Accelerated EMT Program (Fall 2 2025)

**note, this program is currently waitlisted, but there is often movement on the list**

Interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician?

The GW Medical Faculty Associates Department of Emergency Medicine is excited to announce an additional Accelerated EMT Program offering for Fall 2025. This program is an accelerated 14-week program for those interested in entering the exciting world of EMS.  The class is also perfect for people interested in a career in healthcare, or in working for a fire department, EMS agency, or hospital.

The class schedule is designed to meet the demands of a working professional or student, with class hours in the evenings and occasional weekend labs. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday beginning 11/4/25. The Sunday classes are on the following days: 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/21, 1/18, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 2/28 (a Saturday).  Please note, you are REQUIRED to be present on the first day of class, 11/4/25, otherwise you will not be able to take the course.

Taught by practicing GWDEMTC clinicians and educators, students will complete the didactic and practical portions of the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) program with both lectures and hands-on simulations. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they've learned through clinical shifts within affiliated emergency medical institutions.

After successfully completing the course, students will be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) computer-based certification examination. For more information on requirements for the National Registry, please visit the NREMT website.

Tuition:  The total cost of the course is $3,250.00.  A $1,000 deposit is required to register for the class (or waitlist) and is non-refundable after October 20, 2025 (if seated in the class). 

Tuesday/Thursday Class (FEMT2):

Date(s):       November 4th 2025 - February 28th, 2026

Time:           Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

                   Nine Sundays: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/21, 1/18, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22)

Location:       The GW Training Center

                      2120 L St NW, Ste 530                                          

NREMT Practical Testing Dates: February 27th and 28th, 2026

Requirements:

• Able to provide a record of up-to-date full vaccinations (including the COVID-19 vaccine), physical exam, background check, and drug test to meet clinical site requirements. Students can only go on clinical rotations when they have submitted all these required items.
• Able to meet attendance standard and physical demands of the program as detailed in the Student Handbook.
• Access to the internet and ability to complete homework, quizzes and exams outside of class with a personal computing device (access to word processing suite, internet).

Included in tuition:

• All course materials (textbook, ebook, audiobook)
• Learning management system with practice exams, supplemental materials, games, etc.
• AHA BLS CPR Certification
• NREMT Psychomotor testing
• Access to equipment and instructors for off hours practice by arrangement

• NREMT cognitive testing fee - $104
• Background check/drug screen/immunizations tracking vendor - $150

For additional questions or information, please contact the Training Center at 202.741.2958 or email gwtrainingcenter@mfa.gwu.edu.  If no seats are left available for registration, it is possible that the course or waitlist are full.