EMT classes in California

49 EMT (emergency medical technician) and paramedic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

39 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

EMTs and paramedics assess injuries and illnesses, give emergency medical care and may take patients to hospital. A basic EMT course usually takes less than a year and the intermediate level up to two, and every state requires a license.¹ Every state recognizes National Registry (NREMT) certification as proof of entry-level skill before it issues an EMT license.²

In California, 10 of the 49 programs take students without a high school diploma, 25 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 14 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 49 programs here are EMT (36 programs), paramedic (12 programs) and emergency medical responder (1 program).

See the 49 programs

How much do EMT classes cost in California?

$486 to $1,833 is what most EMT and paramedic programs in California cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 46 programs with a price. All of them: $276 to $13,500

In the typical program

Finished the program: 79%
Working 6 months later: 69%
Earned a year, estimated: about $35,400
Length: 16 to 27 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in California?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.³⁴⁵In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 318 people at 13 of the 49 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁶ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁵
Or pay yourself. Most EMT and paramedic programs in California cost $486 to $1,833. Prices on this page run from $276 to $13,500.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 49 EMT and paramedic programs in California approved for WIOA funding

49 programs

EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - B Initial Certification Training
Project Heartbeat
Oakland
High school diploma or equivalent
Project Heartbeat, OaklandEMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,000
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
6 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - B Initial Certification Training at Project Heartbeat
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$8,244
Length
5 weeks, 32 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
1,046
Earned a year, estimated
$33,000
Price if you pay yourself
$3,000
students trained with WIOA funding
6
ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paramedic Program
American Medical Response West
Roseville
High school diploma or equivalent
American Medical Response West, RosevilleParamedicIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$13,500
Program website, Paramedic Program at American Medical Response West
More details about Paramedic Program at American Medical Response West
Finished
87%
Working at 6 months
69%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,390
Students counted
781
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$13,500
Program website, Paramedic Program at American Medical Response West
EMTIn personNo diploma needed
Emergency Medical Technician
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mt. San Antonio College, WalnutEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,100
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. San Antonio College
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. San Antonio College
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
25%
Earned in a quarter
$9,017
Length
27 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
481
Earned a year, estimated
$36,100
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. San Antonio College
ParamedicHybridEducation and courses
EMT-P Paramedic: Certificate of Achievement
Napa Valley College
Napa
Accredited school
Education and courses
Napa Valley College, NapaParamedic · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,840
Program website, EMT-P Paramedic: Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
More details about EMT-P Paramedic: Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,988
Students counted
266
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,840
Program website, EMT-P Paramedic: Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
ParamedicIn personEducation and courses
Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic (Certificate)
College of the Siskiyous
Weed
Accredited school
Education and courses
College of the Siskiyous, WeedParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,300
Price if you pay yourself$1,950
7 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic (Certificate) at College of the Siskiyous
More details about Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic (Certificate) at College of the Siskiyous
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$8,574
Length
58 weeks, 38 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,120
Students counted
222
Earned a year, estimated
$34,300
Price if you pay yourself
$1,950
students trained with WIOA funding
7
School website, Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic (Certificate) at College of the Siskiyous
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
MiraCosta Community College
Oceanside
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
MiraCosta Community College, OceansideEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,295
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at MiraCosta Community College
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at MiraCosta Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$355
Students counted
218
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,295
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at MiraCosta Community College
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
Mission Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Mission HillsEMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,800
Price if you pay yourself$595
22 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
43%
Earned in a quarter
$9,438
Length
18 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$580
Students counted
197
Earned a year, estimated
$37,800
Price if you pay yourself
$595
students trained with WIOA funding
22
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician I
Fresno City College
Fresno
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Fresno City College, FresnoEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,300
Price if you pay yourself$480
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician I at Fresno City College
More details about Emergency Medical Technician I at Fresno City College
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$6,078
Length
18 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,179
Students counted
163
Earned a year, estimated
$24,300
Price if you pay yourself
$480
students trained with WIOA funding
6
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician I at Fresno City College
EMTIn personPrerequisite courses
Emergency Medical Technician
Mt. San Jacinto Community College
San Jacinto
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Mt. San Jacinto Community College, San JacintoEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$80,000
Price if you pay yourself$355
11 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. San Jacinto Community College
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. San Jacinto Community College
Finished
53%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$20,009
Length
17 weeks, 11 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
140
Earned a year, estimated
$80,000
Price if you pay yourself
$355
students trained with WIOA funding
11
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. San Jacinto Community College
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Antelope Valley, LancasterEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,900
Price if you pay yourself$1,422
10 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at University of Antelope Valley
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at University of Antelope Valley
