ESTIMATED* Track I Cost sheet for EMT, AEMT and Paramedic
Based on Alabama resident tuition/fees
As of Fall 2023
*These costs are estimates ONLY. Your particular costs may vary. Listed costs may change without prior notice!
BASIC EMT
LEVEL 1 (1 semester) -- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)
(*Costs may change without prior notice)
Tuition –EMT courses
(10 credit hrs x $166/hr.)
$1,660.00
EMS 118 & 119 required
Books – EMT
$175.00
Cost for new textbooks & packets
Equipment
$50.00
Stethoscope, trauma scissors, etc.
Uniforms & shoes
$150.00
Cost of 1 uniform; 2 uniforms recommended
CPR Certification
$56.50
Cost if taken at SUSCC. Current for 2 years.
Criminal background check and drug
screening.
$69.50
Required after acceptance but before registration for
EMS courses.
Required through Advantage Students
regardless of previous
criminal background checks
performed.
Random Drug Screening $5/sem
$5.00
Required
ACEMAPP annual fee (annual)
$50.00
Required after acceptance but before registration for
EMS courses.
Malpractice Insurance
$15.00
Due at time of EMS course registration
Platinum Clinical Tracking/Testing
software fee
$79.00
Due at time of EMS course registration
Health insurance (if not insured)
$524.00
Annual cost. Personal health insurance accepted. Must
provide proof of current insurance.
Health Requirements: (not given at SU)
Physical and immunizations
Immunizations: Tetanus, MMR X2,
varicella, flu
PPD skin test- required annually while
in program
Hepatitis Injections (series of 3)
Annual Physical Exam
Varies: Approx.
$500.00
Required after acceptance but before registration for
EMS courses. Immunizations and physical exam not
available at SUSCC. Must be obtained from physician’s
office or healthcare clinic.
Total estimated cost for EMT
$3,354.00
Does not include cost for health requirements or travel
costs to class/clinical. Does not include cost of
developmental course requirements.
National Registry fee for EMT
$80.00
Testing fee
Alabama licensure fee
$12.00
2 year initial license
Total EMT + license fees
$3,426.00
Does not include travel to class & clinic.
These costs are an estimate. Your particular costs will vary depending upon whether you have already completed
academic courses and have health insurance. The $524 annual fee for health insurance is only required if you are not
covered under a health insurance policy. You are required to submit proof of health insurance coverage before enrolling
in EMS courses. The costs for immunizations, blood titers and physical examinations are merely estimated in the total
cost. Textbook costs can be reduced by purchasing used or rental books.
ESTIMATED* Track I Cost sheet for EMT, AEMT and Paramedic
Based on Alabama resident tuition/fees
As of Fall 2023
*These costs are estimates ONLY. Your particular costs may vary. Listed costs may change without prior notice!
ADVANCED EMT ( MUST HAVE CURRENT EMT LICENSE)
LEVEL 2 (1 semester) - ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (AEMT)
Tuition – AEMT courses
(9 credit hrs x $166/hr.)
$1,494.00
EMS 155 & 156 required
Tuition – academics
(4 credit hrs x $166/hr.)
$664.00
BIO 201 OR EMP 189 OR BIO 111 required before
applying to paramedic
Books – AEMT
$270.00
Cost for new books
Books – Academics
$500.00
Cost for new books (will vary depending on if BIO 201,
BIO 111 or EMP 189 taken)
Equipment
Stethoscope, trauma scissors, etc.
Uniforms
Cost of 1 uniform and 1 set of scrubs for hospital
CPR Certification
Cost if taken at SUSCC.
Criminal background check and drug
screening unless completed the
previous semester.
Required after acceptance but before registration for
EMS courses.
Required through Advantage Students
regardless of previous
criminal background checks
performed.
Random Drug Screening $5/sem
Required
ACEMAPP annual fee unless
subscribed previous semester
Required after acceptance but before registration for
EMS courses.
Malpractice insurance
Due at time of EMS course registration
Platinum Clinical Tracking/Testing
software fee
Due at time of EMS course registration. Cost includes
FISDAP for paramedic program.
NREMT Procter’s Fee
Due at time of EMS course registration.
Health Requirements:
(not given at SU)
Physical and immunizations
Immunizations: Tetanus, MMR X2,
varicella, flu
PPD skin test- required annually while
in program
Hepatitis Injections (series of 3)
Annual Physical Exam
updates may be
required of
physical, flu shot, &
Tb skin test
Required after acceptance but before registration for
EMS courses. Immunizations and physical exam not
available at SUSCC. Must be obtained from physician’s
office or healthcare clinic. Annual updates not included
in cost.
Total estimated cost for AEMT
$3,497.00
National Registry fee for AEMT
Required licensure testing fee at end of program
Alabama licensure fee
2 year initial license AEMT
Total AEMT + license fees
Does not include health records updates or travel to
class & clinic.
These costs are an estimate. Your particular costs will vary depending upon whether you have already completed
academic courses and have health insurance. The $524 annual fee for health insurance is only required if you are not
covered under a health insurance policy. You are required to submit proof of health insurance coverage before enrolling
in EMS courses. The costs for immunizations, blood titers and physical examinations are not included in the total cost.
