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EMT classes in Orlando

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

6 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs with classes in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, and every one is approved 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 Orlando, 2 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 5 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 12 programs

All 45 EMT and paramedic programs in Florida, including online programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Orlando?

$2,111 to $5,845

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 12 programs with a price: $864 to $7,000

Finished the program
59%
Working 6 months later
87%
Earned a year, estimated
about $32,600
Length
18 to 49 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 Orlando may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in Orlando?

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

All 12 EMT and paramedic programs in Orlando approved for funding

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12 programs

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Valencia College-CSCF, Orlando

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College-CSCF, Orlando · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,700
    Price if you pay yourself$1,426
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Valencia College-CSCF
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Valencia College-CSCF
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    2%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,923
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,874
    Students counted
    488
    a year, estimated
    $27,700
    price
    $1,426

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF, Sanford

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF, Sanford · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,400
    Price if you pay yourself$2,368
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,608
    Length
    18 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    475
    a year, estimated
    $22,400
    price
    $2,368

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF, Sanford

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF, Sanford · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$67,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,181
    Program website, Paramedic at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    More details about Paramedic at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    97%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,918
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,579
    Students counted
    316
    a year, estimated
    $67,700
    price
    $5,181

  • EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (Emt)

    First Response Training Group, Llc.-Is-CSCF, Orlando

    High school diploma or equivalent

    First Response Training Group, Llc.-Is-CSCF, Orlando · EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,000
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician (Emt) at First Response Training Group, Llc.-Is-CSCF
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (Emt) at First Response Training Group, Llc.-Is-CSCF
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,152
    Length
    16 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $995
    Students counted
    149
    a year, estimated
    $32,600
    price
    $2,000

  • ParamedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic

    Lake Technical College-CSCF, Eustis

    No diploma needed

    Lake Technical College-CSCF, Eustis · Paramedic · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$54,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,168
    Program website, Paramedic at Lake Technical College-CSCF
    More details about Paramedic at Lake Technical College-CSCF
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    96%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,552
    Length
    37 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,015
    Students counted
    123
    a year, estimated
    $54,200
    price
    $3,168

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Lake Technical College-CSCF, Eustis

    No diploma needed

    Lake Technical College-CSCF, Eustis · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,900
    Price if you pay yourself$864
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Lake Technical College-CSCF
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Lake Technical College-CSCF
    Finished
    59%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,731
    Length
    23 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,554
    Students counted
    43
    a year, estimated
    $30,900
    price
    $864

  • ParamedicHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic

    First Response Training Group, Llc.-Is-CSCF, Orlando

    High school diploma or equivalent

    First Response Training Group, Llc.-Is-CSCF, Orlando · Paramedic · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,400
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    School website, Paramedic at First Response Training Group, Llc.-Is-CSCF
    More details about Paramedic at First Response Training Group, Llc.-Is-CSCF
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,339
    Length
    52 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    25
    a year, estimated
    $53,400
    price
    $7,000

  • ParamedicHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic Technology

    Valencia College-CSCF, Orlando

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College-CSCF, Orlando · Paramedic · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,462
    Program website, Paramedic Technology at Valencia College-CSCF
    More details about Paramedic Technology at Valencia College-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,538
    Students counted
    146
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,462

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician-Cscf

    City College-Allied Health Programs FL, LLC - CSCF, Altamonte Springs

    High school diploma or equivalent

    City College-Allied Health Programs FL, LLC - CSCF, Altamonte Springs · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,148
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician-Cscf at City College-Allied Health Programs FL, LLC - CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,148

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Orlando Medical Institute-CSB, Orlando

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Orlando Medical Institute-CSB, Orlando · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,215
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Orlando Medical Institute-CSB
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,215

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic

    Orlando Medical Institute-CSB, Orlando

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Orlando Medical Institute-CSB, Orlando · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,995
    More details about Paramedic at Orlando Medical Institute-CSB
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,995

  • ParamedicIn personPrerequisite courses

    Paramedic-Cscf

    City College-Allied Health Programs FL, LLC - CSCF, Altamonte Springs

    Prerequisite courses

    City College-Allied Health Programs FL, LLC - CSCF, Altamonte Springs · Paramedic · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    More details about Paramedic-Cscf at City College-Allied Health Programs FL, LLC - CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,000

How to pay for EMT classes in Orlando

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in Orlando

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 Orlando EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Orlando EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs with classes in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Florida page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Orlando 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 Orlando

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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