The EMT Program at Miramar College is now requiring ALL students to take the EMGM 50A (BLS Provider CPR) course. Regardless of previous / current certification. This course is only $23.00, which is much cheaper than other locations. This is not just the CPR course, but also an orientation to the EMGM 105A. This allows the EMT students to become better prepared to enter the EMT class. 

The EMT Program will NO LONGER accept any other CPR certificates from other locations.
It must be the EMGM 50A course. 

For the FALL 2025, the COVID-19 vaccine is no longer mandatory for students. Students WILL be required to obtain the other immunizations that have always been required, found HERE. 

Due to students coming into contact with patients, the EMT Program will still recommend that students obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. Information can be found HERE. 

1. LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING 

"I've already completed LiveScan fingerprinting for 1 entity (DMV or San Diego County or Somewhere else..), do I have to do it again?"

• • • YES. Multiple agencies require LiveScan fingerprinting and due to privacy laws and guidelines, agencies are not allowed to share this information with anyone. This is why each agency will have a separate request form. Which in turn, is a separate fee. 

2. TOTAL COSTS

"Will it always be this expensive every time I re-certify?"

• • • NO. The initial fees and costs involved with initial certification are indeed great. However, once you are working, most employers may reimburse you the re-certification costs and typically costs are much cheaper. AS LONG AS YOU DO NOT LAPSE/EXPIRE.

3. TEXTBOOK

"Can I use an old edition of the textbook?"

• • • NO. The newest edition of the required textbook is necessary as their is updated information that the tests will reflect. 

"Can I use an eBook?"

• • • UP TO YOU. The eBook to the text is optional. Some students like to use it with the use of a tablet, laptop or other mobile device. 

"Is the MyBrady online resource required?"

• • • UP TO YOU. It is strongly suggested you obtain this, but it is not required. This online resource has flashcards, multiple practice quizzes, videos, PowerPoint presentations and it guides you through the textbook. 

4. IMMUNIZATIONS

"What if I just had a TB test last year, do I need another TB test done?"

• • • POSSIBLY. Students are required to have a recent TB test completed with negative results OR a negative chest X-Ray (Documents to be reviewed by Student Health Services.) within 4 months of the class starting. No Exceptions.

"If I am taking the Summer session EMT Class, do I need a flu shot?" 

• • • NO. This is only required of the fall and spring sessions. 

5. UNIFORMS

"Do the steel toe boots have to come from the bookstore?"

• • • NO. As long as the boots are a solid black, steel toe, station boot, they can come from anywhere. Students have reported they have found them at WalMart for a lower price. They can be either laced, zipper or slip-on, as station boots come in those styles. 

"Because it's cold outside, can I wear my own sweater/sweatshirt?"

• • • NO. Sweatshirts/sweaters and baseball hats MUST come from the bookstore only as it has the Miramar EMT/FIRE logo on it. No exceptions! The same applies to baseball hats, they must come from the bookstore, as it also has the Miramar logo.