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EMT classes in California

46 EMT and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

37 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

EMTs and paramedics assess injuries and illnesses, give emergency medical care and may take patients to hospital. A basic EMT course usually takes less than a year and the intermediate level up to two, and every state requires a license.1 In California, 8 of the 46 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 9 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 46 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in California?

$470 to $1,895

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 43 programs with a price: $276 to $13,500

Finished the program
80%
Working 6 months later
71%
Earned a year, estimated
about $36,000
Length
16 to 31 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in California?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

EMT classes in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Riverside and other California cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 14 more programs are in 11 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.

All 46 EMT and paramedic programs in California approved for funding

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46 programs

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - B Initial Certification Training

    Project Heartbeat, Oakland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Project Heartbeat, Oakland · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - B Initial Certification Training at Project Heartbeat
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,244
    Length
    5 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,046
    a year, estimated
    $33,000
    price
    $3,000

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic Program

    American Medical Response West, Roseville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    American Medical Response West, Roseville · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,500
    Program website, Paramedic Program at American Medical Response West
    More details about Paramedic Program at American Medical Response West
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,390
    Students counted
    781
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,500

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut

    No diploma needed

    Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,100
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. San Antonio College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. San Antonio College
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    25%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,017
    Length
    27 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    481
    a year, estimated
    $36,100
    price
    Not reported

  • ParamedicHybridEducation and courses

    EMT-P Paramedic: Certificate of Achievement

    Napa Valley College, Napa

    Education and courses

    Napa Valley College, Napa · Paramedic · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,840
    Program website, EMT-P Paramedic: Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
    More details about EMT-P Paramedic: Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,988
    Students counted
    266
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,840

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic (Certificate)

    College of the Siskiyous, Weed

    Education and courses

    College of the Siskiyous, Weed · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$34,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,950
    School website, Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic (Certificate) at College of the Siskiyous
    More details about Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic (Certificate) at College of the Siskiyous
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,574
    Length
    58 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,120
    Students counted
    222
    a year, estimated
    $34,300
    price
    $1,950

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    MiraCosta Community College, Oceanside

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MiraCosta Community College, Oceanside · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,295
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at MiraCosta Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at MiraCosta Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $355
    Students counted
    218
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,295

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Mission Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Mission Hills · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,800
    Price if you pay yourself$595
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    43%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,438
    Length
    18 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $580
    Students counted
    197
    a year, estimated
    $37,800
    price
    $595

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician I

    Fresno City College, Fresno

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fresno City College, Fresno · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,300
    Price if you pay yourself$480
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician I at Fresno City College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician I at Fresno City College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,078
    Length
    18 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,179
    Students counted
    163
    a year, estimated
    $24,300
    price
    $480

  • EMTIn personPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Mt. San Jacinto Community College, San Jacinto

    Prerequisite courses

    Mt. San Jacinto Community College, San Jacinto · EMT · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$80,000
    Price if you pay yourself$355
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. San Jacinto Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. San Jacinto Community College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,009
    Length
    17 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    140
    a year, estimated
    $80,000
    price
    $355

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    University of Antelope Valley, Lancaster

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Antelope Valley, Lancaster · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,422
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at University of Antelope Valley
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at University of Antelope Valley
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,214
    Length
    11 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,266
    Students counted
    133
    a year, estimated
    $28,900
    price
    $1,422

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Downey Adult School, Downey

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Downey Adult School, Downey · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,299
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Downey Adult School
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Downey Adult School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    15%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,076
    Length
    24 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    131
    a year, estimated
    $44,300
    price
    $1,299

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Vallejo Regional Education Center, Fairfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Vallejo Regional Education Center, Fairfield · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,995
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Vallejo Regional Education Center
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $580
    Students counted
    108
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,995

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    College of the Sequoias, Visalia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of the Sequoias, Visalia · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$276
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at College of the Sequoias
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at College of the Sequoias
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $725
    Students counted
    105
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $276

  • EMTIn personPrerequisite courses

    Skills Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Training Course

    College of Marin, Greenbrae

    Prerequisite courses

    College of Marin, Greenbrae · EMT · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$322
    Program website, Skills Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Training Course at College of Marin
    More details about Skills Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Training Course at College of Marin
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $612
    Students counted
    91
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $322

