Ireland at chris.ireland@rwjbh.org.
Upcoming Courses for Initial EMT Certification Training
- Age Requirement: Per NJ Office of EMS regulations, you must be 16 years old prior to the first day of class. There are no other pre-requisites.
- CPR Requirement: None. RWJBarnabas provides CPR as part of your orientation process regardless of any current certification you have to ensure you will remain certified through taking the NREMT exam.
- Training Fund: All classes are Training Fund Form eligible.
- How to Apply: Applications are taken throughout the year. As soon as you are sure you are taking a course, you must complete all 3 steps of the application which includes making a non-refundable payment of $300. If a class shows as full, you may still complete an application skipping step 2 and we will contact you if and when a spot opens collecting fees at that time.
- Tuition Period: During this month you will be asked to pay $30 for a background check (background check fees may vary if you previously lived in other states) and be given directions to pay the $1,550 tuition/uniform shirt payment. Check out how to reduce this fee in our Payment Agreement when you apply! If classes are not full, we will continue collecting tuition after this period.
RWJBarnabas Health Clara Maass Campus
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Class 29 • January 18, 2021 – April 28, 2021 |
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Class Times: Mon’s & Wed’s 6:30-10:30 p.m., alternating Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required).
How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply.
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Class 47 • August 23, 2021 – December 11, 2021 |
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Class Times: Mon’s & Wed’s 6:30-10:30 p.m., alternating Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: July 1 – August 1, 2021 |
RWJBarnabas Health - East Brunswick Station
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Class 31 • January 19, 2021 – April 29, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-10:30 p.m., alternating Sundays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: November 10 – December 10, 2020 |
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Class 35 • January 28, 2021 – May 6, 2021 |
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Class Times: Mondays 6:30-10:30 p.m., Thursdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: November 15 – December 15, 2020 |
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Class 41 • May 15, 2021 – August 21, 2021 |
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Class Times: Wednesdays 6:30-10:30 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This course is currently full. Tuition Period: March 15 – April 15, 2021 |
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Class 40 • May 23, 2021 – August 15, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Sundays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This course is currently full. Tuition Period: March 15 – April 15, 2021 |
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Class 49 • August 31, 2021 – December 16, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-10:30 p.m., alternating Sun.’s 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: June 15 – July 15, 2021 |
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Class 53 • August 26, 2021 – December 16, 2021 |
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Class Times: Mondays 6:30-10:30 p.m., Thursdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: July 1 – August 1, 2021 |
Jersey City EMS
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Class 30 • January 19, 2021 – May 2, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., alternating Sun.’s 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: November 15 – December 15, 2020 |
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Class 34 • January 19, 2021 – May 4, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursdays 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: November 15 – December 15, 2020 |
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Class 39 • May 23, 2021 – August 15, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Sundays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This course is currently full. Tuition Period: March 15 – April 15, 2021 |
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Class 48 • September 7, 2021 – December 19, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., alternating Sun.’s 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: July 1 – August 1, 2021 |
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Class 52 • August 24, 2021 – December 14, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursdays 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: July 1 - August 1, 2021 |
RWJBarnabas Health in Millburn
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Class 36 • January 16, 2021 – May 8, 2021 |
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Class Times: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click Here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: November 15 – December 15, 2020 |
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Class 54 • August 28, 2021 – December 18, 2021 |
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Class Times: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click Here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: July 1 – August 1, 2021 |
RWJBarnabas Health Monmouth Campus
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Class 32 • January 26, 2021 – May 13, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-10:30 p.m., alternating Sat.’s 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required).
How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply.
