Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Chemeketa's EMT program will prepare you for entry-level jobs as an EMT and equip you for passing state and/or national registry exams leading to a license.

You will learn about the human anatomy, emergency medical science and medical terminology as you make your way through the program. You will also learn hands-on skills to allow you to practice medicine once you obtain your EMT license. These skills are learned through intense face to face labs, hospital clinical rotation and ambulance ride time.

Apply to the Program 

• Apply for admission – Complete the admissions process through the college
• Take the placement assessment  – The EMT certification program requires a placement assessment and it is recommended that you place at or above the following levels and the EMT program also requires proof of High School completion –
  • WR080 for writing skills
  • MTH060 for math skills
• Complete new student orientation and meet with an academic advisor (if applicable)

New Mandatory EMT Application

You are required to meet certain requirements to be accepted into the EMT courses at Chemeketa Community College. These are outlined in the application with focus on uploading documents including High School Graduation/GED verifications, Drivers license, current vaccinations required by our program, and other required questions. Selection for the course will include completeness of the application, all documents are current and uploaded, time submitted, affiliation, and if this a repeat application attempt. 

Mandatory EMT Application

Co-requisites Requirements

CPR for Healthcare Provider is a co-requisite for the EMT151 and 153 courses. You will take CPR concurrently during your EMT coursework.

The skills assessment course is a co-requisite for the EMT152 and EMT153 courses and is related to your state practical skills testing. The EMT open lab is a required co-requisite for EMT 151, 152, and 153. 

Vaccinations are required for this program, please see the requirements in the EMT Information Packet.

Email Kristene Jackson, clinical coordinator, for specific deadlines. 

Options for Completing Your EMT Training

• EMT151 and EMT152 – two terms, 6 credits each
• EMT153 – one term, 12 credits

Upon successful completion of the coursework, you will be eligible to test for the National/written exam and the Oregon/practical skills exam. Once you successfully pass both exams, you will earn two EMT licenses, one for the state of Oregon and one as a nationally licensed EMT.

Chemeketa offers an EMT course every term. The course options vary depending on the term, the course may be a night/weekend class, off-site class, day class, two-term courses or a one-term course. Please check with EMS staff to see which class may fit your schedule. All EMT classes are now offered as a hybrid format and will require regular access to the online E-Learning portal.

You must be licensed as an Oregon EMT before seeking the AEMT. In Chemeketa's one-term hybrid AEMT program, you will take your skills to the next level by learning to provide advanced life support to patients before they arrive at the hospital. This is done through a ten-week hybrid course with –

• Intense face-to-face labs
• Live online lectures
• Hospital clinical
• EMS field experience

Upon successful completion, AEMTs are usually employed in ambulance services and work in partnership with EMTs and paramedics, but this licensure can assist you with employment in other healthcare-oriented disciplines, too. Chemeketa's program prepares you to take National Registry examinations for licensure in Oregon.

Program Goals

To prepare competent entry-level Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Apply to the Program

The AEMT program is a limited entry course. You are required to have a current Oregon EMT license and a current AHA BLS CPR card for this course. 

• Apply for admissions to Chemeketa if you are a new student, complete the admissions process through the college and then
• Complete the program application for possible acceptance into this high demand limited-enrollment class
• After acceptance, you will be notified via email and provided clearance for registration

The AEMT program requires a placement test (for new Chemeketa students), proof of High School completion and it is recommended that you place at or above the following levels –

• WR080 for writing skills
• RD085 for reading skills
• MTH060 for math skills

Not offering at this time.

Completing Chemeketa's Oregon EMT-I coursework will prepare you for taking state exams leading to licensure. AEMT licensure is required before pursuing an EMT-I license. Students will build on their knowledge in a hospital emergency department or medical clinic under supervision.

In Chemeketa's nationally-accredited paramedic program, you will take general education courses as well as technical courses devoted to emergency medical services. You will also perform clinical rotations in hospitals and with ambulance services to gain hands-on experience.

Paramedics are able to work more independently and accept more responsibility in the field.

Through our education formats, you can earn one of three different processes to earn the required Paramedic knowledge to become eligible for licensure at both the national and state levels:

• Paramedic of Applied Associate of Science (AAS)
• EMS Degree of Applied Associate of Science (AAS)
• Paramedic Bridge Certificate

If you are interested in pursuing the Paramedic Degree you must meet the prerequisites and have already completed your EMT Licensure. You must also apply to be admitted into the program. Applications will be accepted in the fall for the spring class and in the spring for the fall class.

Information Packet: Paramedic Degree and Paramedic Bridge Certificate

How to Apply:

• Application submission: Recorded interview
• Essay
• Assessment Center
• Panel Interview

Important dates:
Application due:  Friday, May 1, 2026 by midnight
Application fee: $60.00 must be paid online by Friday, May 1, 2026
Confirmation emails with instructions for the mandatory questionnaire: Monday, May 4, 2026 by 5 pm
Mandatory Questionnaire: Due date Sunday, May 10, by 5 pm. Any questionnaires not obtained by the due date will not be eligible for the interview.
Confirmation emails for Interview/Assessment: Friday, May 15, 2026, by 5 pm
All locations Interviews/Assessments at Chemeketa Brooks: Thursday, May 28, 2026. Please plan for an all-day event consisting of an essay, a panel interview, and an assessment center. The assessment center manual will be sent with confirmation for the interview invite
Acceptance emails sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, by 5 pm
$150 acceptance fee: due by Friday, July 25, 2026 (must be paid online; instructions will be included in acceptance email)
Mandatory Virtual Orientation: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, from 9-11:30 am via Zoom
Mandatory Paramedic Boot Camp Fee: $200 must be registered and paid by Friday, Sept. 21, 2026 by 5 pm
All locations Mandatory Paramedic Boot Camp at Chemeketa Brooks: Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24-25, 2026 from 9 am-3 pm both days

Upon entry into all programs (EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic), you will be required to pass a criminal background check provided by a college approved vendor. If you do not pass the criminal background check, continuation in the program will not be possible. If you are arrested during the time you're enrolled in the program, you must notify the program chair of the arrest. Your status in the program will be reviewed by the program chair and the dean to determine your continuation in the program. You are also required to submit to a drug screen.

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2025.

The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 93.9%. Brooks campus was 96.3% and Outreach was 83.3%.

The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 97%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military.’ Positive placement is measured at the completion of the program. Brooks campus was 100% and Outreach was 83.3%

The most recent retention rate was 94.3%.

The most recent written pass rate was 93.9%.

The most positive placement rate was 97%.