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Transfer EMTs
Transfer applications for certified EMTs are now open! The deadline for the application is Friday, March 6th at 11:59pm.
Application Information:
Info Session: We’ll be hosting two information sessions for all interested transfer applicants: one on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6pm @ Sever Hall 2023, and another on Friday, March 6th from 8-9 AM @ Harvard Hall 101. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about Crimson EMS, hear directly from current members about their experiences, and ask any questions you may have about the application process or the organization.
ATTENDANCE AT ONE OF THESE SESSIONS IS MANDATORY FOR APPLICATION CONSIDERATION.
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least two full semesters left at Harvard.
Massachusetts Certification: You do not need to be MA-certified to apply, but if accepted, you’ll need to obtain a Massachusetts EMT license (contact chief@crimsonems.org for assistance).
Bootcamp Training: Applicants who pass the first round (application + interview) will complete a four-week bootcamp (2 hours/week) to refresh EMT skills and familiarize themselves with CrimsonEMS operations.
Feel free to reach out to cems-exec-board@googlegroups.com with any questions
EMT Class
Applications for the Spring 2026 class are now closed. The deadline was Saturday, November 15th at 11:59pm ET. Look out for the next round of applications next year!
Stay on the lookout for more information and email cems-exec-board@googlegroups.com with any questions!
CrimsonEMS offers one fully subsidized EMT training course per semester. The next offering of the course will be in Spring 2026. Applications for the Spring 2026 course will become available around December and will be accepted until later in the month (date TBD).
During the course, future EMTs will learn the principles and skills necessary to provide care and treatment in a variety of urgent situations. Students learn about topics such as anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, sickness, disease, trauma, abuse, mental illness, and patient assessment, as well as methods of treatment and management. EMT candidates also develop skills through classroom and applied learning in incident management, communication and leadership, teamwork, emergency vehicle operations, response systems, healthcare systems, bedside manner, and more.
The course is both incredibly rewarding and time and energy-intensive. The course requires a roughly 15-hour time commitment per week, with virtual classes on Tuesdays from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. and in-person practical classes on Saturdays from 9 a.m-5:00 p.m. Course dates follow the Harvard College academic calendar and will not coincide with shopping week, University holidays, or final exams. The EMT course is to be taken concurrently with academic courses at Harvard.
CrimsonEMS, as a service line of Harvard University Health Services (HUHS), is generously supported and subsidized by HUHS. While typical EMT courses may cost around $2,000, students in CrimsonEMS are only responsible for the cost of testing, licensure, and registration fees. For certain students, financial aid is available to help with or cover these fees. Please see our FAQs for more information. After their training course, students are well-prepared to use their skills and knowledge to serve the Harvard community.