First Response Hero
From CPR to crisis management—train to be your community’s lifeline.
Step up when it matters most. Save lives as a certified Emergency Medical Technician with the Owens Emergency Medical Technician program. Make a difference in high-stakes environments where no two calls are alike.
Owens’ EMT-Basic Certificate takes you straight to the front lines of emergency medicine—a hands-on program that transforms you from observer to lifesaver. After completing the program, you’ll earn a diploma and become eligible to take the National Registry exam. Passing the exam qualifies you for state EMT certification.
Develop unshakeable confidence, lightning-fast decision-making skills and grace under pressure while mastering emergency care. Whether responding to a child’s asthma attack or an elderly person’s fall, you’ll be there when your community needs you most.
Professional traits that set EMTs apart:
- Stay Calm, Act Fast: Make quick, correct decisions in high-pressure situations
- Care with Compassion: Support patients with empathy while delivering professional care
- Think and Respond: Assess, problem-solve and work seamlessly with your emergency response team
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Technical Certificate
Department
Department of Emergency Services Technologies
Required Credit Hours
5
Your Road Ahead
14
Weeks of intensive learning, including classroom, lab, and clinical hours
$929
Total estimated tuition cost for 14-week course
14 : 1
Student-to-faculty ratio, offering a personalized learning environment
Respond. Stabilize. Care.
In just five credits, Owens’ EMT-Basic program equips you with the skills and knowledge to serve as a certified Emergency Medical Technician. Be trained to provide life-saving care, assess patients and respond to emergencies with confidence.
Gain real-world experience in our state-of-the-art Center for Emergency Preparedness. Following national Department of Transportation (DOT) standards, the program covers essential pre-hospital care, including:
- Assess and treat patients: Evaluate illnesses and injuries while delivering effective, timely care
- Respond to medical emergencies: Handle situations such as emergency childbirth, airway obstructions, bleeding, fractures, shock, heart attacks and strokes
- Stabilize and transport patients: Safely move and monitor patients while en route to medical facilities
Career Outcomes
Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to take the licensing exam and, once passed, earn state certification—launching a meaningful career where every call makes a difference. You can begin working as a first responder right away or continue your education with the EMT-Paramedic Certificate to expand your skills and open even more opportunities.
With your EMT-Basic certification, you’ll be ready to provide critical care through emergency medical services agencies and beyond. Hospitals, urgent care centers, fire departments and private ambulance services all value the expertise and emergency skills you bring.
You’ll gain essential patient care skills that create diverse career opportunities, from immediate employment to future advancement as a paramedic, nurse, physician assistant or doctor. Explore the employment data to understand trends in our area.
In Their Words
“I want to do something bigger than myself. EMS changed my view on life.”
Jenna Yingling, Emergency Services Technologies, ’19
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.
Accreditation
Certificates of Accreditation are issued by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, State Board of Emergency Medical Services through March 31, 2026. (Accreditation Number 344). For more information concerning the certificates of accreditation, contact the Emergency Medical Services Division, Attention: EMS Accreditation, 1970 W. Broad St., PO Box 182073, Columbus, OH 43218-2073. | web: publicsafety.ohio.gov