EMT Rookie School
Through a partnership with South Arkansas Community College, MEMS is able to offer college credit at our headquarters for EMT training. MEMS EMT-B training, otherwise known as Rookie School, is usually held twice each year as staffing needs occur. Classes and deadlines to apply will be announced prior to the anticipated start date.
Steps To Earning Your EMT at MEMS
1
Apply Online
Visit our Career page an apply for the next Rookie School!
2
College Placement Test
The sooner you apply, the quicker you can get scheduled to take your college placement test for admission to South Arkansas Community College. MEMS pays for all fees associated.
3
Physical Agility Test
Candidates must demonstrate a minimum fitness level prior to being hired. Physical fitness will be measured by participating in five job-related exercises.
4
Class Time
For approximately 8 weeks, you will attend in class instruction, full-time, Monday thru Friday, 7AM - 4PM. You will also be paid a salary and receive benefits during this time.
5
Skills Test
Put your skills to use and prove that you can do the job. This is required by MEMS for graduation.
6
NREMT Exam
NREMT, also know as National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, is required by the State of Arkansas to work as an EMT and Paramedic. The exam may seem daunting, but the instructors at MEMS will give you everything you need to pass.
7
Graduation
You made it to graduation! This is where you will be presented with your diploma and EMT patch.
8
Orientation
So you graduated! Now it's time to learn the lay of the land. This portion will start geography of the metropolitan area, driving, and more MEMS-specific training.
Rookie 47
Application Deadline
TBA
Physical Agility Testing
July 7, 2023
First Day of Class
August 14, 2023
