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EMS Expenses

Student Medical Expenses: (These are all approximate)                                                                                       

Note: The following information must be uploaded into the Immunization Tracker along with any/all lab results. 

Items Cost
Tuition: (Expenses are subject to change.) 6 units at $46 per unit $276
Health Fee $26
Transportation Fee $8
Student Parking Fee $40
Castle Branch for Background check at https://discover.castlebranch.com/ (info in the acceptance packet) $65
Healthcare Provider Services Organization (HPSO) Liability Insurance (info in the acceptance packet) $28
CPR: American Heart Association BLS Approved Provider  $65
Physical Statement (medical forms included in the acceptance packet)  $30
Drug Screening, Proof of COVID-19  (optional), MMR, Varicela, HepB, Flu, TB (PPD), $161
Immunizations if required (HEP B 3-series $77, HEP B PEDS $38, MMR 2-series $100, & Tdap $57) $272
Textbook Required: Emergency Care 14th Edition" by " EMT-P Limmer, Daniel J., Michael F. O'Keefe, Medical Editor Dickinson, Edward T." It is available in both physical and digital formats.
ISBN10: 0136681166 ISBN 13: 978-0136681168                                                              
$89.99 - $132.99
Textbook Optional: EMT Crash Course with Online Practice Test, 3rd Edition: Get a Passing Score in Less Time (EMT Test Preparation) Third Edition by Christopher Coughlin Ph.D.
ISBN10: 0738612871 ISBN 13: 978-0738612874
$20.85 
Equipment Required: (Approximate Expenses.)
The following equipment must be purchased prior to going out into your field internship.
College Name Tag (First one free, Student ID Card) No Cost
Medical Equipment Package (Stethescope, Pen Light, Shears, N95 Mask, Eye Protection) $60
ADC Blood Pressure Cuffs $44.99
Trouser Belt Black (1 belt) $15.99
Red MSJC Intern T-Shirt (3 shirts) $44.99
Black EMT Pant Style (1 pair) $38.99
Black Utility Pant Style (1 pair) $49.99
Black Hooded Sweatshirt $22.99
Boot options: High Top Composite Work Boots (SideZip Boot option)                                                               High Top Composite Work Boots (Spearpoint Boot option)                                                                   High Top Composite Work Boots (ATAC 8 Shield Boot option)                                     $124.99           $148            $171.99  
Upon Successful Course Completion: (Approximate Expenses.)
National Registry Application and Testing Center Fee $150
California EMS Authority Central Registry Live Scan
California Dept. of Justice & FBI Background Investigation
(Report data cannot be shared between agencies, separate reports needed)
$75
$15
$54
Choose a County to Work in e.g.
Riverside California Department of Justice & FBI Background Live Scan Finger Printing
Authorization in Riverside to Work
$69
$35
DMV Ambulance Certification with DOJ/FBI Background Live Scan Finger Printing
DMV Ambulance Handbook
$67
$35
$5