Emergency Medical Services
EMS Associated Costs
The associated costs listed below (books, uniforms, supplies, immunizations, etc.) are in addition to registration fees and are the same for noncredit and credit EMS classes.
Note: Prices for associated supplies and service fees are approximate and subject to change without prior notification.
EMR: EMS 50 or EMS 400
ITEM |
COST |
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Registration Fees Credit Non-credit |
$31.00/unit Free |
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Books (new): |
$100 |
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Uniform: Program T-shirt (1) Pants Shoes/Boots Uniform Total |
$15.00 $0 to $50.00 $0 to $100 $15 to $165 |
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Certification fee for CPR card: |
$61 |
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EMS Response Bag Bag - hip pack, thigh pack, backpack Pocket Mask Pen Light Watch Medical Gloves Total EMS Response Bag |
$0 to $50 $10.00 $2.00 $0 to $50 Provided by program $12 to $112 |
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* The items listed above are the required contents of each student's personal EMS Response Bag. Cost will vary greatly based on student's preference and additional items (that are required in the EMT program), which may be purchased now. |
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Total Associated Costs for EMR Students: |
$188 to $438 |
EMT: EMS 52 / 53 or EMS 401 / 402
ITEM |
COST |
|---|---|
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Registration Fees Credit Non-credit |
$31.00/unit Free |
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Books (new): |
$400 Please contact instructor for purchasing details. |
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Uniform: Program T-shirt (1) Uniform Shirt (1) Pants Boots Uniform Total: |
$15.00 $35.00 $0 to $50.00 $0 to $100 $50 to $200 |
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Certification fee for CPR card: |
$61 |
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Castle Branch (includes) Background check Drug panel Immunization Tracker Total Castle Branch Fees: |
$100 |
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NREMT Testing (Completed after program) |
$80 |
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Immunizations TB MMR Varicella Hep B Tetnus Flu (current year) Total Immunization Fees: |
$10.00 $60.00 $200.00 $120.00 $40.00 Free $430.00* |
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* Most students have these immunizations and will not incur this expense. Prices will vary depending on existing immunity, ones own insurance, etc. Prices shown are from the 17勛圖 Health Center. There are other low cost clinics within Santa Clara county. |
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EMS Response Bag Bag - hip pack, thigh pack, backpack Pocket Mask Pen Light Small note pad/pen Stethoscope BP Cuff Surgical Mask Tourniquet 1- Roller Gauze Occlusive Dressing 2- Sterile 4x4 1- 2" Cloth Tape 1- 1" Transpore Tape Trauma Shears 1- Black Sharpie Stickers for kids Safety Goggles Watch Medical Gloves Total EMS Response Bag: |
$0 to $50 $10.00 $2.00 $2.00 $15 $15.00 Provided by program $2 to $30 $2.00 $5.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $10.00 $2.00 $10 $15.00 $15 Provided by program $111.00 ** |
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** The items listed above are the required contents of each student's personal EMS Response Bag. Cost will vary greatly based on preference and items already acquired. |
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Total Associated Costs for EMT Students: |
$702 without immunizations $1,132 with immunizations |
Paramedic Program Associated Costs
Detailed information on the Paramedic Program costs will be provided during orientation. For planning purposes, the approximate cost (subject to change) associated specifically with the Paramedic Program are as follows.
ITEM |
COST |
|---|---|
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Registration Fees 70.5 units Total Registration Fees |
$31.00/unit $2,185.50 |
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Books (new): |
$600 |
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Uniforms: |
$400 |
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Online Learning/Tracking Platforms |
$550 |
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Castle Branch (includes) Background check Drug panel Immunization Tracker Total Castle Branch Fees: |
$120 |
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Fit Testing |
$20 |
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NREMT Psychomotor Exam |
$420 |
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NREMT Written Exam |
$110.00 |
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Certifications |
$600 |
| Preceptor / Externship Fees | $1,000-$2,000 |
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Individual First Aid Kit Bag - hip pack, thigh pack, backpack Pocket Mask Pen Light Small note pad/pen Stethoscope BP Cuff Surgical Mask Tourniquet 1- Roller Gauze Occlusive Dressing 2- Sterile 4x4 1- 2" Cloth Tape 1- 1" Transpore Tape Trauma Shears 1- Black Sharpie Stickers for kids Safety Goggles Watch Medical Gloves Total IFAK: |
$0 to $50 $10.00 $2.00 $2.00 $15 $15.00 Provided by program $30 $2.00 $5.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $10.00 $2.00 $10 $15.00 $15 Provided by program $111.00 |
Total Associated Costs for Paramedic Students: |
$7,116.50 |
Cost does not include the expense associated with acquiring prerequisitites or the cost of required immunizations. |
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| Glenn Kurisu, BS EMS Program Director 408.745.8055 kurisuglenn@fhda.edu |
| Nancy Cheung, MPA, Division Dean cheungnancy@fhda.edu |
| Health Science & Horticulture Division |