Yes. Elevate EMS is an approved Virginia EMT education program operating under the Virginia Office of EMS. The program’s Course Coordinator is Nicholas Brown. Students are welcome to verify our program approval status directly with the Virginia Office of EMS if desired.

A hybrid EMT course blends online learning with hands-on, in-person training. You’ll complete the academic portion at your own pace through our online platform, with optional weekly live Q&A sessions on Google Meet for support and discussion.

For clinical experience, students obtain patient contacts through their own rescue squad, a clinic, or we can help coordinate with an ambulance transport company if needed.

At the end of the course, you’ll attend a week-long Skills Academy where you’ll receive intensive hands-on training and complete your psychomotor exam, one of the required steps for NREMT certification.

The online portion is self-paced, so you can complete it on your own time within the course window. We’ll provide a suggested weekly schedule to help you stay on track, but you’re free to move at whatever pace works best for you—as long as you finish before Academy Week.

The in-person skills sessions are scheduled in advance and must be attended in person on the assigned dates.

Yes. Once you’ve successfully passed our class and the psychomotor skills exam we host, we will issue you an Authorization to Test (ATT) for the NREMT exam. After passing the NREMT exam, you will then be awarded your VA State and National Registry EMT Certifications.

We proudly maintain a 100% first-attempt pass rate for the National Registry EMT exam (data current as of our Spring 2026 cohort).

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to take the NREMT exam. Once you pass, you will be awarded your National and Virginia state EMT certifications.

If you plan to work outside Virginia, please visit your state’s Office of EMS website to determine reciprocity and any additional requirements for certification transfer.

You’ll also receive BLS CPR certification as part of the program, if needed.

Yes—our course prepares you for the NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) exam, which is recognized in most U.S. states. After passing, you can usually apply for EMT licensure in other states through reciprocity or a state-specific process.

If you’re in Virginia, completing our course and passing the NREMT makes you eligible for EMT certification in Virginia—you’ll be testing here, and we guide you through the state licensure process.

For students from out of state, the NREMT is widely accepted and can often be transferred through state reciprocity. Requirements vary, so we recommend checking with the EMS office in the state where you plan to work. You can find links to each state’s licensing info on the NREMT State EMS Agencies page or see if your state participates in the EMS Compact (REPLICA), which allows licensed EMTs to practice across member states.

Before starting the course, students need to meet the following requirements (CPR certification can be completed during the program if you don’t already have it):

• Be 16 years old by the start of the course

• Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• Have reliable internet access to complete online coursework

• Have no physical or mental impairment that would render you unable to perform all practical skills required at the EMT level

• Have a CPR certification for healthcare providers - if you don’t have this yet, we can provide it during the program

• Be able to pass a criminal background check via Fieldprint (you will register for this during the program)

  • Not have been convicted of or found guilty of any crime, offense or regulatory violation, or participated in any other prohibited conduct identified in state EMS regulation

Our course typically takes 14-18 weeks, depending on the schedule of the in-person sessions. You’ll have access to online materials at the start of the course (during orientation) and progress through each module with guidance and support from your instructors before attending your in-person training.

Orientation is completed virtually, as well as all lectures. Patient contacts can be completed local to you and around your own schedule. Our in-person Skills Academy is held in Virginia and is the only in-person portion of class. The exact location will be provided to enrolled students before the start of the course and will be listed on the EMT page of our website. This is also where you can find upcoming academy week dates and enroll in the course

Here’s a step-by-step overview of how our program prepares you for EMT certification:

⓵ Complete the Course

Finish our state-approved hybrid EMT program, which includes flexible online coursework and required hands-on skills labs.

⓶ Pass the Psychomotor (Skills) Exam

We host the official psychomotor exam at the end of your course, during our in-person Academy Week. You’ll be fully prepared and tested on the hands-on skills needed to function as an EMT.

⓷ Pass the NREMT Exam

We prepare you to take and pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) written exam — the certification accepted in most U.S. states.

⓸ State Licensure

• Virginia Students: After passing the NREMT exam, your results are automatically shared with the Virginia Office of EMS, and you’ll be issued your state EMT certification—no extra application needed.

• Out-of-State Students: Most states accept NREMT — you’ll apply for licensure through your state’s EMS office.
  ➤ You can check our Reciprocity page to see what your state requires.

Once enrolled, you’ll have access to the student page of our website. This page includes:

• Tuition payment portal

• A checklist of tasks to complete before class and throughout the program

• Links for JB Learning and other required materials

Course codes and access to course materials will be provided before/during orientation.

An EMT course is the first required step toward obtaining your EMT certification. In order to become certified, students must successfully complete a state-approved EMT training program like ours before becoming eligible for certification testing.

Your course tuition includes:

• Full access to online course materials, including lectures, videos, visual aids, study guides, assignments, and practice resources

• Psychomotor skills testing hosted by our program on the final day of class

• Your first attempt at the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive exam

• CPR skills testing, if needed
  (Advance notice is required. We provide 1 free in-person CPR class during the course or 1 condensed course during Academy Week in which students are required to purchase/complete the $37 online training course through the AHA)

Please note: Your textbook is not included in tuition and must be purchased separately either during checkout or directly through the publisher.

Students are responsible for obtaining their own textbook. We use the Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 13th Edition – Digital Advantage Package (approximately $270). The textbook is available for purchase through the Public Safety Group website, a division of Jones & Bartlett Learning.

We also offer a discounted version of this book for $250. If utilizing this discount, the book must be purchased prior to orientation.

Note: Students must purchase their book before beginning any coursework.

Orientation is a required component of the course to register you with the state and to review state-mandated paperwork. If you are unable to attend orientation, a rescheduling fee will be charged to cover the additional instructor time and scheduling required to conduct a separate orientation session.

This date/time must be approved by staff and will be coordinated around instructor availability.

Yes. 100% attendance is required for Academy Week in order to comply with state attendance requirements. We cover a substantial amount of material in a short amount of time and missing any component could render a student ineligible to complete the program.

We can accept late enrollments within a few weeks into the course. Be aware that you do not get additional time to complete coursework and all deadlines remain the same. Orientation is a mandatory component of the course and so an additional fee will be charged for a make up orientation. This fee covers the additional instructor time and scheduling required to conduct a separate orientation session.

Please reach out to staff prior to enrolling in order to verify eligibility.