Course Information

Summa Health offers the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program twice a year (fall and winter). The course is approximately four and one-half (4 1/2) months in duration. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.  on the Summa Health System – Akron City Campus.

Course Overview

The EMT program is divided into two parts. Part I consists of 140 hours of classroom time, of which half of the hours are devoted to practical skills. Part II is the clinical portion of the course. The Summa EMT Advisory Committee requires 28 hours of clinical time. Summa Health requires the EMT student to complete the clinical portion of the curriculum before the National Registry Written Exam.

Initial Requirements

• 18 Years of Age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Passing Score on Entrance Exam
• EMT Application Fall 2025
• Full Pre-Entrance Requirements

Course Tuition: See Application Packet