Finished
65%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$7,214
Length
11 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,266
Students counted
133
Earned a year, estimated
$28,900
Price if you pay yourself
$1,422
students trained with WIOA funding
10
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at University of Antelope Valley
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Downey Adult School
Downey
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Downey Adult School, DowneyEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,300
Price if you pay yourself$1,299
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Downey Adult School
More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Downey Adult School
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
15%
Earned in a quarter
$11,076
Length
24 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
131
Earned a year, estimated
$44,300
Price if you pay yourself
$1,299
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Downey Adult School
EMTIn personNo diploma needed
003181 Emergency Medical Technician
Simi Institute for Careers and Education
Simi Valley
No diploma needed
Simi Institute for Careers and Education, Simi ValleyEMTIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,400
Price if you pay yourself$715
School website, 003181 Emergency Medical Technician at Simi Institute for Careers and Education
More details about 003181 Emergency Medical Technician at Simi Institute for Careers and Education
Finished
59%
Working at 6 months
37%
Earned in a quarter
$8,840
Length
20 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$470
Students counted
129
Earned a year, estimated
$35,400
Price if you pay yourself
$715
School website, 003181 Emergency Medical Technician at Simi Institute for Careers and Education
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
Vallejo Regional Education Center
Fairfield
High school diploma or equivalent
Vallejo Regional Education Center, FairfieldEMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Vallejo Regional Education Center
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$580
Students counted
108
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,995
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
College of the Sequoias
Visalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College of the Sequoias, VisaliaEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$276
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at College of the Sequoias
More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at College of the Sequoias
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$725
Students counted
105
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$276
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at College of the Sequoias
EMTIn personPrerequisite courses
Skills Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Training Course
College of Marin
Greenbrae
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
College of Marin, GreenbraeEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$322
Program website, Skills Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Training Course at College of Marin
More details about Skills Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Training Course at College of Marin
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 11 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$612
Students counted
91
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$322
Program website, Skills Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Training Course at College of Marin
EMTIn personNo diploma needed
Emergency Medical Technician
Conejo Valley Adult Education
Thousand Oaks
No diploma needed
Conejo Valley Adult Education, Thousand OaksEMTIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,400
Price if you pay yourself$1,370
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Conejo Valley Adult Education
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$7,600
Length
22 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$130
Students counted
90
Earned a year, estimated
$30,400
Price if you pay yourself
$1,370
ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paramedic (M)Mas585/Mas585B/Mas585C/Mce585
Moreno Valley College CTE
Moreno Valley
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Moreno Valley College CTE, Moreno ValleyParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,300
Price if you pay yourself$3,559
89 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Paramedic (M)Mas585/Mas585B/Mas585C/Mce585 at Moreno Valley College CTE
More details about Paramedic (M)Mas585/Mas585B/Mas585C/Mce585 at Moreno Valley College CTE
Finished
78%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$14,076
Length
58 weeks, 29 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
89
Earned a year, estimated
$56,300
Price if you pay yourself
$3,559
students trained with WIOA funding
89
Program website, Paramedic (M)Mas585/Mas585B/Mas585C/Mce585 at Moreno Valley College CTE
EMTHybridPrerequisite courses
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
West Hills College Lemoore
Lemoore
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
West Hills College Lemoore, LemooreEMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$299
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at West Hills College Lemoore
More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at West Hills College Lemoore
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,400
Students counted
85
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$299
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at West Hills College Lemoore
EMTIn personNo diploma needed
EMT Program
College of the Redwoods
Eureka
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of the Redwoods, EurekaEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,300
Price if you pay yourself$276
School website, EMT Program at College of the Redwoods
More details about EMT Program at College of the Redwoods
Finished
68%
Working at 6 months
58%
Earned in a quarter
$11,079
Length
16 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$556
Students counted
82
Earned a year, estimated
$44,300
Price if you pay yourself
$276
School website, EMT Program at College of the Redwoods
EMTIn personNo diploma needed
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Moreno Valley College CTE
Moreno Valley
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Moreno Valley College CTE, Moreno ValleyEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,900
Price if you pay yourself$447
72 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Moreno Valley College CTE
More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Moreno Valley College CTE
Finished
39%
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$5,737
Length
16 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
72
Earned a year, estimated
$22,900
Price if you pay yourself
$447
students trained with WIOA funding
72
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Moreno Valley College CTE
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Torrance
High school diploma or equivalent
Southern California Regional Occupational Center, TorranceEMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,300
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Finished
78%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
71
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,300
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
EMTIn personPrerequisite courses
Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
Lassen Community College
Susanville
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Lassen Community College, SusanvilleEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$39,800
Price if you pay yourself$391
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) at Lassen Community College
More details about Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) at Lassen Community College
Finished
76%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$9,943
