Summer 2025: Important Information
The EMT Program will NO LONGER accept any other CPR certificates from other locations.
It must be the EMGM 50A course.
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.
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.
NO. The newest edition of the required textbook is necessary as their is updated information that the tests will reflect.
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.
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.
YES. 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 weeks of the class starting. No Exceptions.
NO. This is only required of the fall and spring sessions.
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.
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.