Becoming an EMT

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In the EMS system, the emergency medical technician (EMT) is the entry level position and the start of a career in EMS. The EMT is a critical member of the EMS team trained for more than 160 hours in classroom, ambulance and hospital settings.  An EMT provides emergency medical care, typically supporting a paramedic partner, but also sometimes working independently. EMTs monitor patients and administer interventions for medical illness and traumatic injuries, both on the scene as well as in the ambulance during transport to the hospital. Additionally, EMTs may operate an ambulance while responding to the scene or transporting a patient to the hospital.

The Indianapolis EMS Education Services EMT program covers all the necessary curriculum to become a nationally registered EMT, qualified to work anywhere in the state and country. For more detailed information on becoming an EMT click here.

See below for more information about our course offerings or you can download our EMT program info sheet here.

Applications for the August 2025 traditional EMT Course have now closed. We are reviewing all of the applications with acceptance emails going out starting in early June. Due to the number of applications received, it may take a couple weeks to go through them all. 

Please note that this page is NOT for the EMT Trainee Program. For more information on our EMT Trainee program, please visit our 'careers' page.

Emergency Medical Technician – Basic State of Indiana Certification Course

Required Dates

• Classes begin in January, May and August of each year.

Required Prerequisites

• CPR for health care provider.

Location
Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) Headquarters
3930 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46254