Classes

Upcoming Classes

2024 Schedules:

Summer Session:

Hybrid AEMT Course
Start Date- 5/15/2024
End Date- 8/28/2024

Fall Session:

Hybrid AEMT Course
Start Date- 9/4/2024
End Date- 12/18/2024

Requirements for program:

• Students must be a Pennsylvania EMT in order to be eligible for the course.  You may request reciprocity with Pennsylvania if you are an out of state EMT.  Reciprocity must be obtained prior to the start of the class.
• Students must submit the following documentation two weeks prior to the start of the class as a PDF attachment:
  • Copy of EMT card valid for the duration of the class
  • Copy of BLS CPR card valid for the duration of the class
  • Letter of Recommendation from an immediate supervisor
  • Background Clearances (Dated within 6 months of the start of the class)
    • FBI
    • Pennsylvania
    • Pennsylvania Child Abuse
• NIMS Training
  • IS 5.a                     An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
  • ICS 100.C             Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • ICS 200.C             Basic Incident command System for Initial Response
  • IS 700.B               An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS 800.C               National Response Framework, an introduction

• Immunizations Documentation (Must be CURRENT and UP to DATE)
  • Tuberculosis (TB)  – must be within the past 6 months
  • Hepatitis B   – must have (3) part injection series OR have recent titer showing immunity
  • Influenza – must be for current flu season
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – Must have (2) part injection series OR have a recent titer showing immunity for ALL three.
  • Chicken Pox (Varicella) – Must have (1) shot OR have a recent titer showing immunity.
  • TD/TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis) – Must have had a booster within the past (10) years.
  • COVID 19 – Must show documentation for one of the three options currently available.
• Copy of Medical Health Insurance Card

ALL Documentation should be emailed as a PDF attachment to Tammy Johnson at tjohnson@goodfellowship.org.  

Course Information:

• Hybrid program only: classwork is at your own pace within the weekly deadlines, but you must complete all requirements in order to test for certification.
  • Students should anticipate 15-20 hours of online coursework a week
  • Course work includes weekly quizzes, weekly interactive lectures, weekly responses to case discussions, intermittent online simulations, and intermittent virtual patient encounters.
  • While there are minimal in person classes, this program will take between 15-18 weeks to complete depending on students ability to meet the clinical time, field time, and skills required.
• Clinical & Field Time
  • Students must achieve a minimum of 15 successful ALS Team Leads during their field time.
  • This can be achieved in as few as 24 hours in ER Clinicals and 60 hours in ALS field time, but students should be aware that it may take longer.
• Students must be on-site for all scheduled days.
• Class dates are mandatory, please review schedule prior to registering for the course.
•  Tuition is due in full two weeks prior to the start date of the class, if payment is not received your seat will be forfeited.   A non refundable administration fee of $100 will be kept for all registration cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Where can I do my ER Clinicals? Currently, we have contracts with Chester County Hospital and the Main Line Health System. While we are currently pursuing other hospital contracts, we cannot guarantee that they will be ready and available for your class.
2. Where can I do my EMS Field Time? Students can ride with one of the various ALS agencies in which we currently have educational contracts.
3. Can I do field time with my home department? We can try to establish a contract with your home department, but it cannot be guaranteed. This can be discussed with the AEMT Program Coordinator at the beginning of class.
4. What do students do during the practical skills days? Students practice all of the skills in the AEMT scope of practice. Students are in groups of 4-6. Each group has their own instructor and equipment to ensure that every student gets ample time for student skills checks. Students also participate in patient simulations where they’re expected to manage a patient at the AEMT level.