Coursera's Online EMT Program

[sanantone]

Coursera now has an EMT specialization. The didactic portion is online, but you have to complete hands-on training in Colorado. Unless you live near University of Colorado, it'll probably be best to stick with a hybrid program near home. In Texas, we have Percom and a few other places. 

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/become-an-emt

[percompr]

Finding training throughout many parts of the US is tricky, as many areas are a long way from a school. As mentioned above, PERCOMOnline has hybrid-online EMS training programs that fit perfect for most rural EMS agencies. Our student body is made up of aspiring EMS professionals from the most remote areas in the US, deployed military members, and a few from developing international nations. 

THINGS TO NOTE - PERCOMOnline is based in Texas, and all skills training sites are located here. PERCOM's clinical network extended into many other states, but it not available everywhere. PERCOM can accommodate those who need "recertification" or are looking for a fast-track paramedic program. 

We offer flexibilities like non-other and competite tuition rates/discounts. Learn more about our EMS programs below. 

Learn more about EMT Certification Course
Learn more about AEMT Certification Course
Learn more about Paramedic Certification Course

[FireMedic_Philosopher]

As an EMS instructor, I would caution anyone looking at an out of state course to do their research before enrolling in any program that offers a healthcare certification. Be it EMT, lab tech, pharmacy tech, LPN, or what have you.

Many states explicitly require anyone in healthcare who is not a physician, dentist, veterinarian, or other doctorate-level provider to take all classes and clinical time in the state where they intend to receive initial licensure and work following graduation. This applies to EMS, lab folks, nurses, radiology techs, et cetera...

You cannot for example take an EMT class in Illinois and expect to receive your first/initial EMT license in Indiana... unless the class and your clinicals were done IN INDIANA, you will not get an Indiana card as a new EMT. Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and the vast majority of other states are the same way.

While it is possible and quite common for EMTs, nurses, and other healthcare folks to move to a new state and apply for reciprocity, applicants must prove prior experience working under their previous certification. Further, and specific to EMS, not every state uses the NREMT. And even those that do, still require an applicant to pass the license exam for the new state once they move there. Even if I have the NRP card (which I do)... if I can't pass the medic exam for the state of Florida, NY or any other state... I'm not going to get a license to work in that state. The one unicorn here is the military, who may work worldwide within the military health system. (same with military lawyers) But even military healthcare folks only receive initial certification or licensure in the state where they took their training.

[Mint Berry Crunch]

As an EMS instructor, I would caution anyone looking at an out of state course to do their research before enrolling in any program that offers a healthcare certification. Be it EMT, lab tech, pharmacy tech, LPN, or what have you.

Many states explicitly require anyone in healthcare who is not a physician, dentist, veterinarian, or other doctorate-level provider to take all classes and clinical time in the state where they intend to receive initial licensure and work following graduation. This applies to EMS, lab folks, nurses, radiology techs, et cetera...

You cannot for example take an EMT class in Illinois and expect to receive your first/initial EMT license in Indiana... unless the class and your clinicals were done IN INDIANA, you will not get an Indiana card as a new EMT. Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and the vast majority of other states are the same way.

While it is possible and quite common for EMTs, nurses, and other healthcare folks to move to a new state and apply for reciprocity, applicants must prove prior experience working under their previous certification. Further, and specific to EMS, not every state uses the NREMT. And even those that do, still require an applicant to pass the license exam for the new state once they move there. Even if I have the NRP card (which I do)... if I can't pass the medic exam for the state of Florida, NY or any other state... I'm not going to get a license to work in that state. The one unicorn here is the military, who may work worldwide within the military health system. (same with military lawyers) But even military healthcare folks only receive initial certification or licensure in the state where they took their training.

Neat! I learned something new today.