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Conejo Valley Adult Education, Thousand Oaks

    No diploma needed

    Conejo Valley Adult Education, Thousand Oaks · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,400
    Price if you pay yourself$1,370
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Conejo Valley Adult Education
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,600
    Length
    22 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $130
    Students counted
    90
    a year, estimated
    $30,400
    price
    $1,370

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic (M)Mas585/Mas585B/Mas585C/Mce585

    Moreno Valley College CTE, Moreno Valley

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Moreno Valley College CTE, Moreno Valley · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$56,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,559
    Program website, Paramedic (M)Mas585/Mas585B/Mas585C/Mce585 at Moreno Valley College CTE
    More details about Paramedic (M)Mas585/Mas585B/Mas585C/Mce585 at Moreno Valley College CTE
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,076
    Length
    58 weeks, 29 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    89
    a year, estimated
    $56,300
    price
    $3,559

  • EMTHybridPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    West Hills College Lemoore, Lemoore

    Prerequisite courses

    West Hills College Lemoore, Lemoore · EMT · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$299
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at West Hills College Lemoore
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at West Hills College Lemoore
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    85
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $299

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    EMT Program

    College of the Redwoods, Eureka

    No diploma needed

    College of the Redwoods, Eureka · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,300
    Price if you pay yourself$276
    School website, EMT Program at College of the Redwoods
    More details about EMT Program at College of the Redwoods
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,079
    Length
    16 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $556
    Students counted
    82
    a year, estimated
    $44,300
    price
    $276

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Moreno Valley College CTE, Moreno Valley

    No diploma needed

    Moreno Valley College CTE, Moreno Valley · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$22,900
    Price if you pay yourself$447
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Moreno Valley College CTE
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Moreno Valley College CTE
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,737
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    72
    a year, estimated
    $22,900
    price
    $447

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Southern California Regional Occupational Center, Torrance

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern California Regional Occupational Center, Torrance · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,300
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    71
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,300

  • EMTIn personPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

    Lassen Community College, Susanville

    Prerequisite courses

    Lassen Community College, Susanville · EMT · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$39,800
    Price if you pay yourself$391
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) at Lassen Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) at Lassen Community College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,943
    Length
    17 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    68
    a year, estimated
    $39,800
    price
    $391

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Oroville Adult Education-Career and Technical Center, Oroville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oroville Adult Education-Career and Technical Center, Oroville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,500
    Price if you pay yourself$950
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Oroville Adult Education-Career and Technical Center
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Oroville Adult Education-Career and Technical Center
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,379
    Length
    12 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $335
    Students counted
    68
    a year, estimated
    $33,500
    price
    $950

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Yuba College, Marysville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Yuba College, Marysville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$332
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Yuba College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    65
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $332

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program

    CSULB, College of Professional and International Education, Long Beach

    Education and courses

    CSULB, College of Professional and International Education, Long Beach · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,495
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program at CSULB, College of Professional and International Education
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program at CSULB, College of Professional and International Education
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,495

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Concord

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Concord · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,302
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. Diablo Adult Education
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. Diablo Adult Education
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,871
    Length
    19 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $732
    Students counted
    47
    a year, estimated
    $39,500
    price
    $1,302

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedic Program (Certificate)

    Butte College, Oroville

    Education and courses

    Butte College, Oroville · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourself$2,546
    Program website, Paramedic Program (Certificate) at Butte College
    More details about Paramedic Program (Certificate) at Butte College
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    16%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,500
    Length
    34 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,904
    Students counted
    47
    a year, estimated
    $34,000
    price
    $2,546

  • ParamedicHybridEducation and courses

    EMT-Paramedic

    West Hills College Lemoore, Lemoore

    Education and courses

    West Hills College Lemoore, Lemoore · Paramedic · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,794
    Program website, EMT-Paramedic at West Hills College Lemoore
    More details about EMT-Paramedic at West Hills College Lemoore
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    30
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,794

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certificate of Achievement EMED: Emergency Medical Services

    Contra Costa College, San Pablo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Contra Costa College, San Pablo · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,000
    Price if you pay yourself$981
    School website, Certificate of Achievement EMED: Emergency Medical Services at Contra Costa College
    More details about Certificate of Achievement EMED: Emergency Medical Services at Contra Costa College
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,991
    Length
    32 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,690
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    $36,000
    price
    $981

