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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.
EMT / Paramedic
3–18 mo full-time · 2700 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-26): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Safety, health, and professional standards for EMS practiceapplied math for medication calculations and patient assessmentwritten and verbal communication skills and career readinesstrauma assessment and emergency care of injured patientscardiac emergencies, rhythm recognition, and cardiovascular interventionsairway management and ventilation techniquespharmacology and medication administration within EMS scope of practicesupervised field clinical experience in real emergency response settingscapstone project integrating program competenciesclinical practicum with hands-on patient care hourspreparation for national certification examinations
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 2,700 clock hours · tuition $30,850 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NREMT EMT | Industry certification | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians |
| NREMT Paramedic | Industry certification | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians |
Career poster
Pay, jobs and growth on the poster come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 data). Tuition terms are the live offer; see tuition.
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Public Safety: EMT / Paramedic → Firefighting / Public Safety → Crime Scene / Forensic Technician
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