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EMT classes in St. Louis, Missouri

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

8 schools offer these EMT and paramedic programs with classes in the St. Louis area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 11 by Missouri and 1 by Illinois. 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 St. Louis, 6 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, 3 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 12 programs here are paramedic or EMS (associate degree, 5 programs), EMT (4 programs) and paramedic (3 programs).

See the 12 programs

All 64 EMT and paramedic programs in Missouri, including online programs

How much do EMT classes cost in St. Louis?

$1,600 to $11,155 is what most EMT and paramedic programs in St. Louis cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $1,220 to $79,600

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
16 to 64 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 St. Louis may also offer EMT classes. How these figures are made

Are there free EMT classes in St. Louis?

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

All 12 EMT and paramedic programs in St. Louis approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Science, AAS

    St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, CottlevilleParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,216
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science, AAS at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Emergency Medical Science, AAS at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    11%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,152
    Students counted
    158
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,216
    Program website, Emergency Medical Science, AAS at St. Charles Community College

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic

    Jefferson College

    Hillsboro

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jefferson College, HillsboroParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,075
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic at Jefferson College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic at Jefferson College
    Finished
    27%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,975
    Students counted
    129
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,075
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic at Jefferson College

  • ParamedicIn personEducation and courses

    Paramedic Technology: CP

    St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,880
    Program website, Paramedic Technology: CP at St. Louis Community College, District
    More details about Paramedic Technology: CP at St. Louis Community College, District
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,535
    Students counted
    67
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,880
    Program website, Paramedic Technology: CP at St. Louis Community College, District

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Paramedicine AAS

    Lewis and Clark Community College

    Godfrey

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Lewis and Clark Community College, GodfreyParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$31,500
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Paramedicine AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College
    More details about Paramedicine AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,874
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    50
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Paramedicine AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Paramedic Technology: AAS

    St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,320
    Program website, Paramedic Technology: AAS at St. Louis Community College, District
    More details about Paramedic Technology: AAS at St. Louis Community College, District
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    102 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,650
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,320
    Program website, Paramedic Technology: AAS at St. Louis Community College, District

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technology

    St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,220
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology at St. Louis Community College, District
    More details about Emergency Medical Technology at St. Louis Community College, District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $610
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,220
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology at St. Louis Community College, District

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technician Training (emt-B)

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education

    Saint Charles

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint CharlesEMTIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,349
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Training (emt-B) at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician Training (emt-B) at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $380
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,349
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician Training (emt-B) at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education

  • EMTIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Emergency Medical Technician (emt) Basic

    Respond Right Ems Academy

    Saint Peters

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Respond Right Ems Academy, Saint PetersEMTIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,450
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (emt) Basic at Respond Right Ems Academy
    More details about Emergency Medical Technician (emt) Basic at Respond Right Ems Academy
    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
    $515
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,450
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician (emt) Basic at Respond Right Ems Academy

  • EMTIn personNo diploma needed

    Emergency Medical Technology

    Jefferson College

    Hillsboro

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jefferson College, HillsboroEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,750
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology at Jefferson College
    More details about Emergency Medical Technology at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $415
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,750
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technology at Jefferson College

  • ParamedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic Technology

    East Central College

    Union

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, UnionParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,235
    Program website, Paramedic Technology at East Central College
    More details about Paramedic Technology at East Central College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,968
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,235
    Program website, Paramedic Technology at East Central College

  • ParamedicIn personNo diploma needed

    Paramedic Program

    Respond Right Ems Academy

    Saint Peters

    No diploma needed

    Respond Right Ems Academy, Saint PetersParamedicIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,550
    Program website, Paramedic Program at Respond Right Ems Academy
    More details about Paramedic Program at Respond Right Ems Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,550
    Program website, Paramedic Program at Respond Right Ems Academy

  • Paramedic or EMS (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paramedicine (bs)

    Lindenwood University

    Saint Charles

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lindenwood University, Saint CharlesParamedic or EMS (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$79,600
    Program website, Paramedicine (bs) at Lindenwood University
    More details about Paramedicine (bs) at Lindenwood University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    128 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,525
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $79,600
    Program website, Paramedicine (bs) at Lindenwood University

How to pay for EMT classes in St. Louis

WIOA funding can pay for EMT classes in St. Louis

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.

Other training in St. Louis

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

Where the St. Louis EMT and paramedic program numbers come from

Which St. Louis EMT and paramedic programs are on this list?

These are the EMT and paramedic programs with classes in the St. Louis area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Missouri page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of St. Louis 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.

Sources for the facts about EMT classes in St. Louis

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics
  2. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: About Us
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List