EMT Course | Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, Pennsylvania

 

Become an Emergency Medical Technician

Begin your path to becoming an EMT! Our Emergency Medical Technician course provides the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to deliver life-saving pre-hospital care.

The curriculum follows the National EMS Education Standards. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to take the  National Registry Exam (Registry exam fees not included).

Emergency Medical Technicians

Tuition

$750 plus $50 lab fee.

  • Additional fees not included:
    • Required Textbook (see below)
    • FBI Background Check (see below)

    • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Exam

Current REQUIRED Text Book

  • Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 12 Edition
  • Publisher: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
    • ISBN-10: 1284243753
    • ISBN-13: 978-1284243758
  • Westmoreland PSTC recommends using Amazon or Ebay to purchase or rent.
  • Westmoreland PSTC also recommends obtaining the Navigate Package, but not required.

Directions for Registering for the EMT Program

  • Register with the PSTC for desired EMT program
    • Available courses listed below
  • Start FBI background checks, per the recommend start date of associated class.
    • See Course Requirements below the list of available classes for directions.
    • Directions also included from the PSTC posted registration is completed
  • Once FBI background check is received, register with the Department of Health EMS Application.
    • Directions below the list of available classes for directions.
    • Directions also included from the PSTC posted registration is completed

Upcoming Classes

  • 2026 Spring Murrysville Center
    • Location: Westmoreland-Murrysville
    • Class ID:  19406
    • Starts: Monday, January 26 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., & some Saturdays, January 26, 2026 to May 16, 2026
    • Complete Schedule available HERE
    • Registration Deadline: Monday, January 19 at 4 p.m.
    • To register, call telephone registration at 724-925-4204 or complete this online form.
      • See Course Requirements below before registering.
    • DOH EMS Application Information:
      • EMT Class #: 26-63-199
      • Used ONLY for the EMS application
      • Email will follow upon registering with the college on directions.
    • FBI Fingerprinting 60-day window for 2026 Spring EMT Program:
      • First day of results:  November 27, 2025
      • Last day of results to be received:  February 9, 2026
  • 2026 Summer Murrysville Center
    • Location: Westmoreland-Murrysville
    • Class ID:  19407
    • Starts: Wednesday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, 6-10 p.m., & Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., May 27, 2026 to August 15, 2026
    • Complete Schedule available HERE
    • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 20 at 4 p.m.
    • To register, call telephone registration at 724-925-4204 or complete this online form.
      • See Course Requirements below before registering.
    • DOH EMS Application Information:
      • EMT Class #: 26-63-200
      • Used ONLY for the EMS application
      • Email will follow upon registering with the college on directions.
    • FBI Fingerprinting 60-day window for 2026 Summer EMT Program:
      • First day of results: March 28, 2026
      • Last day of results to be received:  June 10, 2026

 

  • 2026 Fall Murrysville Center
    • Location: Westmoreland-Murrysville
    • Class ID:  To Be Assigned
    • Starts: Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., & some Saturdays, September 14, 2026 to January 16, 2027
    • Complete Schedule available HERE
    • Registration Deadline: Monday, September 7 at 4 p.m.
    • To register, call telephone registration at 724-925-4204 or complete this online form.
      • See Course Requirements below before registering.
    • DOH EMS Application Information:
      • EMT Class #: 27-63-000
      • Used ONLY for the EMS application
      • Email will follow upon registering with the college on directions.
    • FBI Fingerprinting 60-day window for 2026 Fall EMT Program:
      • First day of results: July 16, 2026
      • Last day of results to be received:  September 27, 2026

Course Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years old.
  • Complete an FBI Fingerprinting background check.
    • This is a Department of Health - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services requirement for all EMT students as of January 1, 2027
    • It must be less-than 90-days old at the time of the EMS application, which is normally completed by the student post PSTC registration and approval, but no less than 2-weeks after the class starts.
      • PSTC is recommending a window of 60-days prior to class starting, providing a 30-day window post class for any issues with the process.
      • Thus, about 60-days prior to the start of class, you should complete this background check.
      • Each EMT class above, provides the recommend dates to start working on this clearance.
      • Directions provided below Course Requirements.
    • The individual applying for certification is responsible for all expenses related to the FBI background check.
  • Possess the physical and mental abilities as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Health Function Job Description.
  • Complete 10 patient contact experiences.  
    • Directions provied the first night of class.
  • Complete an American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course.
    • This requirement is offered as a part of the course.
  • Complete PA State Fire Academy (PSFA)-approved Hazardous Materials Awareness course.
    • This requirement is not part of the course curriculum  and must be obtained outside of class; it is available online for free (Explained first night of class).
    • Currently trained individuals with a current PSFA HMA, HMO or R is acceptable; must be current by the end of the class.
    • Directions for online program available below.
  • Obtain certification for ICS 100 , IS 200, NIMS 700, & Traffic Incident Management (TIM).
    • These programs are not part of the course curriculum  and must be obtained outside of class; they are available online for free (Explained first night of class).
    • Directions for online program available below.
  • Register with the Department of Health EMS Application System.
    • Directions below
       

FBI Fingerprint Clearance Directions

  • Directions for obtaining available HERE.
    • Photo ID Wavier for Minors form available HERE

Directions for Department of Health EMS Application Registration

  • Once you have completed your registration with the PSTC and have received your FBI background check , you will need to register with the Department of Health EMS system.
  • Directions HERE

Directions for Required Online Classes

Westmoreland reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment.