Learn the essential skills to save lives and reduce injuries in the critical first moments after an emergency has occured. Our comprehensive training features hands-on instruction and includes certification exams where applicable. Programs are held at the Fowler Family Southside campus in Bethlehem and the Pocono campus in Tannersville.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
This intermediate-level, skills oriented course involves extensive hands-on training
in the assessment and treatment of the sick and injured for emergency services
personnel. Training includes EMS operations, airway management, BLS/CPR, medical
and traumatic emergencies, lifting and moving patients, incident management, and
more.
Advantages of enrolling in our EMT course:
- High NREMT cognitive exam pass rate. Students who have successfully completed
our program have a consistently higher first attempt pass rate compared to PA State
and national averages. - Dedicated instructors with over 100 years combined EMS experience.
- State of the art equipment and simulation manikins to ensure skill competency.
- Affiliation with St. Luke’s Emergency Transport Services EMT Apprenticeship Program.
- Opportunity to apply your training (six credits) towards the completion of the
Emergency Services Administration AAS degree.
Program Affiliates:
- Northampton County Emergency Management Services of Pennsylvania
- St. Luke's University Health Network
More Information:
Requirements for enrollment:
- Some requirements have fees which are the responsibility of the student.
- Must be at least sixteen years of age to enroll.
- There is no absenteeism allowed for the duration of these programs. Candidates for the EMT and EMR programs must attend a mandatory orientation session prior to enrolling.
Must be completed prior to registering:
- Proof of personal health insurance. Insurance must cover the student for the duration of the course. Proof of personal health insurance is required to attend this program. Short-term, personal health insurance may be available at www.pahealthinsurancecoverage.com/short-term-coverage/.
- Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance (PATCH)
Must be completed by the first day of class:
- FBI Criminal Background Clearance
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- Uniform: Navy Blue or Black trousers or BDU pants, closed toe shoes or boots. No sneakers or open toe shoes such as flip flops or sandals. Wristwatch with second hand is required.
- Completion of FEMA online training courses IS-100.c and IS-700.b.
- Completion of PA online Hazardous Materials Awareness course.
Spring 2026
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Fowler Day Program (PDF)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Fowler Evening Program (PDF)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Pocono Evening Program (PDF)
For more course information, please email healthcare@northampton.edu.
Fees:
Course fee of $1,850 includes textbook, online learning access code, uniform polo shirt, CPR pocket mask, and malpractice insurance. Fee does not include NREMT certification exam fee. Optional Emergency Vehicle Driver training is also included.
To view the refund policy, please click here.
Financial Assistance:
- Monroe County residents may be eligible for a tuition reimbursement program.
- Northampton County Emergency Responders may be eligible for funding assistance.
- Please call 610.332.6585 or email healthcare@northampton.edu for more information.
This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as meeting the educational course requirement that an applicant for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician needs to satisfy to be certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician. Upon successful completion students are eligible to take the PA/NREMT EMT certification examinations. NCC is a PA Dept. of Health EMS Educational Institute for BLS Training Programs and holds accreditation number 0068109725.
- Fowler and Pocono Evening Programs - Sign up Here
- Fowler Day Program - TBA
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Entry-level emergency medical provider course designed to prepare individuals who
initiate patient care in a pre-hospital, industrial, or first responder setting. Program consists of approximately 90 hours of classroom lecture and skills labs including preparatory, airway management, CPR, patient assessment, medical and trauma emergencies, special patient populations, and EMS operations.
Program Affiliate:
- Northampton County Emergency Management Services of Pennsylvania
More Information:
Requirements for enrollment:
- Some requirements have fees which are the responsibility of the student.
- Must be at least sixteen years of age to enroll.
- There is no absenteeism allowed for the duration of these programs. Candidates for the EMT and EMR programs must attend a mandatory orientation session prior to enrolling.
Must be completed prior to registering:
- Proof of personal health insurance. Insurance must cover the student for the duration of the course. Proof of personal health insurance is required to attend this program. Short-term, personal health insurance may be available at www.pahealthinsurancecoverage.com/short-term-coverage/.
- Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance (PATCH)
Must be completed by the first day of class:
- FBI Criminal Background Clearance
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- Uniform: Navy Blue or Black trousers or BDU pants, closed toe shoes or boots. No sneakers or open toe shoes such as flip flops or sandals. Wristwatch with second hand is required.
- Completion of FEMA online training courses IS-100.c and IS-700.b.
- Completion of PA online Hazardous Materials Awareness course.
The Fall 2025 registration deadline has passed. To be notified when this course is open for registration, please email healthcare@northampton.edu.
Fees:
Course fee of $945 includes textbook, online learning access code, uniform polo shirt, CPR pocket mask, and malpractice insurance. Fee does not include NREMT certification exam fee.
To view the refund policy, pleas click here.
Financial Assistance:
- Monroe County residents may be eligible for a tuition reimbursement program.
- Northampton County Emergency Responders may be eligible for funding assistance.
- Please call 610.332.6585 or email healthcare@northampton.edu for more information.
This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as meeting
the educational course requirement that an applicant for certification as an Emergency
Medical Responder needs to satisfy to be certified by the Pennsylvania Department of
Health as an Emergency Medical Responder. Upon successful completion students are
eligible to take the PA/NREMT EMR certification examinations. NCC is a PA Dept. of Health EMS Educational Institute for BLS Training Programs and holds accreditation number 0068109725.
