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SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY · CALIFORNIA

EMT training.
A career with
purpose.

Explore emergency medical technician (EMT) training planned for South Orange County: $1,699 base tuition, hands-on skills practice, and two supervised ambulance ride-alongs.

EMT approval and facility pending.
Enrollment is not open. No payment is collected.

Illustrative EMT students in navy uniforms with ambulances and EMS training equipment
Illustrative training scene
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTYPermanent facility pending

PROGRAM STATUS

Preparing to welcome students.

We’re finalizing our permanent facility before submitting the OCEMS EMT program application. November–December 2026 is our tentative launch target, subject to the facility and approval.

170PLANNED EMT
COURSE HOURS

OUR PROGRAMS

Explore our
planned programs.

Compare our planned EMT, refresher, and BLS offerings to find the option that interests you.

Base tuition is $1,699 for each initial EMT format. Schedules are proposed; example calendars are available on each EMT program page, with final dates and approval pending.

Review EMT tuition and admission requirements

PACIFIC COAST EMT

EMT education.
For South Orange County.

Pacific Coast EMT is preparing to offer EMT and BLS education in South Orange County. Our planned offerings include several EMT class formats, refresher education, and Basic Life Support.

Get to know Pacific Coast EMT

A South Orange County school

Our permanent facility is being finalized. We’ll share the address before classes begin.

Three planned EMT formats

Choose accelerated classes over four weeks and three days, nine weeks plus a final for evening/weekend, or a nine-week hybrid plan.

Questions about a program?

Contact our team to ask about the programs you’re interested in.

HOW TO GET UPDATES

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Joining the list is free.

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Choose a program

Explore our planned offerings and decide what interests you.

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Share your contact information and select the program you’re interested in.

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Receive program updates

Hear about final class calendars, new offerings, and enrollment as details are confirmed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What to know
before enrolling.

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Not yet. The permanent instructional facility is being finalized. The OCEMS EMT program application will be submitted after the facility is secured. We are collecting interest only, with no enrollment or payment at this stage.

The target launch is November–December 2026, subject to the facility and program approval. This is tentative; exact first cohort dates have not been selected.

Base EMT tuition is $1,699, including background screening and Pacific Coast EMT uniform shirts. Students pay separately for Live Scan, NREMT examination and certification/licensing fees, and their own required pants and boots. No deposit is required; full tuition is due at enrollment. Payment plans are not currently offered.

Standalone BLS tuition is $99. EMT Refresher tuition is $275. BLS Provider certification is already included in the $1,699 initial EMT tuition. Class dates and registration availability will be announced.

The permanent instructional facility and lease are still being finalized. The final address, parking, and visiting information will be announced before classes begin.

Students must be at least 18 by the scheduled course completion date. Enrollment documents must be completed, and background-screening and health-document requirements must be met before clinical or field placement. A high school diploma or GED is not required for admission to Pacific Coast EMT.

Pacific Coast EMT is BPPE-exempt, with exemption verification valid through April 13, 2028, subject to continued compliance with its conditions. OCEMS EMT program approval has not been obtained; the application awaits the permanent facility.

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