Length
17 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
68
Earned a year, estimated
$39,800
Price if you pay yourself
$391
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) at Lassen Community College
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
Oroville Adult Education-Career and Technical Center
Oroville
High school diploma or equivalent
Oroville Adult Education-Career and Technical Center, OrovilleEMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,500
Price if you pay yourself$950
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Oroville Adult Education-Career and Technical Center
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Oroville Adult Education-Career and Technical Center
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$8,379
Length
12 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$335
Students counted
68
Earned a year, estimated
$33,500
Price if you pay yourself
$950
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Oroville Adult Education-Career and Technical Center
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
Yuba College
Marysville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Yuba College, MarysvilleEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$332
4 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Yuba College
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
65
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$332
students trained with WIOA funding
4
EMTIn personEducation and courses
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program
CSULB, College of Professional and International Education
Long Beach
Accredited school
Education and courses
CSULB, College of Professional and International Education, Long BeachEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,495
School website, Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program at CSULB, College of Professional and International Education
More details about Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program at CSULB, College of Professional and International Education
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
17 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
56
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,495
School website, Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program at CSULB, College of Professional and International Education
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
Mt. Diablo Adult Education
Concord
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Mt. Diablo Adult Education, ConcordEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,500
Price if you pay yourself$1,302
47 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. Diablo Adult Education
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. Diablo Adult Education
Finished
57%
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$9,871
Length
19 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$732
Students counted
47
Earned a year, estimated
$39,500
Price if you pay yourself
$1,302
students trained with WIOA funding
47
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Mt. Diablo Adult Education
ParamedicIn personEducation and courses
Paramedic Program (Certificate)
Butte College
Oroville
Accredited school
Education and courses
Butte College, OrovilleParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,000
Price if you pay yourself$2,546
Program website, Paramedic Program (Certificate) at Butte College
More details about Paramedic Program (Certificate) at Butte College
Finished
65%
Working at 6 months
16%
Earned in a quarter
$8,500
Length
34 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,904
Students counted
47
Earned a year, estimated
$34,000
Price if you pay yourself
$2,546
Program website, Paramedic Program (Certificate) at Butte College
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
Valley ROP
Sanger
High school diploma or equivalent
Valley ROP, SangerEMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,700
13 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Valley ROP
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Valley ROP
Finished
80%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$7,456
Length
6 weeks, 28 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,100
Students counted
45
Earned a year, estimated
$29,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,700
students trained with WIOA funding
13
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Valley ROP
ParamedicHybridEducation and courses
EMT-Paramedic
West Hills College Lemoore
Lemoore
Accredited school
Education and courses
West Hills College Lemoore, LemooreParamedic · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,794
Program website, EMT-Paramedic at West Hills College Lemoore
More details about EMT-Paramedic at West Hills College Lemoore
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,100
Students counted
30
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,794
Program website, EMT-Paramedic at West Hills College Lemoore
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certificate of Achievement EMED: Emergency Medical Services
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Contra Costa College, San PabloEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,000
Price if you pay yourself$981
27 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Certificate of Achievement EMED: Emergency Medical Services at Contra Costa College
More details about Certificate of Achievement EMED: Emergency Medical Services at Contra Costa College
Finished
65%
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$8,991
Length
32 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,690
Students counted
27
Earned a year, estimated
$36,000
Price if you pay yourself
$981
students trained with WIOA funding
27
School website, Certificate of Achievement EMED: Emergency Medical Services at Contra Costa College
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
Antelope Valley Adult School
Lancaster
High school diploma or equivalent
Antelope Valley Adult School, LancasterEMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Antelope Valley Adult School
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Antelope Valley Adult School
Finished
38%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
19 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
24
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
School website, Emergency Medical Technician at Antelope Valley Adult School
EMTIn personNo diploma needed
Emergency Medical Technician
Berkeley Adult School
Berkeley
No diploma needed
Berkeley Adult School, BerkeleyEMTIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$995
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Berkeley Adult School
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$995
EMTIn personNo diploma needed
Emergency Medical Technician
Porterville College
Porterville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Porterville College, PortervilleEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$410
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Porterville College
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Porterville College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 11 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$804
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$410
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Porterville College
EMTIn personEducation and courses
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Accomplishment
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$414
More details about Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$282
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$414
EMTIn personNo diploma needed
Emergency Medical Technician CC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldEMTIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$460
School website, Emergency Medical Technician CC at Kern Community College District
More details about Emergency Medical Technician CC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$310
