Students must be 18 years of age by the time the course ends (in order to be eligible to register for the Certification Exam).  Further, student must read, write, and speak English fluently.  They should also be able to lift 125 lbs. by themselves. 

Topics covered include but are not limited to Patient Assessment, Airway Manage- ment, Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies, Control of Bleeding, Management of Shock, Emergency Childbirth, Pediatric and Geriatric Considerations, Vehicle Extrication, Patient Assisted Medications, Hazardous Materials, CPR, Cardiac Arrest Management (use of the S/AED), Medical/Legal Considerations and Ethical Concerns. 

Tuition is $995.00 for the Basic EMT Course.  Additional costs are explained on our Program Costs page (here).

Complete the Registration Form here for the course you would like to attend.  Make a payment for tuition (in full or a non-refundable deposit) on our Basic EMT Courses or Refresher Courses pages.  StarFire EMS accepts payment through PayPal, by personal check, or by cash.

Yes.  Go to the Basic EMT Courses page.  Select the payment option - Basic EMT Course Deposit - for the course you would like to attend.  Each month during the course we will remind students to make the installment payment that is due.  Each installment payment includes a $25.00 service fee.

ONLY the tuition may be financed through StarFire EMS.  We are unable to influence payment options for or pricing of textbooks, certification exam, or any non-StarFire EMS practical exam site fee.

You will order your textbook package directly from the publisher, Jones & Bartlett Publishing.  Once you register, we send you the ordering information that includes a coupon code to reduce the textbook cost 20% off the list price.  Taxes, shipping and handling costs are extra.

StarFire EMS offers Basic EMT courses starting in January, May, and September.  Classes in January and September meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. as well as one Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each month class is in session.

The May (summer) class meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays as well as several Saturdays throughout the summer.  Weeknight classes meet from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Saturday sessions meet from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Additional courses may be added as needed.  These classes will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. as well as one Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each month class is in session.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and therefore StarFire EMS require 100% attendance.  We understand that people get sick, car accidents happen, family emergencies occur.  Students must notify the StarFire EMS office at (781) 791-0487 as soon as they know they are going to be absent.  Students must request make-up assignments upon their return to class  Only students meeting the 100% attendance requirement will be eligible for the State Certification exam.

Please don’t come to class naked!  Seriously, wear clean, comfortable clothing in good repair that demonstrates some degree of modesty and will allow you to participate in all program activities safely.  This means pants must secure at the wearer’s natural waist to ensure safety when carrying fellow students up and down stairs or performing other skills in practical skill lab sessions.  Shirts must allow room for movement while maintaining modesty.  For practical skill lab sessions, students must wear sneakers or some other flat soled, closed toed shoe that will remain secured to the wearer's foot during activities.  This is for your safety! 

Student must successfully complete all program assignments and exams, must have 100% attendance, and must have paid all applicable tuition and fees.  Further, student must be at least 18 years of age to apply for certification.

Once a student is certified by the program instructor as eligible for certification, s/he must complete the State required Certification Application and pay the $150.00 application fee.  Further, the student must apply for, pay for (usually between $100.00 and $150.00), and successfully complete the practical exam.  Then the student must apply for, pay for (currently $55.00), and successfully complete the written exam.

StarFire EMS offers a Practical Skills Exam Preparation Course at the modest fee of $95.00 (single payment).  This meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays or Mondays and Wednesdays (depending on your course meeting dates) from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., after your Basic EMT Course ends.  A State-licensed Basic EMT Examiner walks you through the practical exam process step-by-step so you will know exactly what to expect.  This course starts the week after your course ends and continues through the week of your practical skills exam.  Historically, students who complete this course usually do well on the practical skills exam although completing this Prep Course does NOT guarantee a passing performance!

There is generally a break of at least four (4) weeks from the time your course ends until you can take your practical skills exam.  Attending the Practical Skills Exam Prep Course is a good way to keep skills being tested in good form.  It also helps ease any anxiety you might have about the test.  Miss this at your peril!

Full payment is required by the start of the first class or as detailed under the financing plan.  If you withdraw from the program, the financing agreement does not waive this responsibility.  Your application fee and initial deposit are non-refundable.

The refund schedule is as follows but is based on the amount paid to date.  If you have only made the application and deposit payment that would be the 100% base from which your refund would be computed.

a.     100% refund up to 14 days prior to the start of classes, less fees

b.     50% refund if the student withdraws 7 day prior to the start of classes as       described above, less fees

c.     25% refund within 7 days of the start of classes, less fees

d.     No refunds once the program has begun

All applications for withdrawal must be made in writing and sent via certified mail.  Application for withdrawal that is not in writing will NOT be accepted.  Absence from any class will not constitute withdrawal from the program.  All program tuition and fees must be paid in full before any application for withdrawal can be processed.