Pierce College EMS Programs

EMT Enrollment Information

All new students to Pierce College District must apply to the College using the link below:

If you have questions about paying tuition or assistance options please contact one of the following departments: Financial Aid at Fort Steilacoom at (253) 964-6544, Cashiering (Tuition Installment Plan) 253-964-6700, Veteran’s Assistance at (253) 964-6505 or Go Army Ed at (253) 967-7174.

Please indicate that you are taking the Emergency Medical Services course on the admissions application. If you are seeking a different degree, indicate if the degree is an Associates or Certificate.

  1. Students must check their Pierce College student email (smail.pcd.edu) regularly for Pierce College requirements and advisor notes.
  2. Students must attenda Pierce College ‘New Student’ Orientation as directed through smail (which is different from the EMT Mandatory Orientation).
  3. College 110 is required for all Pierce College Certificate and degree bound students within their first 2 quarters of attendance. Delayed attendance can be arranged by EMS Advisor.
  4. Students attending only the EMT course will not be required to attend the College 110 requirement unless they do not complete within one quarter.

Military Personnel using Tuition Assistance:

  1. Students follow the above procedures for registration at any Pierce College campus
  2. Students then contact the GoArmyEd specialist with a copy of your class schedule and either call (253) 912-2243 or e mail
  3. Register through the GoArmyEd or Air Force Virtual Education Portal
  4. Pay all associated fees

MYCAA students:

  1. Request your MYCAA 10 weeks in advance
  2. Request each class put on an individual voucher (EMT210, EMT211 and EMT 212)
  3. Each class must have the exact beginning and end date(s). Please contact our office at (253) 964-6556 for specific dates

The cost of the program is:

  • Tuition: approximately $1,610.00 (includes Lab and campus fees)
  • Textbooks and supplemental materials $350.00 - $380.00
  • Additional costs (CPR card, background check and urinalysis test) approximately $180.00

Summer 2017

7/5/2017 – (estimated end date) 8/24/2017

AM Class Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 1:30PM

PM Class Monday - Friday 5:30PM – 10:30PM

MANDATORY ORIENTATION JUNE 15, 2017

Fall 2017

9/25/2017 – 12/13/2017

AM Class Monday – Thursday 8:30AM – 1:30PM

PM Class Tuesday and Thursday 5:30PM – 10:30PM & Saturday 8:00AM – 6:00PM

MANDATORY ORIENTATION - TO BE DETERMINED

**Students please note that the Winter 2018 and Spring 2018 are approximate dates**

Winter 2018

1/4/2018 – 3/20/2018

AM Class Monday – Thursday 8:30AM – 1:30PM

PM Class Tuesday and Thursday 5:30PM – 10:30PM & Saturday 8:00AM – 6:00PM

MANDATORY ORIENTATION - TO BE DETERMINED

Spring 2018

4/2/2018 – 6/12/2018

AM Class Monday – Thursday 8:30AM – 1:30PM

PM Class Tuesday and Thursday 5:30PM – 10:30PM & Saturday 8:00AM – 6:00PM

MANDATORY ORIENTATION - TO BE DETERMINED

Pierce College EMS Program*9401 Farwest Drive S.W. Lakewood, WA 98498*(P) 253-964-6556*(F) 253-964-6550