Most Common Q’s
What are our credentials?
- National Registry of EMTs approved course
- Approved EMT program through the California Bureau of Private Post Secondary Education
- Approved EMT program in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego Counties
- State of California EMS Continuing Education Provider #30-0116
- Approved Online EMT Hybrid program
- NAEMSE Certified Instructors
Do you accept GI Bill?
We do not accept GI Bill at this time.
Do you help with employment upon completing the course?
We do not provide job placement but many of our contracted ambulance companies hire our student’s right out of school.
Can I use an older edition of the textbook?
No, the textbook must be the Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured 11th Edition.
Do I have to wear my uniform every day to class?
Yes, your uniform is to be worn every day to class, including to your 24 hours of clinical work.
Will I be able to miss the first day of class?
Students are not allowed to miss the first day of class.
Will you accept any type of CPR Card?
The only card that we will accept is the BLS for Healthcare Providers card issued from an American Heart Association training site.
Do I need my Hepatitis B Vaccination card, my Tuberculosis test and my BLS Card on the first day of class?
No, however these are items we need before we can schedule you for your clinical rotations. We HIGHLY encourage you to have these items on the first day so that you can be scheduled in a timely fashion.
Purchases & Refund Policy
How does your refund policy work?
Cancellation requests within three business days of the class registration will receive a FULL REFUND.
Cancellation request after three business days of the class registration will receive NO REFUND.
A no show, no call to class will result in NO REFUND.
All students may reschedule 1 time.
Full Payment: Students have seven (7) days from the initial registration date to receive a full refund, minus the $250 application fee. After 7 days or class start date (whichever comes last) the student will receive a prorated refund of the tuition, minus the $250 application fee. There will be no refunds issued after 30% of the class session has completed.
Payment Plans: An initial deposit of $600 is required to secure a seat in the course. The remaining balance will be spread out in two payments due on the two consecutive Fridays following the start of the class. Students have seven (7) days from the initial registration date or up to the start of the class to recieve a full refund, minus the $250 application fee. After 7 days or class start date (whichever comes last) the student will recieve a prorated refund of the tuition, minus the $250 application fee.
CE & AHA Course Refund policy:
Cancellation requests within three business days of the class registration will receive a FULL REFUND.
Cancellation request after three business days of the class registration will receive NO REFUND.
A no show, no call to class will result in NO REFUND.
All students may reschedule 1 time.
Are there any additional costs associated with the program?
Yes, there will a few additional costs the student can expect to incur. The EMT textbook and online access code is not included in the tuition price. The uniform pants, shirt, belt, black boots, wrist watch, and embroidery is a separate cost the student will incur.
Where can I purchase the textbook and online access code?
You can purchase the Textbook and Code directly from West Coast EMT
Where can I purchase the required uniform?
You can purchase the uniform shirt from West Coast EMT. Dark Navy blue pants, black belt, black shine-able boots, and wrist watch are required.
When should I purchase my uniform?
You should purchase the uniform at least 2 weeks prior to your class start date.