"We don't follow the standards, we set them"
CA EMSA Approved • NREMT Certified

Become an EMT
in San Diego

Get your EMT certification in America's Finest City. Our 172-hour CA EMSA-approved program includes flexible online lectures and a three-day skills weekend. Start a rewarding career in emergency medical services in San Diego.

Serving students from San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, El Cajon, and San Diego County

172
Training Hours
4
Class Tracks
20+
Years Experience
Training at San Diego EMT
NREMT Pass Rates
Above National Average

Choose Your Path to EMT Certification

We offer multiple class formats to fit your schedule and learning style. All tracks include the same 172-hour curriculum with a 3-day skills weekend.

Boot Camp

Two weeks of intensive daily training in San Diego — launch your EMT career on the fastest timeline possible.

2 Weeks Daily
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Fast Track

Four focused weeks of daytime classes give San Diego students a quick but thorough path to certification.

4 Weeks Mon–Thu
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Accelerated

San Diego working professionals choose this track — evening and weekend sessions that fit your lifestyle.

7–10 Wks Eves/Wknd
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Traditional

Twice-weekly evening classes over 14 weeks — the most affordable way to earn your EMT cert in San Diego.

14 Weeks Tue & Thu

Why Choose San Diego EMT?

We've been training EMTs for over 20 years. Here's what sets us apart.

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CA EMSA Approved

Our program is fully approved by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority. Graduate ready for state and national certification with our 172-hour curriculum.

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High NREMT Pass Rates

San Diego graduates outpace national NREMT averages — our curriculum integrates exam strategy from your very first week.

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All-Inclusive Tuition

San Diego students pay one price for everything — textbooks, lab equipment, and all course materials included.

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Flexible Scheduling

San Diego offers four class tracks — from two-week intensives to 14-week evening schedules. Pick your pace.

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Hands-On Training

San Diego-area clinical rotations and ride-alongs with local agencies let you practice real patient assessment and care skills.

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Career Support

San Diego County EMS agencies know our graduates — we offer career coaching, resume help, and employer introductions.

Tour San Diego EMT Training

Preview our San Diego EMT training experience. Our CA EMSA-approved 172-hour program features flexible online lectures and intensive hands-on skills weekends.

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Register Today &
Start Your EMT Career

Start your San Diego EMT career today — register with just $50 to hold your seat. Our San Diego classes fill up fast!

  • Only $50 to register — hold your seat today
  • Payment plans available — pay over time
  • All materials included — books, supplies, and materials in tuition
  • San Diego start dates — new classes begin every 2 weeks
  • Secure online payment — Visa, Mastercard, Amex accepted
🔥 San Diego Classes Filling Fast! Our next session in San Diego starts soon. Seats are limited — sign up today.

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Please read this document carefully. This is a legal agreement between you and EMS University LLC. ("EMSU") that governs your use of any EMSU course(s) and any associated software code, documentation or other materials made available by EMSU.



Save time and secure your seat by paying the $50 registration fee now. Registration fee is normally due 10 days before class starts to secure your seat. If you are within the 10 day period, please contact us to pay the registration fee. If you are selecting a Payment Plan please be aware of the required payment schedule. Additional Fees may apply depending on what items are required in order for you to enter the program. Books and Materials are all included in Tuition. Fees are typical for entry into EMT programs across San Diego County. Registration fees are non-refundable. Click Here to see estimated additional costs and/or fees. Payment options will also display on the next page. All payment plans are subject to a $250 finance fee.

Note: California State Law requires the collection of a nominal Student Tuition Recovery Fund fee of $2.50 for the Traditional and Accelerated Sessions, $5 for the Fast Track Session and $7.50 for Boot Camp. This is already included in the total pricing for the course.

1.1 You cannot transfer, copy, distribute or otherwise share the materials you have printed out or obtained with others, except as provided by the "fair use" doctrine for educational purposes and not for profit.



2.1 Ownership of Course(s). All right, title, and interest (including all copyrights and other intellectual property rights) in the Course in both print and machine readable form belongs to EMSU or its licensors or suppliers. You acquire no proprietary interest in the Course or copies thereof. 



