Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

This course provides basic and limited advanced emergency care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual will function as part of a comprehensive EMS response team. Under medical oversight the A-EMT will perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The A-EMT is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

*Must be 18 years of age or older and a Pennsylvania State Certified Emergency Medical Technician to enroll in this course.

Date: January 26 to June 8, 2026
This is a hybrid program: all course work and exams will be completed online, and in-person lab sessions will take place every other Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Zoom orientations: January 6 and 20, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

In-person orientation: January 26, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In-person lab sessions every Monday, starting February 2, 2026 from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. at these locations:
- Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, 5 Eberly Building
- Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Payment options and registration

Application Fee: $350.00
Course fee is $1,350.00

Course fee does not include textbook. Optional hard copy of textbook can be purchased-ISBN 9780134420127

Seats are limited—Registration deadline January 5, 2026 at noon.
Apply early to prevent delay in clinical/field time clearance.

Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.

Application Form

Personal Data

Full Name

Phone

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Emergency Contact Information

Name

Relationship

Phone Number

EMT | AEMT Certification Information

Certification Number

State

Expiration Date

Education

(High School, Vocational School, College, Post-Graduate, EMT School, Other) Transcripts from High School and College must either accompany this application or follow under separate cover.

Name and Address of Institution

Dates Attended

Degree / Diploma / Certification

Name and Address of Institution

Dates Attended

Degree / Diploma / Certification

Name and Address of Institution

Dates Attended

Degree / Diploma / Certification

Name and Address of Institution

Dates Attended

Degree / Diploma / Certification

Employment History and/or Related Experience

Fill out your employment history and/or related experience by clicking on the drop downs below.

Employment History/Related Experience 1

Company Name and Address

Supervisor's Name

Company Phone Number

Job Title

Dates of Employment

Start Date

End Date

Employment History/Related Experience 2

Company Name and Address

Supervisor's Name

Company Phone Number

Job Title

Dates of Employment

Start Date

End Date

Employment History/Related Experience 3

Company Name and Address

Supervisor's Name

Company Phone Number

Job Title

Dates of Employment

Start Date

End Date

References

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Address

Phone Number

Name

Address

Phone Number

Name

Address

Phone Number

I hereby certify that all the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I grant Penn State University permission to investigate all information on this application, and I grant third parties' permission to release information about my professional competence to Penn State Fayette’s Paramedic Program. I understand my acceptance into the program requires me to follow and obey all policies and procedures set forth by The Pennsylvania State University, and all affiliates to the Paramedic Program.

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I understand that there is an application fee that will need paid.

Checking this box indicates you understand if the application is accepted for admission to the Paramedic Program, the application fee is non-refundable. If the application is denied for any reason, the full application fee will be returned.

Preferred Clinical and Field Sites

Site A is your preferred and B and your secondary choice. See attached list of approved clinical and field sites. For questions on sites not on the list, call Greg Onega at 724-430-4227. *Please note, these sites are not guaranteed based on ability to secure partnership with Penn State.

Field Site A

Clinical Site A

Field Site B

Clinical Site B

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