Enrollment will be on a first come, first serve basis for the course and is open to 25 students in each class.  Due to the popularity of the class and documents needed, registration must be made in person.  This webpage will be updated when we are no longer accepting registration for this course.   The course is held at our station at 9 W. Delhi Av., N. Las Vegas 89032.  The cost of the course includes enrollment, CPR for the Healthcare Professional, one class shirt and NREMT Practical Skills Testing.  Payment in the form of check or credit card will be accepted and full payment is due one week before the start of the class.

The required course materials are the AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (10th Edition) textbook and workbook.   Students must be in possession of these books by the first day of class. Textbooks may be purchased directly from the publisher (Jones & Bartlett), or from other vendors such as amazon.com or textbooks.com.

The student will be responsible for the NREMT Written Test fee that is administered by Pearson Education and fees to get the National Registry Certification to a Southern Nevada Health District Certification.  The student will also be responsible for having business type navy blue pants as part of the every day uniform policy.  Acceptable pants include but are not limited to Dickies style or "pocket pants".  Protective black footwear (covers entire foot and provides ankle support) must be worn at all times. Any questions please contact the Clinical Department at training@medicwest.com.

Upon registration you will receive information on the following:

1. A 10 panel drug testing is required at a specific location.  The cost is $28.00.

2. A criminal background investigation of 7 years is required through a specific location.  The cost is approximately $49.50 depending on how many counties you have lived in. 

3. You will have to have a negative two step TB Test or negative Chest X-Ray (if you were found to be positive for TB) by the orientation class. (Can be done at Southern Nevada Health District 702-759-1370)

Schedule:

Next round of classes will be announced on this website as soon as it is available.

Every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6-10pm.

Enrollment:

The required course materials are the AAOS Advanced Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (2nd Edition) textbook and workbook.   Students must be in possession of these books by the first day of class. Textbooks may be purchased directly from the publisher (Jones & Bartlett), or from other vendors such as amazon.com or textbooks.com.

The student will be responsible for the NREMT Written Test fee that is administered by Pearson Education and fees to get the National Registry Certification to a Southern Nevada Health District Certification.  The student will also be responsible for having business type navy blue pants as part of the every day uniform policy.  Acceptable pants include but are not limited to Dickies style or "pocket pants".  Protective black footwear (covers entire foot and provides ankle support) must be worn at all times. Any questions please contact the Clinical Department at training@medicwest.com.

Upon successful completion of the course students will be allowed to take the National Registry Exam to be certified as an EMT-Intermediate.  MedicWest Ambulance does not guarantee employment upon completion of the course.  Applications will be accepted from students successfully completing the National Registry Testing.

-Current CPR Card

-Current NREMT Basic or Certification or Southern Nevada Health District EMT-Basic Certification.

-Copy of a current Medical/Physical Evaluation.

-Copy of Childhood Immunizations including Chicken Pox, and MMR or Titre.

-Copy of Tetnus Shot within 10 years.

If any of the above are missing – registration will not be accepted.

Upon registration you will receive information on the following:

1. A 10 panel drug testing is required at a specific location.  The cost is $28.00.

2. A criminal background investigation of 7 years is required through a specific location.  The cost is approximately $49.50 depending on how many counties you have lived in. 

3. You will have to have a negative two step TB Test or negative Chest X-Ray (if you were found to be positive for TB) by the orientation class. (Can be done at Southern Nevada Health District 702-759-1370)

4.  Clinicals are done at a hospital and on the ambulance to allow the student to do IV's.  If you do not have proof of a current flu shot you will be required to wear a mask during your clinical.  You have until the first day of class to bring in proof of flu shot.