The Creighton University RN to EMT accelerated course offers an intensive, three-phase pathway for nurses and other experienced healthcare professionals seeking to expand their scope of practice into the prehospital environment. Designed to build on participants’ existing clinical expertise, the program follows a blended learning model that integrates online preparation, hands-on instruction and real-world experience.
To ensure you are receiving the highest quality, most up-to-date EMT education, this innovative Pre-hospital Care for Nurses course was developed by emergency medical and education experts. It follows the United States Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician Educational Guidelines and Standards. The curriculum blends evidence-based instruction with hands-on skill development, giving nurses the opportunity to expand their clinical expertise into the field of pre-hospital training.
The course will build upon your existing knowledge of patient care in the clinical environment while training you to provide exceptional and compassionate emergency care outside of a clinical setting. The course helps open new opportunities to serve in emergency medical services, disaster response and other urgent care roles. By completing this course, you will be equipped to bridge the gap between hospital-based care and the demands of the field, making you a versatile and highly trained provider of emergency medical care.
This course also prepares you to sit for the National Registry of EMT Certification examination.
Note that to successfully meet course completion requirements, you should be prepared to commit extra time outside of the one week on campus.
Along with your application you must submit:
Admitted students must also comply with the immunization requirements for Creighton Health Sciences students. Instructions for submitting immunization information will be provided in your acceptance materials.
The total cost, including tuition and associated University fees, for this course is $1,200.* Payment is due in full 60 days before the course start date.
Other variable expenses include:
*Students registering for college credit will be billed at the current credit hour rate. The cost of tuition is subject to change.
Graduates can use their EMT-for-Nurses training to prepare for roles like:
App deadline is March 1, 2026, unless spots are filled before the application date.
Students will have 6 months from the start of the course to complete all clinical components of the course but will attend on-campus classes for one week Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
App deadline is Aug. 1, 2026, unless spots are filled before the application date.
Students will have 6 months from the start of the course to complete all clinical components of the course but will attend on-campus classes for one week Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The course is intended for RNs, LPNs and other healthcare professionals who want the skills to deliver emergency care outside hospital settings.
There are no prerequisite courses or assessments, and no certifications are required.
Yes, the course is designed to prepare you for this exam. Students should be prepared to pay the certification exam fee.
While it’s only a week-long course, students will need to commit extra time outside the course to successfully meet its requirements. Students will have 6 months from the start of the course to complete all clinical components of the course.
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