Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
The College of the Florida Keys Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician is approved by the State of Florida Department of Health Board of EMS. The requirements of the EMT program approval are publicly available on the Florida State Legislation website, including an explanation of the consequences of non-approval. Click here to learn more
The College’s Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician program prepares students for licensure as an EMT. Upon completion of the EMT certificate program, students sit for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) examination. The passage rates are listed below on this page and are publicly disclosed on the Department of Health Board of EMS Program page
This program is designed for persons involved in emergency care of the sick and injured. EMT program participants have included firefighters, law enforcement officers, volunteer rescue personnel, lifeguards and those wishing to enter the EMS profession at hospitals and other healthcare agencies. Graduates may find employment in agencies such as city/ county EMS systems, private ambulance services, hospitals, clinics, physician/ doctor offices, laboratories, dialysis centers, paid and/ or volunteer fire departments, air ambulance services, home health care agencies and hyperbaric chambers.
Interested students need to first apply for general admission to the college. Upon acceptance, students will then register for EMT courses. Space is limited. Additional information will be provided upon course registration.
Program Costs
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition | $1,310.64 | $5,264.76 |
| Fees* | $678.00 | $678.00 |
| Books | $263.25 | $263.25 |
| Total | $2,251.89 | $6,206.01 |
*This is an estimated cost of the program. Fees do not include the cost of required vaccinations, health screening or basic life support certification.
Post-graduation certification fees:
$35.00 Certification application fee to Florida Department of Health.
$80.00 National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Exam fee.
Fingerprinting fees will vary by service provider.
For more information regarding Emergency Medical Technician licensing in Florida please visit:
http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/emt-paramedics/licensing/index.html
Students applying for certification outside of Florida will want to check with the particular state for associated fees.
Pass Rates
| EMT Program / CFK | 3-Year Average | 1-Year Average |
| Attempted The Exam | First Attempt Pass | Attempted the Exam | First Attempt Pass | Cumulative Pass within 3 Attempts | Cumulative Pass within 6 Attempts | Failed All 6 Attempts | Eligible for retest | Did not complete within 2 years |
| 59 | 42% | 10 | 50% | 70% | 70% | 0 | 30% | 0% |