EMT and paramedic classes in Spokane & North Idaho
10 programs open to the public, and 1 run by employers and schools for their own people. Each shows its length, cost and format as the school publishes them, what backs it, and a link to enroll. 2 open EMT and paramedic jobs on the board now.
Who approves these programs
Who approves these: Washington's Department of Health (DOH) certifies EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics. You need a state-approved course, proof of competency such as National Registry (NREMT) certification, a background check, membership in a licensed ambulance or aid service, and the county medical program director's signature (WAC 246-976-141). Idaho's Bureau of EMS licenses them after an Idaho-approved course, the NREMT computer exam and a hands-on skills (psychomotor) exam. Every Washington program here is on DOH's list of approved EMS training programs. Source: WAC 246-976-141.
Checked Sep 29, 2026 against DOH's list of state-approved EMS training programs and each program's own page (Idaho's EMS course lookup couldn't be read here). Dates, costs and approvals change: confirm with the program before you pay. A listing isn't an endorsement, and schools don't pay to be listed here.
Programs open to the public
In alphabetical order by school.
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Deer Park Volunteer Ambulance
EMT and Advanced EMT (AEMT) courses
- Where
- Deer Park, WA
- Length
- Ask the school
- Cost
- Ask the school
No EMT class was scheduled on September 29, 2026. It also lists AEMT and EMT IV courses for people who have been Washington EMTs for a year. Enroll with a student application and enrollment agreement.
On Washington DOH's list of state-approved EMS training programs.
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Idaho State University, taught at Lewis-Clark State College
Paramedic Science (academic certificate or Associate of Science)
- Where
- Lewiston, ID
- How it's taught
- In person on the LC State campus, with clinical internships at local hospitals and agencies
- Length
- Three semesters of paramedic courses and clinicals, then a 10-week internship
- Cost
- Ask the school
Starts each fall; applications December 1 – April 4, 12 seats. You must pass the National Registry EMT exams first and have anatomy and medical terminology with a C or better.
Only the college's own page (it doesn't state accreditation).
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North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Emergency Medical Technician – Post Falls
Next start January 11, 2027
- Where
- Post Falls, ID
- How it's taught
- In person (taught by Coeur d'Alene firefighters)
- Length
- January 11 – May 7, 2027
- Cost
- $2,995 (Fall 2026 NIC Workforce Training Center catalog); includes textbook, BLS Provider card and the NREMT skills exam
18 or older; seats are limited. Sign up during the 24-hour priority interest list window on October 26.
The college's own catalog and page (Idaho's EMS course lookup couldn't be read here).
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North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Emergency Medical Technician – North
Next start January 13, 2027
- Where
- Bonner County, ID
- How it's taught
- In person (taught by Bonner County EMTs)
- Length
- January 13 – May 21, 2027
- Cost
- $2,995 (Fall 2026 NIC Workforce Training Center catalog); includes textbook, BLS Provider card and the NREMT skills exam
For people in Bonner and Boundary counties and nearby, from Newport, Washington, to Libby, Montana. 18 or older; sign up during the priority interest list window on November 2.
The college's own catalog (Idaho's EMS course lookup couldn't be read here).
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North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Where
- Post Falls, ID
- Length
- Ask the school
- Cost
- Ask the school
For certified EMTs. Tuition includes textbooks, supplies and exam prep; email wtc_healthcareers@nic.edu to ask how to register.
The college's own page (Idaho's EMS course lookup couldn't be read here).
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Providence Health Training
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- In person (178 classroom hours) or hybrid (132 online hours plus 56 hours of in-person labs and skills)
- Length
- 178 hours in person or 200 hours hybrid, including a 12-hour ambulance or fire shift
- Cost
- $1,644 total ($1,219 tuition, $325 textbook, $100 lab fee)
17 or older on the first day (18 for the field shift), with a high school diploma or GED, a background check, an AHA BLS card and required shots. Register online; dates aren't on the course page.
On Washington DOH's list of state-approved EMS training programs.
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Providence Health Training
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- Hybrid (about 15 hours a week online, in-person skills sessions, hospital clinicals and a field internship)
- Length
- At least 372 hours (64 classroom, 200 online, 40–60 clinical, 48 field internship)
- Cost
- $2,255 total ($1,580 tuition, $350 eBook, $325 lab fee)
For certified EMTs with at least one year of experience. You also need an AHA BLS card, shots and a background check.
On Washington DOH's list of state-approved EMS training programs.
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Providence Health Training
Paramedic Program
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- In person (classes Monday–Wednesday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), then hospital clinicals and a field internship
- Length
- 1,326 hours over 10–14 months
- Cost
- $13,980 expected ($11,880 tuition, $1,150 textbooks, $950 lab fees), plus a $75 application fee
For EMTs with at least one year of experience. Starts the third week of October each year; applications are taken March 1 – June 30.
On Washington DOH's paramedic program list (CAAHEP-accredited).
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South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Where
- Newport, WA
- How it's taught
- Lecture, lab and clinical rotations
- Length
- 12 weeks; 150 hours
- Cost
- Ask the school
No course was scheduled on September 29, 2026; the district posts the next one on this page when registration opens. Ask whether classes are open to people who aren't its members.
On Washington DOH's list of state-approved EMS training programs.
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Spokane Community College
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- In person (lecture, lab, and clinical shifts on an ambulance and in an emergency department)
- Length
- One quarter (12 weeks); 150 hours
- Cost
- Ask the school
You must be 18 by the clinical rotations and have a driver's license, an American Heart Association BLS Provider card and the required shots.
On Washington DOH's list of state-approved EMS training programs.
Run by employers and schools
These train their own new hires or students. For the employer programs, you apply for the job first; many pay you while you train.
- Pullman Fire Department · PullmanReserve Firefighter Academy (includes Washington EMT certification). Only for people who join as reserve firefighters; the academy runs October to June.
Also see jobs that provide training on the board today.
For schools and training programs
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