Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate Programme

Description

Launch Your Career in Allied Health, Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate Programme at the Emergency Training Institute of Trinidad & Tobago (ETITT) is a comprehensive, career-focused training course designed to prepare students for high-performance roles in pre-hospital emergency care.

This GATE-approved programme equips learners with the core clinical skills, patient assessment techniques, and emergency response procedures required to succeed in the EMS field—locally and internationally.

Why Choose ETITT?

We offer one of the most challenging, robust, and respected EMS certifications in the region. Students benefit from:

  • Early and continuous emphasis on patient care and assessment
  • Structured reinforcement of emergency medical procedures
  • Access to simulation labs and real-world scenario training
  • Experienced EMS instructors and clinical mentors
  • Support materials via the ETITT Learning Management System (LMS)
Who Should Apply?

This programme is ideal for individuals who are:

  • Committed to learning and self-improvement
  • Punctual and reliable under pressure
  • Motivated to serve and save lives
  • Ready to meet the physical and mental demands of EMS work

Disclaimer

  • Certification valid for two years after which a forty hours refresher is required
  • Graduates of our EMT programme are eligible to challenge the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) USA Computer-Based Test (CBT), administered in Trinidad.

Course Information

  • Duration: 7 months (400hrs)
  • Schedule: 2 days/week (8:30am - 4:30pm)
  • ACTT Approved
  • GATE Apporved (Tuition Only)
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Entry Requirements

Direct Entry

  • Four (4) CSEC/CXC passes (Grades I–III, General Proficiency or equivalent)

Mature Entry

  • Three (3) CSEC/CXC passes (Grades I–III) and successful completion of an Admissions Test (TT$510)

 

Additional Requirements: Applicants must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Be a citizen of Trinidad & Tobago (for GATE eligibility)
  • CARICOM national
  • Have good oral and written communication skills
  • Provide two (2) passport-sized photos
  • Submit a valid Police Certificate of Character
  • Provide documentation of MMR, Hepatitis B, Tetanus immunization and TB screening
  • Be physically capable of lifting and moving patients
  • Be free from substance dependence (except for medically supervised treatments)

Required Textbooks & Learning Materials

  • Main Text: Emergency Care & Transport of the Sick & Injured (12th Edition, AAOS). Always verify with ETITT Admin Staff the required texts before purchasing
    • Available through Emergency Training Associates Ltd
    • Contact: (868) 683-3289 or 679-2146
  • AHA BLS eBook provided by ETITT
  • Additional study materials available via ETITT’s LMS account

International Certification Opportunity

  • Recognized in over 46 U.S. states
  • Conducted at Pearson Vue-approved testing centres
  • Three attempts provided
  • ETITT is an approved for the EMR, EMT, and AEMT levels examinations