PHECC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course
The PHECC Emergency Medical Technician course prepares participants to deliver patient care in both pre-hospital and inter-facility emergency settings.
This intensive programme combines structured theory with practical skills training, including patient assessment, cardiac first response advanced, and patient moving and handling. Continuous assessment supports skill development throughout the course.
For individuals seeking a career in emergency medical services or progression within the sector, the EMT qualification is a significant professional step.
If you require further information or wish to discuss upcoming course dates, please contact us.
Who It Is For
The EMT course is suitable for individuals from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds, including:
- Those progressing from Emergency First Responder level
- Individuals seeking employment with the National Ambulance Service as an Intermediate Care Operative
- Candidates preparing for further progression to Paramedic level
- Those pursuing a career in pre-hospital emergency care
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Successful completion of Garda Vetting prior to clinical placement
- Sufficient English language proficiency to engage with theory and assessment
Garda Vetting is initiated at the start of the programme. Delays in clearance may result in delayed clinical placement allocation.
Method of Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of:
- Classroom-based theory lectures
- Practical skills training
- Scenario-based learning
- Continuous formative assessment
Training includes Cardiac First Response Advanced and Patient Moving and Handling certification.
Course Structure
Classroom Learning
120 hours of theory and practical instruction, delivered full-time or part-time.
Clinical Placement
40 hours of supervised placement on Medicore’s ambulance fleet.
Examinations
Two days of PHECC examinations consisting of:
- Multiple Choice Question examination
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination
Course Content
The programme covers a comprehensive range of topics aligned with PHECC standards, including:
- Primary survey
- Secondary survey
- Clinical anatomy and physiology
- Airway and ventilation
- Respiratory emergencies
- Cardiac First Response Advanced
- Cardiovascular emergencies
- General medical emergencies
- Bleeding, shock and soft tissue injuries
- Musculoskeletal, head and spinal injuries
- Childbirth and neonatal resuscitation
- Paediatrics
- Basic patient care
- Gaining access to the patient at scene
- Ambulance operations
- Communications and radio procedures
- Infection prevention and control
- Pharmacology
- Intramuscular injection
- Legislation and information management
- Professional practice and medico-legal considerations
- Hazardous materials incidents
- Major emergency management
- Civil disorder
- Wellbeing of the EMT
- Patient safety and quality assurance
- Continuum of pre-hospital emergency care
- Continuous professional competence
Course Fees
€2,000 inclusive of:
- All course manuals and materials
- Copy of PHECC Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Uniform trousers and polo shirt
- EMT kit including pouch, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, shears, pupil torch and pen
A €500 booking deposit is required to secure a provisional place. The deposit becomes non-refundable and non-transferable within four weeks of the course start date.
Full payment is required no later than two weeks prior to course commencement unless a written payment plan agreement has been approved.
The PHECC examination fee of €100 is payable directly to PHECC and is not included in the course fee.
Assessment
Final assessment is conducted by PHECC and consists of:
- A Multiple Choice Question examination assessing theoretical knowledge
- An Objective Structured Clinical Examination assessing practical competence
Candidates must pass both components to qualify.
Certification and Registration
Upon successful completion of the PHECC examinations, candidates may apply for registration on the PHECC practitioner register and apply for a practitioner licence.
Registration enables graduates to practise as Emergency Medical Technicians within Ireland in accordance with PHECC standards.
Why Choose Medicore
PHECC-aligned training
Delivered in accordance with national education and training standards.
Experienced instructors
Training is provided by practitioners with operational pre-hospital experience.
Structured clinical placement
Students gain supervised real-world experience on Medicore’s ambulance fleet.
Comprehensive preparation for examination
Course delivery is structured to prepare candidates for both MCQ and OSCE assessment formats.
Clear career pathway
Graduates are well positioned for employment in emergency medical services or progression to higher levels of clinical training.
Enrol Today
Medicore’s PHECC Emergency Medical Technician course provides the clinical foundation, professional preparation and recognised qualification required to practise in pre-hospital emergency care.
Contact us to enquire about upcoming course dates or to begin your application process.