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EMT-Basic
Build the skills to respond when every second counts. CAHE’s EMT-Basic Program introduces students to patient assessment, basic life support, and the essential skills used to care for patients before they reach the hospital.
Program Overview
Learn about what this program offers and what you'll achieve.
What is EMT-Basic?
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides emergency medical care to people experiencing illness or injury. EMTs assess patients, provide basic lifesaving interventions, and help transport patients safely to an appropriate healthcare facility.
What does a professional do?
EMTs work as part of an emergency medical services team, providing care under medical oversight and within their authorized scope of practice. Responsibilities may include assessing patients and recognizing life-threatening conditions; performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED); providing basic airway support and administering oxygen; controlling bleeding and providing initial care for injuries; assisting with patient movement and safe transport; communicating patient information to other healthcare professionals; and documenting assessments and care provided.
Professional Characteristics
- Compassion and respect for patients.
- Clear communication and teamwork.
- Sound judgment under pressure.
- Adaptability in changing environments.
- Attention to safety and detail.
- Professionalism and accountability.
Program Highlights
- Classroom instruction connecting emergency care concepts to patient scenarios.
- Hands-on practice in essential EMT skills.
- Simulated emergencies that build communication and decision-making skills.
- Preparation for the NYS EMT-Basic Certification Exam.
- Hybrid schedule with Sunday virtual lectures and weekday evening labs in Brooklyn.
Program Structure
Format: Hybrid/Blended
Clinical rotations: Begin during the program (24 clinical hours)
Classroom hours: 118 hours. Skills laboratory hours: 98 hours. Clinical or field experience: 24+ hours. Virtual lectures take place between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Sundays. In-person labs take place between 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Brooklyn campus.
Graduation Requirements
✓ Meet all academic requirements.
✓ Meet all clinical and field experience requirements and attain all required competencies.
✓ Meet all financial obligations.
✓ Complete an exit interview.
Certification & Licensure
Professional credentials and licensing requirements.
Certification Exam
New York State EMT Certification Exam
Licensure Required
Licensure is required to begin work in this field within the state(s) where students are currently located.
Click here for licensure requirements for all other states ↗Mission & Goals
What we aim to achieve and how we measure success.
Mission Statement
The mission of CAHE’s EMT-Basic Program is to prepare students to provide safe, compassionate, and effective entry-level emergency medical care through foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional development.
Goals
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Assess scene safety and identify potential hazards.
- Conduct a systematic patient assessment.
- Recognize emergencies requiring immediate intervention.
- Demonstrate basic life support and emergency care skills within the EMT scope of practice.
- Apply safe patient movement and transport techniques.
- Communicate patient information clearly to other healthcare professionals.
- Document assessments and care provided.
Course Schedule
Class and clinical scheduling information.
CAHE’s EMT-Basic Program is offered in a hybrid/blended format at the Brooklyn campus. Virtual lectures take place between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Sundays. In-person labs take place between 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students also complete 24+ hours of clinical or field experience.
Location
The program is offered in a Hybrid/Blended format. Lectures take place online; labs and clinical or field experience take place in person.
Schedule Details
Course schedule: November 30, 2026 – March 24, 2027. Virtual lectures: Sundays, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. In-person labs (Brooklyn): Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Program hours: 118 classroom hours, 98 skills laboratory hours, and 24+ clinical or field experience hours.
Upcoming Cohorts
November 2026 (Brooklyn)
BrooklynStarts: November 30, 2026
Ends: March 2027
Schedule: Evening
Virtual lectures Sundays 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; labs Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 PM–9:30 PM. Applications close November 30, 2026.
Clinical Schedule
Clinical or field experience: 24+ hours
Program Curriculum
Courses, hours, and what you'll learn.
The EMT-Basic curriculum includes classroom instruction, skills laboratory practice, and clinical or field experience totaling 240+ clock hours.
EMT-Basic Courses
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| — | Introduction to EMT |
| — | EMT Lab |
| — | Clinical Rotations |
Admissions Requirements
Prerequisites and eligibility requirements.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission to the EMT-Basic program.
General Requirements
- • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older prior to orientation.
- • Applicants must have completed a recognized high school or equivalent. Individuals who attended an online high school, or who were homeschooled, should contact the Admissions Department to determine their eligibility to enroll.
- • Applicants must be in good mental and physical health, free from any physical handicaps which would interfere with their work. Ultimately, individuals must meet the Technical Standards for Admissions listed for each program.
Technical Standards
This policy outlines the technical standards that each applicant/student must be able to accomplish.
