On Campus
EMT
Whether you are looking to expand your health career options or volunteer in your local community as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Creighton University’s industry-leading EMT course will help you reach your goals. The EMT course meets twice per week for four hours. In addition to classroom learning, you will also engage in ambulance and hospital clinical experiences. That means you will gain the knowledge, skills and hands-on practice you need to provide exceptional emergency medical care.
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Course Details
Our EMT course emphasizes patient assessment and reinforcement of the basic sequence of emergency care procedures. The course follows the United States Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician, Educational Standards and Guidelines. Developed by emergency medical and education experts, this curriculum ensures you are receiving the highest quality, most up-to-date EMT education.
Outcomes
Creighton’s creative, innovative, cutting-edge EMT education means you will be prepared to pass your national exam and for your EMT future. Learn more about program outcomes.
Admission Requirements
BLS Certification
o As an EMT student, you are required to have American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification or equivalent certification. Certification that only assesses cognitive (written) skills will not satisfy this requirement. The course must include hands-on, psychomotor skills competency check-off.
Equivalent BLS courses include:
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Safety & Health Institute CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer
- Need to earn your certification? Creighton offers American Heart Association BLS courses.
Background Check
Because of the nature of the field and clinical components of your EMT education, you are required to complete a comprehensive certified background check. This will be completed by a vendor chosen by Creighton. Effective Fall 2025, the cost for this is included in your tuition and fees costs. Instructions will be provided in your post-acceptance welcome package.
Immunization Compliance
As an EMT student, you must comply with the immunization requirements for Creighton Health Sciences students. Instructions for submitting immunization information will be provided in your acceptance materials. Learn more.
In addition to the Application you must supply:
- High School or College transcripts
- Copy of driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID
- Short Essay
Contact Us
Questions? Please contact us:
Phone: 402.280.1280
Email: ems@creighton.edu
Cost
- Effective for courses starting after Aug 1, 2025, the total tuition and associated University fees for this course is $1,250*
- Payment in Full is due 60 days before the course start date.
- Other Costs (may vary):
- Immunizations
- Textbooks
- Certification Exam Fee
- Parking Pass for on-campus parking
*This is the non-credit cost. Students registering for college credit will be billed at the current credit hour rate. The cost of tuition is subject to change.
Course Dates
Course offerings include two, four-hour sessions per week on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons or evenings.
- May 22 - Aug. 7, 2025
- Tues. and Thur. 6–10 p.m. *App deadline Apr. 1, 2025
- Aug. 19 - Dec. 11, 2025
- Tues. and Thur. 12:30–4:30 p.m. *App deadline May 1, 2025
- Aug. 19 - Dec. 11, 2025
- Tues. and Thur. 6–10 p.m. *App deadline May 1, 2025
- Jan. 13 - May 13, 2026
- Tues. and Thur. 12:30–4:30 p.m. *App deadline Oct. 1, 2025
- Jan. 13 - May 13, 2026
- Tues. and Thur. 6–10 p.m. *App deadline Oct. 1, 2025
- May 19 - Aug. 15, 2026
- Tues. and Thur. 6–10 p.m. *App deadline Feb. 1, 2026