2.2 Except as specifically provided in Section 1.1, you are prohibited from downloading, storing, reproducing, transmitting, displaying, publishing, copying, distributing or using the Course(s). You may not modify, adapt, translate or create derivative works of the Course(s) except in accordance with this Agreement or with the prior written consent of EMSU. You may be held legally responsible for any infringement that is caused or encouraged by your failure to abide by the terms of this Agreement. 



2.3 You may not remove, redact or otherwise obscure the copyright, trademark or other notices contained in the Course(s).



3.1 Technical Support. You may contact EMSU during regular business hours by telephone, email or fax if you experience difficulties connecting to or using technical features of the Course(s) during the period of time for which you have paid the applicable Course(s) fees.



3.2 Students registering for this course certify they have a computer and that they meet the following technical requirements.



4.1 Content Support. EMSU provides no support for questions related to the content of the Course(s), except during class itself. EMSU does, however, encourage your content-related feedback, and will forward feedback and inquiries to the Course content developer. 



5.1 THE COURSE(S) AND ANY SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS AND EMSU AND ITS LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY EMSU, ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY, AND YOU MAY NOT RELY UPON SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE.



6. User Obligations.



6.1 You hereby represent and warrant that the information you have provided on the customer information or registration form is true and accurate.



6.2 You are entirely responsible for any and all activities that occur under your account, and you are responsible to oversee and protect against unauthorized or unlawful use of or access to the Course(s). You shall notify EMSU immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. 



6.3 You will indemnify and hold harmless EMSU and its licensors or suppliers against any and all judgments, settlements, penalties, costs and expenses (including attorneys' fee) paid or incurred in connection with claims due to, resulting from or arising in connection with your actions or negligence, including but not limited to those attributable to any breach of this agreement or any infringement, misappropriation or violation of any copyrights, intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights of any third party.



7. Limitations of Liability. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER EMSU NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED ON BEHALF OF EMSU IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF A COURSE OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGE FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFIT, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF DATA, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE COURSE, EVEN IF EMSU HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL EMSU OR ITS LICENSORS OR SUPPLIER'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE COURSE(S).



7.1 Detrimental Reliance. If you rely on this agreement to your detriment, and if it is found that damages exist under this agreement, you are only entitled to no more than amount you paid for the course.



8. Miscellaneous.



8.1 Termination. These General Terms and Conditions, including the Additional Terms, may be changed from time to time as described below or by written agreement. Charges and payment terms may be changed in accordance with your applicable price schedule or purchase agreement; all other provisions may be changed by EMSU immediately upon notice. 



8.2 Refund Policy. 



You agree to be bound to the EMS University Catalog with regard to the refund policy. Please contact us via email or Live Chat for a current copy,



8.3 Responsibility. You agree that your certification is your sole responsibility. This means that you are solely responsible and provide warranty to EMSU that you meet the criteria to register for the course(s) you choose to register for and that EMSU cannot be held responsible for any oversight, negligence or breech of duty and/or due diligence in this respect. This is an integration clause, meaning that through your registration, you hereby agree that this registration is all-inclusive for this agreement for registration and that no other oral agreement or written agreement prior shall be binding. 



8.4. EMS University Guidelines. You hereby agree to be bound to EMS University Standard Operating Guidelines which shall be available upon written request to administrative staff upon reasonable notice at any time and shall be provided within a reasonable time to the student. 



9.1 Choice of Law and Forum. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona without regard to that body of law known as conflicts of law, and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the Sale of Goods. You agree that any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the state of Arizona, USA, and agree to submit to personal jurisdiction in the State of Arizona for that purpose.



9.2 Transferability. You may not assign your rights to access and use the Course(s) without the prior written consent of EMSU.



9.3 Complete Agreement. These General Terms and Conditions, and any Additional Terms constitute the complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement regarding the Online Course between you and EMSU. It supersedes and replaces any previous or contemporaneous written or oral agreements and communications relating to the Online Course.



9.4 Waiver/Modification. No waiver or modification of the terms of this Agreement shall be effective unless ratified in writing and signed by both you and EMSU. This Agreement will not be amended or modified by the terms of any purchase order or acknowledgement, regardless of whether EMSU may have accepted or signed the same. Any party's failure to enforce the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver of any other provisions or rights.



9.5 Severability. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision of the Agreement shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 



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