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Class 50 • August 28, 2021 – December 18, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-10:30 p.m., alternating Sat.’s 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: July 1 – August 1, 2021 |
RWJBarnabas Health in Roselle
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Class 38 • January 15, 2021 – April 30, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.,Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: November 15 – December 15, 2020 |
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Class 45 • May 3, 2021 – August 16, 2021 |
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Class Times: Mondays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Thursdays 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This course is currently full. Tuition Period: March 15 – April 15, 2021 |
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Class 57 • May 14, 2021 – August 20, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This course is currently full. Tuition Period: March 1 – April 1, 2021 |
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Class 42 • May 22, 2021 – August 16, 2021 |
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Class Times: Mon.’s & Wed.’s 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This course is currently full. Tuition Period: March 1 – April 1, 2021 |
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Class 56 • August 27, 2021 – December 17, 2021 |
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Class Times: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.,Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: July 1 – August 1, 2021 |
RWJBarnabas Health Somerset Campus
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Class 28 • January 11, 2021 – April 28, 2021 |
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Class Times: Mon. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., alternating Sat’s 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: November 10 – December 10, 2020 |
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Class 58 • May 1, 2021 – August 18, 2021 |
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Class Times: Mon. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This course is currently full. Tuition Period: March 1 – April 1, 2021 |
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Class 43 • Youth in EMS • June 19, 2021 – August 12, 2021
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Class Times: 2 Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and then Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This course is currently full. Tuition Period: April 15 – May 15, 2021 |
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Class 46 • August 30, 2021 – December 18, 2021 |
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Class Times: Mon. & Wed. 6:30-10:30 p.m., alternating Sat’s 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: July 1 – August 1, 2021 |
RWJBarnabas Health in Toms River
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Class 44 • Youth in EMS • June 20, 2021 – August 13, 2021
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Class Times: 2 Sundays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and then Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This course is currently full. Tuition Period: April 15 – May 15, 2021 |
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Class 55 • August 15, 2021 – December 19, 2021 |
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Class Times: Wednesdays 6:30-10:30 p.m. and Sundays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: Click here to see seat availability, pay your $300 pre-registration fee and apply. Tuition Period: June 15 – July 15, 2021 |
A sample syllabus is available here for those applying for high school or college credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are classes held?
- Classes are held at various RWJBarnabas Health campuses and satellite locations so please be sure you know where you will be traveling to. You cannot be more than 15 minutes late to any class session per state regulations so please make sure you plan on travel time even during rush hour.
- Yes, we do offer core refresher and CEU classes at several of our campuses. Courses can be found at www.rwjbh.org/emsceu.
- State regulations require you to be 16 years old prior to the first day of class – no exceptions.
- This course requires a lot of reading and studying. Students read an average of 200 pages of material per week. So, in addition to class time, please make sure you have enough time on non-class days to study.
- Yes. You will watch interactive lectures and skills videos as well as take all quizzes and tests online. Access to the internet via laptop, tablet, or similar device will be needed for you to complete all of your work.
- Yes. After an initial training course is completed, you are eligible to take the NREMT certification exam.
- Almost. Students must sign-up to take the NREMT Certification Exam which costs $98. If you pay for the course with a training fund form, you will be allowed one free attempt.
- If you volunteer on a rescue squad, you may be eligible to receive this form which waives the $1,500 tuition and uniform/supply fee. You are still responsible for the registration fee and background check. The training fund form is for active volunteers that are volunteering before a class begins. RWJBarnabas Health does not help in matching you with your community rescue squads so you are encouraged to contact them on your own. You can find a list of NJ squads eligible to use the training fund by clicking here.
- The registration fee is used for the purchase of a textbook and access to our learning management system which we order immediately upon collection of the $300.
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- No. However, employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Please contact Human Resources to find out if your position is eligible.
- EMT’s must look professional when interacting with patients and training is no exception. Your tuition includes a uniform shirt & ID fee and you will receive these items at your first class Students are given several options for pants and boots, that they purchase on their own as an additional cost to tuition.
- State regulations require 100% attendance. Our classes work in 4-hour blocks. We will allow you to make up (2) 4-hour sessions for emergencies only. There are no exceptions beyond this.
- This is up to your learning institution. A syllabus is provided under our course listing above. You will need to ask your school for more information. We are happy to provide a record of your grades after course completion.
- If you have had an IEP written in the last 5 years that specifies you should have extended testing time, you will have one and half times the allotted time to take written exams. The state does expect students to be proficient in English to be effective EMT’s. Please contact us for all other ADA related questions so that we may best assist you individually in determining what accommodations we may be able to provide.
Does RWJBH guarantee employment if I take a course at one of their hospitals?
- We do not guarantee employment. However, the hospital does hire employees that have done well and graduated from our courses. Many local ambulance companies are also looking for employees. So, although we do not guarantee or help you with this process, employment is available if you choose to pursue it as a career.
A class appears full, may I still apply?
- If you attempt to complete step 2 of the application and no seats remain in a course, you may skip this step and complete step 3. You will be contacted only if a seat opens. We have no way of knowing how many on the wait list, if any, we will use for a course in each semester.