About
Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician Combined at Manatee Technical College - East Campus in Bradenton, Florida, prepares students for career firefighter work and emergency medical response. The program leads to FL-EMT and National Registry certifications and the Certified Firefighter (State of FL) certification. It is an Applied Technology Diploma delivered in person through full-time daytime or part-time evening study. The primary day pathway takes approximately eight months and includes 792 hours; an evening pathway is also available. Admission requires completion of the program’s pre-admission requirements, including a physical exam and immunizations, drug screening, and a background check. The Basic Skills Assessment test must be taken within six weeks of the admit date unless documented exemption criteria apply.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: August, January
- Tuition: Estimated tuition, lab, and fees include a $60 facility and equipment use fee; additional charges include application, exam, textbook, uniform, screening, and background-check fees.
- Leads to: FL-EMT and National Registry certifications; Certified Firefighter (State of FL) certification
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Manatee Technical College - East Campus
Manatee Technical College, East Campus, is a technical college campus in Bradenton, Florida. It prepares students for careers in Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Dental Assisting Technology and Management ATD, Emergency Medical Technician ATD, Hybrid Medical Assisting Program, and Patient Care Technician, among other fields. Additional listed areas include pharmacy services and phlebotomy. The college organizes its offerings through career and technical programs, continuing education, and community training, including CPR training. Its broader program portfolio also includes emergency response, law enforcement, cosmetology, baking and pastry arts, digital video technology, and medical coding and billing. Manatee Technical College presents learning through career-focused technical education and training connected to trade and technical careers in the community.