EMT Certification

UREMS organizes training classes for prospective EMTs, and its members host alcohol safety and awareness events, participate in continuing education training, and are involved in risk management services for the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness.

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EMTs certified in Pennsylvania or the District of Colombia can receive full reciprocity from Virginia. EMTs certified in any other state can gain reciprocity for one year or the amount of time left in the present certification, whichever is sooner. At the end of one year or the expiration of the current certification, EMTs must take the Commonwealth of Virginia EMT test to gain full Virginia certification. Please review Virginia's Basic Life Support Reciprocity, Legal Recognition, Equivalency for more information on out-of-state reciprocity.

On-Campus Certification Class

The details below concern the EMT certification class on campus. To become a member of UREMS, refer to the membership page.

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  • Overview

    The 2024-2025 EMT class will begin Monday, September 9, 2024, and run through April 14, 2025.  To apply for the class or join UREMS please click this link to fill out an application.

    You will also be required to go through an interview process with UREMS, a background check at this link is required to sign up for the EMT class and a drug screen for the class as well.

    EMT classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9pm, some sessions will be held on a Saturdays or a Sunday to prepare students for practical’s and the EMT test. Students will also spend 10 hours riding on an ambulance before testing.

  • Course Application

    The application for the current (2024-2025) EMT course can be found here.

    Contact John Jacobs if you have any questions.  Once we have your UREMS application you will be contacted to set up an interview.

  • Cost

    The class will begin in September 2024 with a CPR certification course. Additionally, students will be required to attend training sessions on select Saturdays or a Sunday to prepare for Practical’s and the EMT test and receive addition certifications including CPR & EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course).


    The cost of the class and book are covered by the University for UR students who join UREMS and commit to a one-year minimum term working for UREMS after you pass your National test. In terms of certification, CPR, and EVOC certifications are free (included in course), the psychomotor examination will be included, and the written test is free the first time you take it.

  • Testing Resources

    Here are additional resources for more information on Virginia State testing: