Key Information - What you need to know for your ‘Intensive’ Hybrid EMT Course - Oregon

Sep 23, 2026

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Key Information details pre-requisites, outcomes, tuition inclusions and exclusions for an ‘Intensive’ hybrid EMT training course in Oregon. It specifies age and documentation requirements (immunizations, TD/Tdap timing, TB screening) and mandates completion of background check and 12-panel drug screen, including notes for Oregon residents about testing locations. The document outlines course hours, NREMT preparation, testing logistics, CPR and certification items, clinical and practical scheduling, and student expectations for attendance, exam performance, and conduct.

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Pre-requisites

Oregon residents note on drug screening

Course Outcomes and Testing

Course tuition includes

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Student Expectations and Contract

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Key Information-What you need to know foryour ‘Intensive’ Hybrid EMT Course-Oregon: Pre-requisites – Students must: ▪ Be a minimum of 18 years of age by last day of course ▪ Have a High School Diploma or equivalent ▪ Have current documentation of vaccination including but not limited to, ▪ (MMR) Mumps, Measles and Rubella ▪ (HBV) Hepatitis B-Students who started the HBV series meet the requirements ▪ Varicella ▪ TD/Tdap – must be from within 12 months of end date of course ▪ Have tuberculosis (TB) screen from within 12 months of the end date of course ▪ Complete background check and drug screen through CastleBranch **Oregon Residents: Please note that CastleBranch does not provide drug testing in all areas of Oregon. Please use an alternative lab in your area or your doctor for your drug screening and submit your results to the Dropbox when received. Be sure you receive a 12-panel drug screen. See pre-course checklist for full list of pre-course requirements. Course Outcomes: ▪ 240 course hours ▪ Prepares you for the NREMT (Practical Examination for EMT) ▪ Computer-based testing dates may be chosen 24 hours after course completion at a number of computer-based testing sites through Pearson Vue Course Tuition includes ($3,345): ▪ Experienced Instructional Staff, certified as NREMT-B to NREMT-P ▪ American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR 2-year certification ▪ CEVO 4 Ambulance Driver and Traffic Incident Responder Training certifications. ▪ Clinical malpractice insurance ▪ All course equipment is provided for student use ▪ Access to all course equipment after class hours for study and practice ▪ Up to 16 hours of clinical experience on ambulances ▪ Quizzes for material highlights and retention ▪ Learn additional advance life support assist skills that increase your abilities Course cost does not include: 9809 River Road | Wilmington, North Carolina 28412 | Email: [Info@NCOAE.org | Web: NCOAE.org | 910.399.8090](Info@NCOAE.org | Web: NCOAE.org | 910.399.8090) Revised 10/1/2024 Page 1 of 11 ▪ Required course textbook – AAOS, “Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured” 12th Edition (you are required to have this book)– e-book or print version. ▪ Background Check & 12 Panel Drug Screen ▪ Lodging – Limited rooms are available on site in Tygh Valley, OR for an additional fee. It is highly recommended that students stay on-site. Camping and Camper space available as well. Contact NCOAE for more details. ▪ Other Charges & Associated Costs (incurred by the student): Travel to and from the course location, food during the course, basic classroom supplies such as notebook and pencils, and costs associated with pre-course requirements such as background check, drug screen and immunizations. Student expectations of our courses: ▪ Our instructors know the materials and teach the curriculum to individual learners ▪ Our pass rate for NREMT is approximately 90% ▪ Our online classroom learning focuses on clear information and rehearsal ▪ Realistic scenarios during the practical sessions meld the curriculum pieces for big picture understanding. ▪ Online Class hours from 7AM-4PM PST and study sessions in evening ▪ Practical class hours from 8AM – 5PM PST and clinicals Students can expect 10 days of online, Virtual Live Instructor Led Training and homework assignments including text readings and quizzes. The online component is followed by 11 days of in-person, hands-on practical. The first 10 days of this online course are extremely intense as we share a significant portion of the course material. The design that we find makes our students most successful is to go hard and heavy at the start, then review and teach the closing topics as we prepare for testing. Expectations of our students: ▪ Students are required to attend all course lectures, skill sessions and clinicals ▪ Students are expected to participate 100% ▪ Students are expe

FAQs

What are the key pre-requisites for students before starting the Oregon hybrid EMT course?

Students must be at least 18 by the last day of the course, have a high school diploma or equivalent, provide vaccination documentation (including MMR, HBV if already completed, and Varicella), have TD/Tdap within 12 months of the course end date, complete a TB screening within 12 months of the course end date, and complete background check and drug screen through CastleBranch.

What does the course tuition ($3,345) include and what does it exclude?

Tuition includes experienced certified instructional staff (NREMT-B to NREMT-P), American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR 2-year certification, CEVO training certifications, clinical malpractice insurance, course equipment access, up to 16 hours of ambulance clinical experience, quizzes, and additional advanced life support assist skills. Costs excluded include the required AAOS textbook, background check and 12-panel drug screen, lodging fees, and other student-incurred items such as travel and food.

How is the hybrid course structured in terms of online, in-person, and clinical days?

The plan includes 10 days of online Virtual Live Instructor Led Training with modules and homework, followed by a short break for travel. Then there are 11 days of in-person hands-on practical skills training, and 11 days of clinical and field experience totaling up to 16 hours in emergency departments and on EMS ambulances. The final portion includes psychomotor skills review and testing with full scenarios for assessment, treatment, and transport.

Sep 23, 2026

Uploaded by Riley