Firehouse ems academy
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Firehouse EMS Academy
Firehouse EMS Academy offers a variety of Emergency Medical courses ranging from EMT, AEMT, American Heart Association CPR courses, to our Babysitter 101. To see when classes will be held next or to learn more about our courses you can find individual courses by clicking on the specific course tab or the Course Options tab.
EMT and AEMT
Both our Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and our Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) courses are taught to the national standard which means that you will not only be able to test for Utah state certification upon successful completion of the course but you will also be able to test for national certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
AHA CPR
We offer both Heartsaver and BLS CPR certification courses. Our classes revolve around the demands of our students but are open to the public as well. To see when we will be hosting our next CPR course check out the Course Calendar tab.
Other Course Options
We also offer a variety of other course options. Our most recent addition is our Babysitter 101 course. This is free to anyone of babysitting age. The class is approximately 2 1/2 hours long and covers basic First Aid, CPR, as well as many other Do's and Don't to follow while tending children.
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Firehouse EMS Academy EMT Classes are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights from 5:30pm-10:00pm.
OUR NEXT EMT COURSE STARTS
April 23rd and ends July 13th
In the 150 hour EMT course you will learn skills like how to properly conduct a Patient Assessment on both medical and trauma patients, CPR, how to properly assist a patients respirations with a Bag Valve Mask device, how to properly administer certain medications like an EPi-pen, Asprin, Nitro, oxygen, etc. You’ll learn proper placement of EKG patches, as well as treatment techniques for spinal immobilization, bleeding control, joint and long bone immobilization, environmental emergencies, chest pain, and stroke to name a few.
Firehouse EMS Academy offers interest free, in-house payment programs ask about them at registration.
Cost:
Tuition: $775.00 (Includes AHA BLS CPR certification, Firehouse T-shirt, Bandage kit, 150 hours of instruction and hands on training, 10 hour clinical ride along with West Valley City Fire Department, as well as online videos, lecture refreshers, practice tests and study guides)
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) state fees: $103.25 (paid directly to the BEMS not to Firehouse EMS Academy)
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) fee: $80 (paid directly to the NREMT not to Firehouse EMS Academy)
NREMT Practical Psychomotor Exam fee: $275 (Firehouse EMS Academy students receive a $175 discount paying only $100. (This fee IS paid to Firehouse EMS Academy)
required tests and equipment
(These Items may be purchased directly form Firehouse EMS Academy or you may obtain them on your own but, ALL ARE REQUIRED for the class)
Tuberculosis (TB) test: $20(or you must provide documentation that this test has been done with in the last year)
Blood Pressure (BP) cuff and Stethoscope: $40
Watch with a second hand: $15
EMT Textbook / Workbook combo: $212.95
Textbook ISBN: 9781284080179
Workbook ISBN: 9781284131062
Optional
Heart and Lung Lab day: $40 (On this day we will dissect and get (gloved) hands on with real pigs hearts, and sheep lungs as these are close representations of their human counter parts. You will get to see and feel as you explore these organs first hand.)
EMT Test Prep Package: $66.95 (This package provides practice tests, and other materials to further prepare you for the NREMT test)
Additional Firehouse EMS Academy T-shirt: $25.00
Firehouse EMS Academy Hoodie: $40.00
What do we require to sign up:
You must be 18 years old or older (you can take the class at 17 as long as your birthdate is within 120 day of the last day of the course)
You have to pass a criminal background check (this check is done by the BEMS and paid for in your BEMS fees)
You must be competent in both written and spoken English
A $175.00 deposit (The remaining $600.00 tuition balance is required by the first day of class, unless you have established a payment plan through Firehouse EMS Academy)
Additional information:
All students MUST be pre-registered with Firehouse EMS Academy prior to the start of class the first day
All students MUST attend the first day of class NO EXCEPTIONS
All students MUST have all fees and tuition paid in full prior to the start of class the first day (the only exception to this is if a student has pre-established a payment program through Firehouse EMS Academy)
All Students MUST have their text book and all required materials with them on the first day of class. Any student who does not have their text book or any of the required materials on the first day WILL BE REQUIRED to purchase it from Firehouse EMS Academy that night.
we are currently accepting ENROLLMENT for OUR NEXT EMT CLASS STARTing April 23rd.
Classes fill quickly, Click the “enroll now” tab for more info or to get registered TODAY.
Online ADVANCED EMT
The Firehouse EMS Academy Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course is a 150 hour course. Our April 2019 course will be a hybrid course. 50% of the course will be online learning and 50% will be in class, hands on learning and lecture.
