EMT Frequently Asked Questions
How often do you run EMT courses?
Generally the courses are run three to four times a year in the Marino College of Further Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 3.
Classes run from 19:00 to 21:00 twice a week and 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays.
Courses can also be run elsewhere in Ireland depending on demand. To date we have run successful courses in Limerick and Cork. See Upcoming Courses for further details.
What are the job opportunities like?
Once qualified, you can apply to register with the Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council for registration to practice at EMT level.
Many of our students have successfully applied for employment with the private ambulance services, the HSE ambulance service, health and fitness clubs, hotels, swimming pools, security services, industrial fire services, allied health care settings and many other places where physical activity, specific health and safety issues arise, or large crowds may be present.
A number of our students have used their EMT training as a basis to successfully apply to UK 3 rd Level Institutions to train as Paramedics. Several UK Universities invite applications from Irish citizens for these 3-year degree courses.
Several of our students travelled to the USA and successfully completed paramedic training there.
Does the EMT qualification allow me to work abroad?
Regulations governing registration to practice your EMT skills vary from country to country. This has to do with differences in national treatment protocols and scope-of-practice issues outside the control of Irish accredited Training Institutes. It is suggested that you consult the national registry in the country of interest to you.
Some countries offer accelerated training which will allow applicants to register within weeks of completing the necessary short conversion courses.
I am unemployed, can I get funding for this course?
Since the 1 st January 2012 Technical Employment Support Grants (TESGs) are available to qualifying individuals. Please check with Fás/Solus or your local Social Protection Office for further information on this, and any other assistance which might be availble to you.
Do I have to pay the full fee immediately or can I pay in stages?
The full course fee is €2,300 which covers all books, equipment, training and your initial exam fees. A non-refundable booking deposit of €500 is required to secure your place. Subsequently a payment plan can be drawn up to suit you. All payments must be made by the end of the course.
When do the 40hr clinical placements take place?
Your clinical placements will be arranged for you during the course period, and will be divided into minimum of 4 X 10hr shifts on one of Medicall's fleet of ambulances based strategically across the country including in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
Arrangements for placements are flexible and we try to facilitate our students as far as we possibly can.
Importantly, Medicall Training is the only private Training Institute who can guarantee quality placements on our own fleet of very active ambulances. You will not be ‘out-sourced' to third party services during your time with us. Students will have ample opportunity to observe patient treatment and interactions across a broad range of medical and trauma related conditions during the course of their placements – you won't be bored!
Are there any pre-requisites to do this course?
No previous experience is required to undertake this course, although any previous experience of first aid or CPR would be of assistance to you to ‘break the ice'.
But don't worry, we will provide all the necessary training and support to allow you to confidently sit the NQEMT State examinations at the end of the course. The majority of our students came to us with no previous experience whatsoever and are now successfully registered as EMTs with the PHECC. You will experience plenty of support both from your team of Instructors and your fellow students during the course and as you prepare for your exams.
We hope you will enjoy your time with us and use your EMT qualification as a sound basis to developing a hugely rewarding career in health care services in the future.