EMT Initial Training
Clara Maass • East Brunswick • Jersey City • Lakewood • Monmouth • Rahway • Somerset
New Jersey EMT training is a study intensive course equivalent to the work
of a 6-credit college course 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.
Depending on your learning preference, RWJBarnabas Health offers 2 types of courses that will prepare students for the National Registry EMT exam:
- Traditional EMT initial education is a combination of classroom lectures, hands on and simulated skills sessions, and clinical time performed in the hospital.
- Hybrid EMT initial education requires students to complete all reading and participate in online interactive lectures at home. You must attend all class sessions on our course schedules which will focus on hands on and simulated skills sessions in addition to clinical time performed in the hospital.
Below you will find upcoming Emergency Medical Technician training being offered by RWJBarnabas Health, how to apply, and FAQ's. 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.
- How to Apply: Please mark the application dates on your calendar and visit our website for a link to apply. Application links will only appear during these periods.
- Training Fund: All classes are Training Fund Form eligible.
- How to Apply: When you apply, RWJBH will ask for a non-refundable $300 pre-registration fee.
- 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 $1,250 tuition/uniform shirt payment via credit card, cashier's check, or indicate that you will be bringing a training fund form to the first class.
All of our EMT courses beginning in August/September are anticipated to run as scheduled at this time. If any changes need to occur, we will alert our students as safety of our students is our top priority.
RWJBarnabas Health Clara Maass Campus
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Class 5 • Traditional • February 3, 2020 – May 30, 2020 |
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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: This class is full.
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Class 19 • Traditional • September 9, 2020 – December 20, 2020 |
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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: This class is full. Tuition Period: July 1 – August 1, 2020 |
RWJBarnabas Health - East Brunswick Station
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Class 6 • Traditional • February 1, 2020 – May 16, 2020 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 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: This class is full. Tuition Period: December 1, 2019 – January 1, 2020 |
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Class 2 • Hybrid • February 4, 2020 – May 19, 2020 |
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Class Times: Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: December 1, 2019 – January 1, 2020 |
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Class 24 • Hybrid • May 17, 2020 – August 22, 2020 |
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Class Times: Sundays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. & select Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: March 15 – April 15, 2020 |
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Class 9 • Hybrid • June 2, 2020 – August 20, 2020 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., select Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: April 1 – May 1, 2020 |
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Class 16 • Hybrid • August 25, 2020 – December 8, 2020 |
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Class Times: Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: June 15 – July 15, 2020 |
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Class 20 • Traditional • August 29, 2020 – December 12, 2020 |
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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: This class is full. Tuition Period: June 15 – July 15, 2020 |
Jersey City EMS
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Class 14 • Traditional • January 23, 2020 – May 7, 2020 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 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: This class is full. Tuition Period: November 15 – December 15, 2019 |
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Class 3 • Hybrid • February 6, 2020 – May 21, 2020 |
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Class Times: Thursdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: December 1, 2019 – January 1, 2020 |
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Class 10 • Hybrid • May 8, 2020 – August 21, 2020 |
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Class Times: Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: March 1 – April 1, 2020 |
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Class 17 • Hybrid • August 27, 2020 – December 17, 2020 |
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Class Times: Thursdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: June 15 – July 15, 2020 |
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Class 23 • Traditional • September 8, 2020 – December 27, 2020 |
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Class Times: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-10:30 p.m. and every other Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: July 1 - August 1, 2020 |
RWJBarnabas Health in Lakewood
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Class 4 • Hybrid • January 26, 2020 – May 17, 2020 |
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Class Times: 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 full. Tuition Period: November 15 – December 15, 2019 |
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Class 18 • Hybrid • August 2, 2020 – December 20, 2020 |
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Class Times: Sundays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: June 1 – July 1, 2020 |
RWJBarnabas Health Monmouth Campus
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Class 7 • Traditional • February 16, 2020 – May 31, 2020 |
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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: This course is full.
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Class 21 • Traditional • August 16, 2020 – December 20, 2020 |
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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: This class is full. Tuition Period: June 15 – July 15, 2020 |
RWJBarnabas Health Rahway Campus
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Class 1 • Hybrid • January 17, 2020 – May 8, 2020 |
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Class Times: 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 full. Tuition Period: November 15 – December 15, 2019 |
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Class 15 • Hybrid • August 28, 2020 – December 18, 2020 |
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Class Times: Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: June 15 – July 15, 2020 |
RWJBarnabas Health Somerset Campus
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Class 12 • Traditional • January 15, 2020 – April 29, 2020 |
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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: This course is full. Tuition Period: November 15 – December 15, 2019 |
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Class 8 • Hybrid • May 2, 2020 – August 1, 2020 |
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Class Times: Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and select Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Course Schedule: Click here for the class schedule (100% attendance required). How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: March 1 – April 1, 2020 |
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Class 11 • Youth in EMS • June 7, 2020 – August 4, 2020 |
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This class is open to Somerset County high school students only.
Class Times: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., one Sat. & one Sun. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
How to Apply: This class is full. Tuition Period: April 1 – May 1, 2020 |
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Class 22 • Traditional • September 9, 2020 – December 27, 2020 |
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Class Times: Mon. & Wed. 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: This class is full. Tuition Period: July 1 – August 1, 2020 |
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 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.trainingcentertechnologies.com/RWJBH by using the filters at the top.
- 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.
- Interactive lectures, quizzes, exams, and various learning activities are online. Access to the internet via laptop, tablet, or similar device will be needed for you to complete all of your work.
- Traditional courses give students lectures and hands on skills sessions. Hybrid training provides skills sessions only meaning the hybrid student must be highly motivated to complete all reading and explore concepts individually to ensure comprehension.
- Yes. Both our traditional and hybrid courses allow you to take the NREMT Certification Exam once completed successfully.
- Almost. Students must sign-up to take the NREMT Certification Exam which costs $80. 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 $1,200 tuition. You are still responsible for the registration fee, background check, and uniform(s). The training fund form is for active volunteers that are volunteering before a class begins. RWJBH 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 consumable supplies 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. Average pricing is $27-$30 per shirt. Students are given several options for pants, boots, and pants that they purchase on their own. This is additional cost above your tuition.
- State regulations require 100% attendance. Our classes work in 4-hour blocks. We will allow you to make up (2) 4-hour sessions. 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.