Sanford Health EMS Education

EMT - Fargo

Can I take this course for college credit?

Yes. You can register with North Dakota State College of Science, or through the Tri-College, for college credits.

How much does the EMT class cost?

Deposit: $100   Main Fee: $760   Lab Fee: $100   College Credit: Cost set by your college

What books are required?

The book for this course is Emergency Care 14th Edition by Dan Limmer. Students must purchase the MyLab option.

Books can be purchased on your own or at the NDSCS Bookstore

Are there grants available?

North Dakota Department of Emergency Medical Systems does have rural EMS grant program. It is provided to rural ambulance services to increase staffing. Contact your rural ambulance service to see if they participate in this grant and what the requirements are.

ND EMS Grant Information: Education Grants, North Dakota Rural EMS Assistance Fund 

This course is also certified by the North Dakota Department of Veteran's Affairs for eligible students to receive veteran's educational benefits.

When are EMT classes held? 

Fall 2022

Semester will start August 23, 2022.

Lectures will be held Online ONLY Tuesday evenings at 6pm. Lab options are Wednesday PM 6pm-10pm, Thursday AM 8am-12pm, or Thursday PM 6pm-10pm. 

For those that live outside of the Fargo region, we do have a weekend option that meets Friday PM and all day Saturday once a month. (Weekend Lab: Sept 2nd and 3rd, Sept 23rd and 24th, Oct 7th and 8th, Nov 4th and 5th, Dec 2nd and 3rd)

Spring 2023

Semester will start January 10, 2023.

Lectures will be held Online ONLY Tuesday evenings at 6pm. Lab options are Wednesday PM 6pm-10pm, Thursday AM 8am-12pm, or Thursday PM 6pm-10pm. 

For those that live outside of the Fargo region, we do have a weekend option that meets Friday PM and all day Saturday 5-weekends during the semester. (Weekend Lab: Feb 3^rd and 4^th, March 3^rd and 4^th, March 31^st and April 1^st, April 21^st and 22^nd, May 5^th and 6^th)

Summer 2023

Semester will start June 6, 2023.

This course is an intensive, accelerated day class and is not offered through video conference. Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30AM to 5 PM for 8 weeks

Are there pre-requisites?

Yes. Review the Verified Credentials form 

How do I sign up for an EMT class? 

Contact Us or Register Online

*Prior to the start of class, a non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to reserve a seat. The deposit is part of the tuition and the remaining balance is due before the first night of class. This can be paid online or by cash (sorry, no checks).

What is the job outlook for EMTs?

For current job information, please visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: EMTs 

Want more information?

Call Jaymes Feil at (701) 364-1739


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