Textbook costs can be reduced by purchasing used or rental books.
ESTIMATED* Track I Cost sheet for EMT, AEMT and Paramedic
Based on Alabama resident tuition/fees
As of Fall 2023
*These costs are estimates ONLY. Your particular costs may vary. Listed costs may change without prior notice!
PARAMEDIC PROGRAM (MUST HAVE CURRENT ADVANCED EMT – AEMT LICENSE)
Paramedic Level Three (3 semesters) (Certificate option. AAS option requires additional academics)
Semester #1 ***Short Term Certificate does not require academics.
Tuition – Paramedic courses
(8 credit hrs x $166/hr.)
$1,328.00
EMS 241, 242, 244, & 257
Tuition – Academic courses
(4 credit hrs x $166/hr.)
$664.00
BIO 202 (if BIO 201 was chosen previously) ENG 101 or
MTH 100 (ENG 101 and MTH 100 are 3 credit hrs.)
Must be completed before 3
rd
semester.
Books – EMS
$600.00
Cost for new books for paramedic
Books – Academics
$538.00
Cost for new books
Equipment
Stethoscope, trauma scissors, etc.
Uniforms
Cost of 1 uniform; 2 uniforms recommended
CPR Certification
Cost if taken at SUSCC. Current for 2 years.
Criminal background check and drug
screening unless completed the
previous semester
Required after acceptance but before registration for
EMS courses.
Required through Advantage Students
regardless of previous
criminal background checks
performed.
Random Drug Screening $5/sem
Required
ACEMAPP annual fee
Required after acceptance but before registration for
nursing courses.
Malpractice Insurance
Due at time of EMS course registration
Platinum Clinical Tracking/Testing
software fee
Due at time of EMS course registration
Health insurance (if not insured)
Annual cost. Personal health insurance accepted. Must
provide proof of current insurance.
NREMT Proctor fee
Due at time of EMS course registration
Card fees – ITLS, ACLS, PALS
Due at time of EMS course registration
Health Requirements: (not given at SU)
Physical and immunizations
Immunizations: Tetanus, MMR X2,
varicella, flu
PPD skin test- required annually while
in program
Hepatitis Injections (series of 3)
Annual Physical Exam
Varies
Required after acceptance but before registration for
EMS courses. Immunizations and physical exam not
available at SUSCC. Must be obtained from physician’s
office or healthcare clinic.
Total estimated cost for Paramedic 1
st
semester
Does not include cost for health requirements or travel
costs to class/clinical. Does not include cost of
developmental course requirements.
Paramedic - Level (Certificate option. AAS option requires additional academics)
Semester 2 ***Short Term Certificate does not require academics.
Tuition – Paramedic courses
(11 credit hrs x $166/hr.)
$1,826.00
EMS 245, 246, 247, 248
Tuition – Academic courses
(6 credit hrs x $166/hr.)
$996.00
ENG 101 & MTH 100 (6 credit hrs.)
Books – Academics
$430.00
Cost for new books
ESTIMATED* Track I Cost sheet for EMT, AEMT and Paramedic
Based on Alabama resident tuition/fees
As of Fall 2023
*These costs are estimates ONLY. Your particular costs may vary. Listed costs may change without prior notice!
Malpractice Insurance
Due at time of EMS course registration
Total Estimated cost for EMT-P
2
nd
semester
Total does not include cost of any health requirement
updates or travel costs.
Paramedic - Level (Certificate option. AAS option requires additional academics)
Semester 3 ***Short Term Certificate does not require academics.
Tuition – Paramedic courses
(10 credit hrs x $166/hr.)
$1,660.00
EMS 253, 254, 255, 256
Malpractice Insurance
Due at time of EMS course registration
Total Estimated cost for EMT-P
3
rd
semester
Total does not include cost of any health requirement
updates or travel costs.
Total estimated cost for EMT-
PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATE (includes
cost of EMT, AEMT & Paramedic
Does not include cost for health requirements or travel
costs to class/clinical. Does not include cost of
developmental course requirements.
National Registry fee for EMT-PAR
National Registry fee for Paramedic license
Alabama licensure fee
2 year initial license EMT-Paramedic
Total program + license fees
Does not include health records requirements or travel
to class & clinic.
Associate in Applied Science degree requires additional academics:
Tuition – additional academic courses
(9 credit hrs x $166/hr.)
$1,494.00
PSY 200, SPH 107 or 106, Humanities elective*
Books – PSY, SPH, HUM
$500.00
Cost of new textbooks
Costs of additional AAS degree
requirements
$1,994.00
Total AAS Degree program
$18,507.00
Does not include health records requirements or travel
to class & clinic.
*See academic advisor if you have questions regarding transferring humanities from another college.
These costs are an estimate. Your particular costs will vary depending upon whether you have already completed
academic courses and have health insurance. The $524 annual fee for health insurance is only required if you are not
covered under a health insurance policy. You are required to submit proof of health insurance coverage before enrolling
in EMS courses. The costs for immunizations, blood titers and physical examinations are not included in the total cost.
Textbook costs can be reduced by purchasing used or rental books.