In class days are: Saturdays from 8am to 5pm
OUR NEXT AEMT COURSE STARTS April 1st and ends June 29th
In the Advanced EMT class you will learn skills that build upon the knowledge gained in our EMT course, and add to the list of skills and treatments you can already preform. The skills include: Placement of a Supraglottic airway device as well as an et tube, Pediatric airway compromise treatment, IV therapy, Intraosseous infusions, and Cardiac Arrest Management including ekg interpritation, and many more.
Firehouse EMS Academy offers INTEREST free, in house payment programs ask about them at registration.
Cost:
Tuition: $775.00 (Tuition includes: a Firehouse T-shirt, IV Supplies, IO supplies, EKG supplies, 162 hours of instruction and hands on training, as well as online study guides, lecture refreshers, online videos and practice tests)
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) state fees: $60-103.25 (paid directly to the BEMS not to Firehouse EMS Academy)
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) fee: $100 (paid directly to the NREMT not to Firehouse EMS Academy)
NREMT Practical Psychomotor Exam fee: $300 (Firehouse EMS Academy students receive a $150 discount paying only $150. (This fee IS paid to Firehouse EMS Academy)
required tests and equipment
(These Items may be purchased directly form Firehouse EMS Academy or you may obtain them on your own but, ALL ARE REQUIRED for the class)
Tuberculosis (TB) test: $20 (or have documentation that this test has been done within the last year)
Blood Pressure (BP) cuff and Stethoscope: $40
Watch with a second hand: $15
Current AHA approved CPR Certification: $45.00 (or a current AHA Card)
Textbook / Workbook combo: $241.95
Textbook ISBN: 9781284136562
Workbook ISBN: 9780763792640
Optional
Heart and Lung Lab day: $40 (On this day we will dissect and get (gloved) hands on with real pigs hearts, and cow lungs as these are close representations of their human counter parts. You will get to see and feel as you explore these organs first hand)
AEMT Test Prep Package: $62.95 (This package provides practice tests, and other materials to further prepare you for the NREMT test)
Additional Firehouse EMS Academy T-shirt: $25.00
Firehouse EMS Academy Hoodie: $40.00
What do we require to sign up?:
You must be 18 years old or older
You must hold a current Utah State EMT Certification
You have to pass a confidential criminal background check (this check is done by the BEMS and paid for in your BEMS fees)
You must be competent in both written and spoken English
A $175.00 non-refundable deposit (The remaining $600.00 tuition balance is required by the first day of class, UNLESS you have established an interest free, in house payment plan through Firehouse EMS Academy)
Additional information:
All students MUST be pre-registered with Firehouse EMS Academy prior to the start of class the first day
All students MUST attend the first day of class NO EXCEPTIONS
All students MUST have all fees and tuition paid in full prior to the start of class the first day (the only exception to this is if a student has pre-established an interest free, in-house payment program through Firehouse EMS Academy)
All Students MUST have their text book and all required materials with them on the first day of class. Any student who does not have their text book or any of the required materials on the first day WILL BE REQUIRED to purchase it from Firehouse EMS Academy that night
Firehouse EMS Academy Price comparison:
Firehouse EMS Academy Tuition= $775.00 + we offer our interest free in house payment plans!
Competitor #1 tuition= $785.00 + NO payment plan
Competitor #2 tuition= $875.00 + NO payment plan
Competitor #3 tuition= $775.00 + They offer payment plans
we are currently accepting ENROLLMENT for OUR NEXT aEMT CLASS STARTing april 1, 2019.
Classes fill quickly, Click the “Enroll now” tab for more info or to get registered TODAY
Babysitter 101
Our Babysitter 101 course is a free 2 1/2 hour class that teaches the fundamentals of babysitting first aid. This is not a certification course. This course is aimed at teaching all children of babysitting age things like when to call 911 or when they should call the parents. Heimlich and Hands only CPR. How to treat minor burns and cuts. How to recognize a seizure, what to do in a power outage, etc.
Our next babysitter 101 course is:
Wednesday March 6th, from 5:30-8:00pm
Enroll Now
To enroll in any of our courses is easy! We offer 3 simple options. FIRST: Just fill out the form below and a member of our staff will contact you within 24 hours to schedule a personal enrollment appointment. SECOND: You can contact Kyle directly at (801)-706-5652 or Kyle@FirehouseEMSAcademy.com to schedule a personal enrollment appointment. THIRD: You can simply click on the "COURSE OPTIONS" tab, pay the $175.00 deposit online and fill out the form. This option secures your spot in the class immediately, and you can fill out the enrollment paperwork at your convenience.
Our Office
2834 South 2700 West
West Valley City, Utah 84119
United States
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5pm-10:30pm
Or to schedule an appointment please call: (801)-706-5652