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EMT classes in Cleveland

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

7 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs with classes in the Cleveland 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 Cleveland, 5 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 13 programs

All 75 EMT and paramedic programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Cleveland?

$1,318 to $5,530

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 13 programs with a price: $1,025 to $7,823

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
Not reported for most programs

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

Are there free EMT classes in Cleveland?

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

All 13 EMT and paramedic programs in Cleveland approved for funding

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13 programs

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic OYC

    Lorain County Community College, Elyria

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lorain County Community College, Elyria · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,300
    Price if you pay yourself$6,023
    Program website, Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic OYC at Lorain County Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic OYC at Lorain County Community College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,831
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,645
    Students counted
    43
    a year, estimated
    $59,300
    price
    $6,023

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic EMT

    Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus, Jefferson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus, Jefferson · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,375
    School website, Basic EMT at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
    More details about Basic EMT at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,263
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $70
    Students counted
    18
    a year, estimated
    $37,100
    price
    $1,375

  • EMTIn personPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Auburn Career Center, Concord Township

    Prerequisite courses

    Auburn Career Center, Concord Township · EMT · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$46,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,093
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Auburn Career Center
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Auburn Career Center
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,541
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    $46,200
    price
    $2,093

  • ParamedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic

    Auburn Career Center, Concord Township

    No diploma needed

    Auburn Career Center, Concord Township · Paramedic · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$49,600
    Price if you pay yourself$7,823
    School website, Paramedic at Auburn Career Center
    More details about Paramedic at Auburn Career Center
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,406
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $950
    Students counted
    15

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    a year, estimated
    $49,600
    price
    $7,823

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center, Oberlin

    No diploma needed

    Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center, Oberlin · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,025
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,025

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician NonPell Certificate of Completion

    Lorain County Community College, Elyria

    No diploma needed

    Lorain County Community College, Elyria · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,272
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician NonPell Certificate of Completion at Lorain County Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician NonPell Certificate of Completion at Lorain County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $436
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,272

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    EMT Basic Certificate

    Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland

    No diploma needed

    Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,315
    School website, EMT Basic Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about EMT Basic Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,315

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,318
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,318

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician - STTC-#2114

    Lorain County Community College, Elyria

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lorain County Community College, Elyria · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,342
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - STTC-#2114 at Lorain County Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician - STTC-#2114 at Lorain County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,310
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,342

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician

    LifeCare Foundation, Elyria

    High school diploma or equivalent

    LifeCare Foundation, Elyria · EMT · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,391
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at LifeCare Foundation
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at LifeCare Foundation
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,391

  • ParamedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic Certificate

    Cuyahoga Community College, Parma

    No diploma needed

    Cuyahoga Community College, Parma · Paramedic · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,945
    School website, Paramedic Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Paramedic Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,945

  • ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic Training Program

    LifeCare Foundation, Elyria

    High school diploma or equivalent

    LifeCare Foundation, Elyria · Paramedic · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,530
    Program website, Paramedic Training Program at LifeCare Foundation
    More details about Paramedic Training Program at LifeCare Foundation
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,530

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technology

    Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland

    Prerequisite courses

    Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · Paramedic or EMS (associate degree) · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,770
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technology at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,770

How to pay for EMT classes in Cleveland

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in Cleveland

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 Cleveland EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Cleveland EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs with classes in the Cleveland 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 Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Cleveland 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 Cleveland

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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