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Antelope Valley Adult School, Lancaster

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Antelope Valley Adult School, Lancaster · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Antelope Valley Adult School
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Antelope Valley Adult School
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    19 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    24
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Berkeley Adult School, Berkeley

    No diploma needed

    Berkeley Adult School, Berkeley · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$995
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Berkeley Adult School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $995

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Porterville College, Porterville

    No diploma needed

    Porterville College, Porterville · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$410
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Porterville College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Porterville College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $804
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $410

  • EMTIn personEducation and courses

    Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Accomplishment

    City College of San Francisco, San Francisco

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San Francisco · EMT · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$414
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $282
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $414

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician CC

    Kern Community College District, Bakersfield

    No diploma needed

    Kern Community College District, Bakersfield · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$460
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician CC at Kern Community College District
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician CC at Kern Community College District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $310
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $460

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    College Of The Desert, Palm Desert

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of The Desert, Palm Desert · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$506
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at College Of The Desert
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at College Of The Desert
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $55
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $506

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certificate of Achievement

    College Of The Desert, Palm Desert

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of The Desert, Palm Desert · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$920
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certificate of Achievement at College Of The Desert
    More details about Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certificate of Achievement at College Of The Desert
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $110
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $920

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EMT Training Program

    California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,495
    School website, EMT Training Program at California State University, Dominguez Hills
    More details about EMT Training Program at California State University, Dominguez Hills
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $517
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,495

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) BC

    Kern Community College District, Bakersfield

    No diploma needed

    Kern Community College District, Bakersfield · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) BC at Kern Community College District
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) BC at Kern Community College District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,870
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician Program

    Sacramento State-College of Continuing Education, Sacramento

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sacramento State-College of Continuing Education, Sacramento · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,700
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Program at Sacramento State-College of Continuing Education
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Program at Sacramento State-College of Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $220
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,700

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic Program

    College of the Sequoias, Visalia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of the Sequoias, Visalia · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,752
    Program website, Paramedic Program at College of the Sequoias
    More details about Paramedic Program at College of the Sequoias
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,302
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,752

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certificate of Achievement EMED: Paramedic Studies

    Contra Costa College, San Pablo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Contra Costa College, San Pablo · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,794
    School website, Certificate of Achievement EMED: Paramedic Studies at Contra Costa College
    More details about Certificate of Achievement EMED: Paramedic Studies at Contra Costa College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,794

  • ParamedicHybridPrerequisite courses

    Paramedic Program

    Crafton Hills College, Yucaipa

    Prerequisite courses

    Crafton Hills College, Yucaipa · Paramedic · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,811
    Program website, Paramedic Program at Crafton Hills College
    More details about Paramedic Program at Crafton Hills College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,980
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,811

  • ParamedicHybridPrerequisite courses

    Paramedic C.A.

    Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo

    Prerequisite courses

    Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo · Paramedic · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,976
    Program website, Paramedic C.A. at Cuesta College
    More details about Paramedic C.A. at Cuesta College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,723
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,976

  • ParamedicIn personPrerequisite courses

    Paramedic-BC

    Kern Community College District, Bakersfield

    Prerequisite courses

    Kern Community College District, Bakersfield · Paramedic · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,100
    School website, Paramedic-BC at Kern Community College District
    More details about Paramedic-BC at Kern Community College District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,100

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedic Certificate of Achievement

    City College of San Francisco, San Francisco

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San Francisco · Paramedic · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,392
    More details about Paramedic Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $288
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,392

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Fairfield Suisun Adult School, Fairfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fairfield Suisun Adult School, Fairfield · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,495
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Fairfield Suisun Adult School
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Fairfield Suisun Adult School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $580
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,495

  • Emergency medical responderHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Responder (noncredit)

    College Of The Desert, Palm Desert

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of The Desert, Palm Desert · Emergency medical responder · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Emergency Medical Responder (noncredit) at College Of The Desert
    More details about Emergency Medical Responder (noncredit) at College Of The Desert
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for EMT classes in California

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in California

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for EMT classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for EMT classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the California EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which California EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs California approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How California EMT and paramedic program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some EMT and paramedic programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about EMT classes in California

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs