FALL 2025: PROGRAM UPDATES!
Miramar College does NOT replace Certificate Of Completion documents for any EMGM course (You will have to use your college transcripts.).
Lost Certifications can be expensive to replace and can take a long time to process and be sent to you!
Pending your employer, you may be restricted from working if you do not have your certifications physically in-hand.
Majority of certifying agencies are 100% online now and you will need to upload them to their respective websites..
You will need to be signed off/verified by the Miramar College EMT Program Director on the NREMT website, once you successfully pass the course. It will then provide the option to schedule and pay for the exam.
Schedule as soon as possible! Do not delay!
This will be taken through a third-party company. This requires a separate fee. $80/Per Attempt
Computer based, multiple choice test.
Results will show online typically within 72 hours.
.... Once you pass the NREMT...
Total Initial Certification Cost: Approximately $520 (If staying in SD County. Prices can change elsewhere.)
California Ambulance Driver's Certificate
(DMV website: Scroll to "AMBULANCE DRIVERS"): Click HERE
$25.00 Application
LIVE SCAN Fingerprinting, a separate fee (Can Vary, ~$80. See attached form.)
Medical Examiner Certificate. Will need a physical done by a DMV approved doctor. This is a separate fee. It can vary ~$75-$100.
OR
You can search the Federal Website Here for DMV approved doctors.
See attached forms below if you use another DMV physician.
Buy the Ambulance Driver's Handbook, READ IT
Can be purchased at the CA DMV ($5.00)
Can also be purchased at Miramar College Bookstore ($7.15)
In the state of California, state and county certification will be completed ALL through the county you want to work in.
If you plan on working in San Diego County as an EMT. Click HERE (Create a Profile)
Fees: $161 ($75 state fee plus $86 county fee) You will get a STATE & COUNTY CERTIFICATION. Click HERE for fee schedule of San Diego County EMS.
Plus LIVE SCAN Fingerprinting, separate fee (Can Vary, ~$80)>>>
SD County EMS LiveScan Form
If you will work out of San Diego County, but still in California, you need to find the specific county agency website and follow their instructions.
You must go to the specific state EMS Authority website and look for instructions. (Example: "Texas EMS Authority")
READ THIS PRIOR TO
SENDING AN EMAIL TO AN EMPLOYER!
From what to wear, how to act and what to know and expect...
Be kind to patients, family and everyone you come across. You never know who you are talking to! Don't assume!
Remember, everyday is an interview. Be professional.
Continue to learn as much as possible, ask questions.
If you make a mistake, LEARN FROM IT!
Refresh your skills, assessments. TRAIN!
Remember where you came from... help others as much as possible with their pursuit.
Be a patient, family member, your partner at work, community ADVOCATE.
Look after yourself: mentally, physically and emotionally.
Don't get complacent, that's when most mistakes happen.
On the morning of November 5, 2017, Fire Captain Ryan J. Mitchell died by suicide. During this year, Captain Mitchell was 1 of 243 Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers in the United States who died by suicide according to the Ruderman White Paper on Mental Health and Suicide of First Responders. First Responders are at a greater risk for experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress, depression, substance use disorders and suicidal ideation. Many First Responders are reluctant to seek behavioral health services due to the stigma and shame associated with mental illness.
It's not only important to maintain your physical health as a first responder, but also your emotional and mental health. Look after yourself and your co-workers for any signs you or them may need intervention. Please see the brochure for more details.