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EMT classes in Pennsylvania

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

7 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 7 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 9 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 13 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in Pennsylvania?

$925 to $1,250

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 13 programs with a price: $375 to $5,363

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
16 to 21 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 Pennsylvania may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in Pennsylvania?

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

EMT classes in Harrisburg, York, Lancaster and other Pennsylvania cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 4 online.

All 13 EMT and paramedic programs in Pennsylvania approved for funding

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13 programs

  • EMTHybridPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg

    Prerequisite courses

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg · EMT · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$925
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $572
    Students counted
    68
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $925

  • EMTHybridPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Harrisburg Area Community College, York

    Prerequisite courses

    Harrisburg Area Community College, York · EMT · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$925
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $572
    Students counted
    50
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $925

  • EMTOnlineNo diploma needed

    EMT Certificate

    Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical, Online, based in Johnstown, PA

    No diploma needed

    Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical, Online, based in Johnstown, PA · EMT · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$375
    School website, EMT Certificate at Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical
    More details about EMT Certificate at Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    25 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $633
    Students counted
    49
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $375

  • EMTHybridPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Lancaster

    Prerequisite courses

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Lancaster · EMT · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$925
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $572
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $925

  • EMTOnlineNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Pennsylvania State University, Online, based in Lemont Furnace, PA

    No diploma needed

    Pennsylvania State University, Online, based in Lemont Furnace, PA · EMT · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$800
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Pennsylvania State University
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Pennsylvania State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $887
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $800

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Mifflin County Academy Of Science, Lewistown

    No diploma needed

    Mifflin County Academy Of Science, Lewistown · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$900
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Mifflin County Academy Of Science
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Mifflin County Academy Of Science
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    21 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $104
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $900

  • EMTHybridPrerequisite courses

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Gettysburg

    Prerequisite courses

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Gettysburg · EMT · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$925
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $572
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $925

  • EMTOnlineNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    Monroe Career & Technical Institute, Online, based in Bartonsville, PA

    No diploma needed

    Monroe Career & Technical Institute, Online, based in Bartonsville, PA · EMT · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,150
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Monroe Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Monroe Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,150

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Commonwealth University Of Pa Commonwealth University-Mansfi, Mansfield

    No diploma needed

    Commonwealth University Of Pa Commonwealth University-Mansfi, Mansfield · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,250
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Commonwealth University Of Pa Commonwealth University-Mansfi
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,250

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Commonwealth University Of Pa, Lock Haven

    No diploma needed

    Commonwealth University Of Pa, Lock Haven · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,250
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Commonwealth University Of Pa
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Commonwealth University Of Pa
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,250

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician

    Commonwealth University Of Pa, Bloomsburg

    No diploma needed

    Commonwealth University Of Pa, Bloomsburg · EMT · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,250
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Commonwealth University Of Pa
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Commonwealth University Of Pa
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,250

  • Advanced EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Emergency Medical Technician ( AMET)

    Pennsylvania State University, Lemont Furnace

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania State University, Lemont Furnace · Advanced EMT · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician ( AMET) at Pennsylvania State University
    More details about Advanced Emergency Medical Technician ( AMET) at Pennsylvania State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • ParamedicOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedic Program

    Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical, Online, based in Johnstown, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical, Online, based in Johnstown, PA · Paramedic · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,363
    Program website, Paramedic Program at Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical
    More details about Paramedic Program at Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,335
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,363

How to pay for EMT classes in Pennsylvania

Workforce funding can pay for EMT classes in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which Pennsylvania EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania offers.

How Pennsylvania 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.

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about EMT classes in Pennsylvania

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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