The short answer is no. We've had students from 17 to 67 year olds successfully complete our class — and most of them aren't even making a career change. They're learning these skills because they're immediately useful in everyday life. Take this Summer 2026 cohort: we have an older gentleman who's also a physician. His church group knows he's a doctor, but he told us he's always worried that if someone actually had an emergency, he wouldn't know how to jump in. That's exactl

As we begin planning our 2026 Grad Gala, I thought it would be fun to reflect on our 2025 Gala. We invited the last three classes to come through. Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025. It was nothing short of amazing. It was hosted at a nearby venue, Bridgeport Art Center. We had about 300 attendees. Graduates were invited to bring their parents, kids, partners, and friends. Upon their arrival, they're greeted with a glass of champagne in the elevator on their way to the s

We're about a month into our Summer 2025 course and we're starting to receive word that our Spring cohort is passing the NREMT. Woohoo!...

We're in the last two weeks of our spring course!! All we have left are a couple lectures, a final practical, and a final exam. We...

Our third annual graduation ceremony was a success. We hosted around 250 people at the SkyDeck of the Sears Tower. We had Chief Deborah...

We are ready to begin hosting psychomotor exams for BLS providers that successfully completed their written NREMT requirement....

Marty and I created a new show. We hope to catch with up with old friends, discuss current events and policies, and cultivate discussions...

We occasionally get an inquiry asking to become a paramedic. It's encouraging to hear that there is still interest in becoming first...

The class usually starts out optimistic and hopeful with how the rest of the semester will play out. Not unlike when I applied to Malcolm X College years ago, we try to forewarn the amount of time it takes to truly understand the material in this class. It's not inherently difficult but rather the volume of content that is overwhelming. We all have something going on outside of the EMT class. Whether it's a full course load at college, a full time job, being a parent, taking

We've recently uploaded a public study guide on our website. We've been toying with the idea of creating a database for mentors and we'd like to open it to anyone that would be interested! This role is strictly remote and unpaid. Students could be reaching out for advice, study tips, difficult topics, career advice Here's the application: Let us know if you have any questions or concerns! Chicago EMT Training Team

Becoming an EMT was one of the best things to happen in my life. It was at a time when I was on a premed track in undergrad. There are so...

Learning how to stop the bleed and procuring the materials to do so is an inexpensive insurance policy. Especially if you're in an area...

next steps after passing NREMT in Illinois IDPH

In the spring of 2012, Marty and I were approached by another EMT with the goal to provide emergency medicine to the campus of the...

Raise your hand if you're familiar with this piece of equipment! If not, you should be. Gone are the days where we check the cuffs of...

The majority of our students come from a premedical background but there are a few with other career choices such as firefighter,...