Paramedic Interns

Emergency Medical Services

EMS Associated Costs

The associated costs listed below  (books, uniforms, supplies, immunizations, etc.) are in addition to registration fees and are the same for noncredit and credit EMS classes.

Note: Prices for associated supplies and service fees are approximate and subject to change without prior notification.

EMR: EMS 50 or EMS 400

ITEM
COST

Registration Fees

Credit

Non-credit

 

$31.00/unit

Free

Books (new):

$100

Uniform:

Program T-shirt (1)

Pants

Shoes/Boots

Uniform Total

 

$15.00

$0 to $50.00

$0 to $100

$15 to $165

Certification fee for CPR card:

$61

EMS Response Bag

Bag - hip pack, thigh pack, backpack

Pocket Mask

Pen Light

Watch

Medical Gloves

Total EMS Response Bag

 

$0 to $50

$10.00

$2.00 

$0 to $50

Provided by program

$12 to $112

* The items listed above are the required contents of each student's personal EMS Response Bag.  Cost will vary greatly based on student's preference and additional items (that are required in the EMT program), which may be purchased now.

Total Associated Costs for EMR Students:
$188 to $438

 

 

EMT: EMS 52 / 53 or EMS 401 / 402 

 

ITEM
COST

Registration Fees

Credit

Non-credit

 

$31.00/unit

Free

Books (new):

$400

Please contact instructor for purchasing details.

Uniform:

Program T-shirt (1)

Uniform Shirt (1)

Pants

Boots

Uniform Total:

 

$15.00

$35.00

$0 to $50.00

$0 to $100

$50 to $200

Certification fee for CPR card:

$61

Castle Branch (includes)

Background check

Drug panel

Immunization Tracker

Total Castle Branch Fees:

  

 

 

 

$100

NREMT Testing (Completed after program)

  $80

 Immunizations 

TB

MMR

Varicella

Hep B

Tetnus

Flu (current year)

Total Immunization Fees:

 

$10.00

$60.00

$200.00

$120.00

$40.00

Free

$430.00*

* Most students have these immunizations and will not incur this expense.  Prices will vary depending on existing immunity, ones own insurance, etc.  Prices shown are from the Foothill College Health Center.  There are other low cost clinics within Santa Clara county.

EMS Response Bag 

Bag - hip pack, thigh pack, backpack

Pocket Mask

Pen Light

Small note pad/pen

Stethoscope

BP Cuff

Surgical Mask

Tourniquet

1- Roller Gauze

Occlusive Dressing

2- Sterile 4x4

1- 2" Cloth Tape

1- 1" Transpore Tape

Trauma Shears

1- Black Sharpie

Stickers for kids

Safety Goggles

Watch

Medical Gloves

Total EMS Response Bag:

          

$0 to $50

$10.00

$2.00 

$2.00

$15 

$15.00 

Provided by program

$2 to $30

$2.00

$5.00

$2.00

$2.00

$2.00

$10.00 

$2.00

$10 

$15.00

$15 

Provided by program

$111.00 **

** The items listed above are the required contents of each student's personal EMS Response Bag.  Cost will vary greatly based on preference and items already acquired.  

Total Associated Costs for EMT Students: 

$702 without immunizations

$1,132 with immunizations

 

 

Paramedic Program Associated Costs

Detailed information on the Paramedic Program costs will be provided during orientation.  For planning purposes, the approximate cost (subject to change) associated specifically with the Paramedic Program are as follows.

ITEM
COST

Registration Fees

70.5 units

Total Registration Fees

 

$31.00/unit

$2,185.50

Books (new):

$600

Uniforms:

$400

Online Learning/Tracking Platforms

$550

Castle Branch (includes)

Background check

Drug panel

Immunization Tracker

Total Castle Branch Fees:

  

 

 

 

$120

Fit Testing

$20

NREMT Psychomotor Exam

$420

NREMT Written Exam

$110.00

Certifications

$600
Preceptor / Externship Fees $1,000-$2,000

Individual First Aid Kit

Bag - hip pack, thigh pack, backpack

Pocket Mask

Pen Light

Small note pad/pen

Stethoscope

BP Cuff

Surgical Mask

Tourniquet

1- Roller Gauze

Occlusive Dressing

2- Sterile 4x4

1- 2" Cloth Tape

1- 1" Transpore Tape

Trauma Shears

1- Black Sharpie

Stickers for kids

Safety Goggles

Watch

Medical Gloves

Total IFAK:

          

$0 to $50

$10.00

$2.00 

$2.00

$15 

$15.00 

Provided by program

$30

$2.00

$5.00

$2.00

$2.00

$2.00

$10.00 

$2.00

$10 

$15.00

$15 

Provided by program

$111.00 

Total Associated Costs for Paramedic Students: 

$7,116.50

Cost does not include the expense associated with acquiring prerequisitites or the cost of required immunizations.

 

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM CONTACTS
EMS Office: Sunnyvale Center
Glenn Kurisu, BS
EMS Program Director
408.745.8055
kurisuglenn@fhda.edu
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