Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
Emergency medical technicians help save lives in a wide variety of emergencies. They work closely with first responder squads, ambulance personnel and volunteer fire departments. The EMT Minnesota certification is a prerequisite for the Paramedic program.
Students learn skills in:
- Healthcare provider CPR
- Medical terminology and emergency services operations
- Basic Life Support (BLS) patient assessment, management and medication administration
- Critical thinking and therapeutic communication
* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.
- 7 credit certificate
- EMT recertification
- Willmar campus
- Start in fall
Program Delivery
Section titled “Program Delivery”- Willmar campus
- In-person Wednesdays (5–9 pm)
- Fall start only
Program Cost*
Section titled “Program Cost*”Tuition/Fees
Section titled “Tuition/Fees”- Certificate – $1,563
Additional Costs
Section titled “Additional Costs”- Book/material costs vary
- MN background check: $44
- EMS/EMT testing: $105
- CPR card: $8
- Clinical insurance: $5
Program Highlights
Section titled “Program Highlights”Ridgewater’s comprehensive Customized Training and Continuing Education also offers recertification for Emergency Medical Technicians for both basic and paramedic levels.
Careers & Jobs
Section titled “Careers & Jobs”- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Community Volunteer EMT