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$460
School website, Emergency Medical Technician CC at Kern Community College District
EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
College Of The Desert
Palm Desert
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of The Desert, Palm DesertEMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$506
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at College Of The Desert
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at College Of The Desert
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 37 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$55
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$506
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at College Of The Desert
EMTHybridNo diploma needed
Emergency Medical Technician
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Crafton Hills College, YucaipaEMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$553
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Crafton Hills College
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Crafton Hills College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$949
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$553
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Crafton Hills College
EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certificate of Achievement
College Of The Desert
Palm Desert
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of The Desert, Palm DesertEMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$920
Program website, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certificate of Achievement at College Of The Desert
More details about Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certificate of Achievement at College Of The Desert
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$110
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$920
Program website, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certificate of Achievement at College Of The Desert
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
EMT Training Program
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
California State University, Dominguez Hills, CarsonEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,495
School website, EMT Training Program at California State University, Dominguez Hills
More details about EMT Training Program at California State University, Dominguez Hills
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$517
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,495
School website, EMT Training Program at California State University, Dominguez Hills
EMTIn personNo diploma needed
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) BC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldEMTIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) BC at Kern Community College District
More details about Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) BC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,870
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
School website, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) BC at Kern Community College District
EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician Program
Sacramento State-College of Continuing Education
Sacramento
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Sacramento State-College of Continuing Education, SacramentoEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,700
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Program at Sacramento State-College of Continuing Education
More details about Emergency Medical Technician Program at Sacramento State-College of Continuing Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
9 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$220
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,700
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Program at Sacramento State-College of Continuing Education
ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paramedic Program
College of the Sequoias
Visalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College of the Sequoias, VisaliaParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,752
Program website, Paramedic Program at College of the Sequoias
More details about Paramedic Program at College of the Sequoias
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
54 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,302
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,752
Program website, Paramedic Program at College of the Sequoias
ParamedicIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certificate of Achievement EMED: Paramedic Studies
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Contra Costa College, San PabloParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,794
School website, Certificate of Achievement EMED: Paramedic Studies at Contra Costa College
More details about Certificate of Achievement EMED: Paramedic Studies at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,794
School website, Certificate of Achievement EMED: Paramedic Studies at Contra Costa College
ParamedicHybridPrerequisite courses
Paramedic Program
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Crafton Hills College, YucaipaParamedic · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,811
Program website, Paramedic Program at Crafton Hills College
More details about Paramedic Program at Crafton Hills College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,980
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,811
Program website, Paramedic Program at Crafton Hills College
ParamedicHybridPrerequisite courses
Paramedic C.A.
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Cuesta College, San Luis ObispoParamedic · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,976
Program website, Paramedic C.A. at Cuesta College
More details about Paramedic C.A. at Cuesta College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
72 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,723
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,976
Program website, Paramedic C.A. at Cuesta College
ParamedicIn personPrerequisite courses
Paramedic-BC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Prerequisite courses
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldParamedicIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,100
School website, Paramedic-BC at Kern Community College District
More details about Paramedic-BC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,100
School website, Paramedic-BC at Kern Community College District
ParamedicIn personEducation and courses
Paramedic Certificate of Achievement
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,392
More details about Paramedic Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
72 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$288
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,392
EMTHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Technician
Fairfield Suisun Adult School
Fairfield
High school diploma or equivalent
Fairfield Suisun Adult School, FairfieldEMTHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,495
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Fairfield Suisun Adult School
More details about Emergency Medical Technician at Fairfield Suisun Adult School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$580
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,495
Program website, Emergency Medical Technician at Fairfield Suisun Adult School
Emergency medical responderHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical Responder (noncredit)
College Of The Desert
Palm Desert
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of The Desert, Palm DesertEmergency medical responder · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Emergency Medical Responder (noncredit) at College Of The Desert
More details about Emergency Medical Responder (noncredit) at College Of The Desert
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Emergency Medical Responder (noncredit) at College Of The Desert

