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RN to EMT Bridge Program

Are you a licensed Registered Nursing with professional experience in an Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, or Air or Ground Medical Transport setting? Are you seeking to expand your scope of practice by obtaining national certification and Alabama licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

Calhoun Community College’s RN to EMT Bridge Program offers a streamlined pathway for experienced RNs to transition into the field of prehospital care. This hybrid program includes online didactic instruction and a required 16-hour hands-on lab component held on the Huntsville Research Park campus and 2 Ambulance Clinicals (12 hours each for total of 24 hours).

Program Admission Requirements

To be considered for enrollment, applicants must meet all of the following criteria and submit the required documentation:

  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license (license status will be verified).
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
  • Completion of a trauma course, such as TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), ITLS (International Trauma Life Support), or an equivalent.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of verifiable work experience as an RN in an Emergency Department, ICU, or Air Medical/Flight service.
  • Professional résumé clearly detailing relevant experience.
  • Employer verification letter printed on official company letterhead confirming at least two years of qualifying work experience in the specified settings.
  • Applicants who do not meet these criteria are encouraged to consider enrolling in our traditional EMT course (EMS 118) instead.

How to Apply

Students must qualify and be accepted to register for the RN to EMT Bridge Program.

Program fee – $599

  1. Submit proof of active unencumbered licensure: rn2emt@calhoun.edu
  2. Submit employment verification. Request letter of employment. Requires proof of 2 years experience in ICE, ER, or Flight.
  3. Register for Classes!

Next Steps Process to submit application

  1. Review the requirements and confirm that you meet the criteria for the program
  2. Use the QR code to fill out initial interest form
  3. You will receive an email with details and submission requests sent to rn2emt@calhoun.edu for the following:
    1. Proof of active unencumbered licensure
    2. Verification of employment. Send Employment letter must include proof of at least 2 years’ experience of ICU, ER, Ground or Air Medical Transport.
  4. Once accepted, you will receive payment link

For consideration, please use this link to start the application process: Apply Today!

Next Steps!

  • Receive and email to your Calhoun email address with health credentialing packet.
  • Order books, uniforms, and supplies from the Calhoun bookstore.

    Estimated Additional Costs not included in fee.

    Item

    Amount

    Code

    Information

    Textbook with NREMT Review

    $296.00

    With CCC discount code from JBLEARNING.com

    As of 4/2025, Ebook/Hard cover available for additional fee. See below for links

    Background and Drug Screen

    $87.00

    N/A

     As of 4/2025

    Polo Shirt

    $45.00

    N/A

    N/A

    EMS Testing Card

    $52.00

    On Website

    N/A

    Malpractice Insurance

    $12.00

    N/A

    N/A

    Licensure Information

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    National Registry of EMTs and Paramedics

    $104.00

    N/A

     As of 4/2025

    State of Alabama EMT License

    $40.00

    N/A

     As of 4/2025

    Textbook Information

    Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Premier Package (Hybrid Classroom), Twelfth Edition (Print)

    ISBN: 9781284227192

    Order Online

    OR

    Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Digital Premier Package (Hybrid Classroom), Twelfth Edition (Digital ONLY)

    ISBN: 9781284227215

    Order Online

    Questions? Contact:

    Brett Kinzer, M.Ed, RN, NRP

    EMS Instructor

    Diane Bridgewater

    CWS Project Manager

    Resources