EMT - B Frequently Asked Questions

No. Due dates are on the schedule you will receive in class. You may work ahead of schedule.

Wear something comfortable, like business casual. NO SHORTS, TANK TOPS, OR FLIPFLOPS.

No, it will be issued the first night of class.

Not necessary during class. Internet and computer access is required for this course. If you would like to bring a computer to class so you can log into the course location and access the book, you are more than welcome to.

Go to the following website and register: PSID - Public Safety ID If you do not have a PSID number, please follow the link to register for one. https://www.in.gov/dhs/3880.htm Registration for the state.

Once you have a PSID, you will get an email to sign into "Acadis". https://acadisportal.in.gov/acadisviewer/Login.aspx You will need to log in - Training & Events - Browse or Sign Up for Training. You can filter by location - Emergency Services Education Center
And you need to register for the course below·

EMS - Emergency Medical Technician - B49-16-20  Emergency Services Education Center

Most classes have you register online to develop a roster for the instructor.

This is a State Identification number to allow registration for classes and holds your certifications under your name and number. Employers also verify your training completions and certifications.

No. This is a start in the Prehospital Emergency Care.

Indiana is a National Registry state. If you choose to move from or to different states, you can go to the NREMT web page and see if that state is transferable. You would need to contact that particular state's EMS rules to see how you become certified within the state.

We discuss different locations and career paths for EMT’s. We at times have human resource representatives from agencies that hire EMTs after getting certified.

It is best practice to be an EMT at least a year before becoming a paramedic. This is so you can experience different types of medical and trauma situations to get a better understanding of how to treat the patient as a paramedic.

No. Healthcare BLS Provider is taught in class.

The EMT course is sixteen weeks long (16). After completing the course and pass, the psychomotor skills test is the last day of completion. This is held on a Saturday, to prove that you can perform the treatments on your patients. You schedule your written test with the NREMT at your own leisure.

18 years of age