How to pay for EMT classes in California

WIOA funding can pay for EMT classes in California

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for EMT classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁷⁸

GI Bill for EMT classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁹

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: EMT classes in California

programs with a price cost under $1,000: 20 of 46
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 5th of 36
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 6 of 25
EMT and paramedic programs here, against the typical state's 18: 49 vs 18

State comparisons use the same figures as the EMT classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

EMT classes in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Riverside and other California cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 16 more programs are in 11 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in California

How EMT classes compare with the rest of public safety: First responder training in California

Where the California EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which California EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs California approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).¹⁰ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How the prices and results of California EMT and paramedic programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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All 49 EMT and paramedic programs in California approved for WIOA funding

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - B Initial Certification Training

Paramedic Program

Emergency Medical Technician

EMT-P Paramedic: Certificate of Achievement

Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic (Certificate)

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician I

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

003181 Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Skills Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Training Course

Emergency Medical Technician

Paramedic (M)Mas585/Mas585B/Mas585C/Mce585

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

EMT Program

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Program

Emergency Medical Technician

Paramedic Program (Certificate)

Emergency Medical Technician

EMT-Paramedic

Certificate of Achievement EMED: Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Accomplishment

Emergency Medical Technician CC

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certificate of Achievement

EMT Training Program

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) BC

Emergency Medical Technician Program

Paramedic Program

Certificate of Achievement EMED: Paramedic Studies

Paramedic Program

Paramedic C.A.

Paramedic-BC

Paramedic Certificate of Achievement

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Responder (noncredit)

How to pay for EMT classes in California

WIOA funding can pay for EMT classes in California

Financial aid and grants for EMT classes

GI Bill for EMT classes

Quick facts: EMT classes in California

EMT classes in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Riverside and other California cities

Other training in California

Where the California EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which California EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

How the prices and results of California EMT and paramedic programs are measured

Sources for the facts about EMT classes in California