Each applicant/student must be able to:
- • Communicate effectively via telephone and radio equipment
- • Lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)
- • Interpret oral, written and diagnostic form instructions
- • Use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations
- • Be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights
- • Function efficiently without interruption throughout an entire work shift
- • Calculate weight and volume ratios
- • Read English language manuals and road maps
- • Accurately discern street signs and addresses
- • Interview patients, patient family members and bystanders
- • Document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format, in light of legal ramifications of such
- • Converse, in English, with coworkers and hospital staff with regard to the status of the patient
- • Perform all tasks related to the highest quality patient care
- • Bend, stoop and crawl on uneven terrain
- • Withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold and moisture
- • Work in low light situations and confined spaces
- • Work with other providers to make appropriate patient care decisions
Any applicant who does not meet the technical standards as outlined above is ineligible for admission to the school.
Any student whose status changes while enrolled and no longer meets the technical standards as outlined above may not be allowed to continue to progress through the program.
Admission Process
Step-by-step admissions instructions.
No entrance exam is required for the EMT-Basic Program. The admission process consists of two main steps: Application & Documents, and Interview. Applications for the November 30, 2026 cohort close on November 30, 2026.
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STEP 1: APPLICATION & DOCUMENTS
Applicants should complete the general program application (www.cahe.edu/apply) along with a $50.00 (non-refundable) application fee. All required supplemental documents may be found on the "Application Checklist" and should be mailed/submitted in-person. Documents may either be submitted individually or together. All documents should be in prior to the scheduled interview date. No entrance exam is required for the EMT-Basic Program. The application deadline for the November 30, 2026 cohort is November 30, 2026.
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STEP 2: INTERVIEW
A formal interview is required of all applicants as the last step in the admissions process. Applicants are encouraged to dress professionally and to familiarize themselves with the field, program structure, as well as accreditation.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition, fees, and payment-related details.
Academic Year: 2026–2027
Tuition for the EMT-Basic Program is $1,850.00. Federal financial aid is not available for this program.
Tuition
Total Tuition: $1,850.00 plus fees, or $2,325.
fees listed below
| Due | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition due as arranged at enrollment | $1,850.00 |
Fees
| Category | Due | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee Non-refundable | Upon Registration | $100.00 |
| Clinical/Lab Fee | Prior to start | $250.00 |
| Technology Fee | Prior to start | $125.00 |
Repeat Course Fee: This fee of $500 will apply to any term that a student is repeating a course that they previously failed.
Additional Costs
Clinical Clearance
$280.00
Estimated at $280 and depending on the student’s health insurance.
Textbooks
$500.00
Students are required to purchase all textbooks on their own. Textbook cost is estimated at $500.
Required Ems Supplies
$150.00
Required EMS supplies are estimated at $150.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Federal financial aid is not available for the EMT-Basic Program.
Payment Plans
Payment plans may be available to students on a case-by-case basis. Contact Admissions for details.
Refund Policy
Cancellation and refund details.
Enrollment Agreement Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your Enrollment Agreement within seven (7) business days of signing the Enrollment Agreement, you will be refunded your registration fee as well as any tuition paid to date. Thereafter, if you cancel your Enrollment Agreement, or if your acceptance into the program is rescinded, you will be liable for the non-refundable registration fee plus tuition liability as of your last date of physical attendance (defined as the last day in which you participated in academically-related activity, including projects, clinical experience or examinations).
The registration fee, cost of any textbooks, term/quarterly fees and tuition liability paid as of the student’s last date of physical attendance are non-refundable. Total tuition liability is limited to the term/quarter during which the student withdraws, is dismissed or terminated and any previous quarter completed. Refunds are calculated based on the student’s last day of physical attendance and the total quarter’s tuition due, not the total tuition paid by the student up to that point. A student’s last day of attendance is defined as the last day in which the student participated in academically-related activity, including projects, clinical experience or examinations.
During the First Quarter of the Program
| Student's Last Date of Attendance | The School May Retain No More Than |
|---|---|
| 1st week of the Quarter | 0% of the total Quarter’s Tuition ($0.00) |
| 2nd week of the Quarter | 0% of the total Quarter’s Tuition ($0.00) |
| 3rd week of the Quarter | 0% of the total Quarter’s Tuition ($0.00) |
| 4th week of the Quarter | 80% of the total Quarter’s Tuition ($1,480.00) |
| 5th week of the Quarter | 100% of the total Quarter’s Tuition ($1,850.00) |
Accreditation
Programmatic and institutional accreditation.
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NYS DOH
Accreditation
Employment Opportunities
Where graduates work and what certifications open the door.
NYS EMT
Credentialing exam
New York State EMT Certification Exam
State licensure required to practice. See professional licensure by state .
Clinical Geography
Where students train across the New York metro area.
Clinical education connects classroom learning to affiliated healthcare sites across Brooklyn, Staten Island, and other nearby parts of the New York metro. Placements depend on program requirements, site availability, and affiliation arrangements—not every student is assigned to the same site.
Training locations for this program
- Brooklyn
Site names, neighborhoods, and program coverage on the Clinical Education Sites hub reflect representative partner affiliations. Specific student placements vary by cohort, schedule, and clinical capacity.