The RN to EMT bridge course is a hybrid self-paced course for healthcare professionals who wish to advance their careers in EMS by working on a ground or air ambulance and taking their knowledge to where the action and treatment first begins. The health care professionals will be allowed to do online course work and then be trained by other health care providers on EMS equipment before being checked off and testing for their national certification and state licensure. Note: The hands-on skills check-off can only be done in the state of Arkansas. Download RN to EMT flyer. 

How you will benefit:

• Fast-Track Certification: This program leverages your existing medical education, allowing you to bypass the 200+ hour traditional course offerings.
• Expanded Clinical Setting: You learn to provide care in uncontrolled environments—such as homes, street corners, or moving vehicles where resources are limited.
• Pre-Hospital Skillset: Training focuses on skills less common in standard nursing, such as scene size-up, extrication, and using specialized emergency equipment.
• Schedule Flexibility: Obtaining EMT certification allows for supplemental income through part-time or flexible shifts on ground ambulances along with advancing your options to air services.
• Autonomy and Decision Making: Pre-hospital care requires working from protocols independently before reaching a hospital, which can sharpen clinical judgment and teach you to work in a limited team setting to accomplish time sensitive goals.
• Career Advancement: You will have the privilege of becoming a large part and a valued member of the emergency response familyand It is a critical step when aiming for Flight Nursing or specialized Critical Care Transport roles.
• National Certification: After completion of the course you will be able to test for your NREMT certification and then be cleared to apply for state licensure.

The class will consist of an online course review over a period of one month of the EMT course at your pace with an online test at the end of each chapter. Then you will have a hands-on training the following week with other health care professionals in the same field. Ride along time will be provided for those who will need it after class or with prior arrangements.

If this is a challenge that you have been wanting to do, contact us and let’s start making a difference together!

Class fees are as follows:

$199.00 UACCB (enrollment fee for online college course)

$250.00 Survival Flight EMS (equipment fee usage and hands-on instructor training)

Class size is limited and will be offered on a first come basis so don’t wait!

Enrollment is open now. This is a hybrid course that includes an online component and also an in-person hands-on skills assessment. There is a minimum requirement of 12 hours of ambulance ride time, and you must also provide signed documentation verifying ER or ICU experience. Ride-along experiences may be completed with any ambulance service that is licensed within the state of Arkansas. 

The online component of the class must be completed prior to the hands-on skills assessment. The hands-on skills assessment will be held in Batesville, AR at Survival Flight, Inc. 

Pre-requisites: Must be a current licensed healthcare professional with a valid Basic Life Support CPR certification card. 

This course is a satellite program of the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Upon registration, you will be given access by the instructor to Pearson's MyLab Brady to begin the online portion of your coursework. 

Class Dates:

• Open enrollment for online coursework begins: 7/8/26 - 8/14/26
• In-Person Skills Check-Off: 8/28/26 

Students who plan to enroll in the RN to EMT Bridge program must first create an account in the Arkansas Department of Health EMS Portal before they can be officially registered and added to the course roster.

Detailed instructions are provided below:

To receive access to the online coursework and be placed on the official roster, students must: 

• Register at the link above and pay the $199 fee
• Create an account on the Arkansas EMS Portal
  
• On the portal - Click “Applications”, then select “View All Personnel Applications.”
• Select UA Community College - Batesville and enter/select the 7-digit ADH course number 2614909
• Complete and submit the “Intention for New Action” form
• This will add you to the "Official" State EMS course roster (at this point the instructor can see the roster populate in the portal)

Having issues? 
For more detailed information, students should download this pdf from the ADH section of the EMS link. If you do not see the "Intention for New Action" form, then email your name and course number to thomas.lemon@uaccb.edu and to ADHEMS@arkansas.gov as soon as possible. 

Your instructor is responsible for collecting completed and notarized background check forms and mailing them to Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).

If you experience difficulty creating your account, please contact the Arkansas Department of Health at 501-661-2262 and ask to speak with Britt Matthews or Amanda White for assistance.

For questions, call 870-612-2082. 

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course start date is required to withdraw and receive a refund. 

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The medical terminology course curriculum introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. You will cover topics such as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems. The online medical assistant certification course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience.

Scholarship Eligibility: 

This course qualifies for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, which may significantly reduce the out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible students. 

To be eligible, you must: 

• Be an Arkansas resident.
• Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED. 

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship to assist with tuition costs, please call 870-612-2082 to receive a special registration link. This link will allow you to apply for the program and begin the scholarship application process.

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As you progress through this EKG technician course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to earn a nationally recognized EKG technician certification, which includes measuring basic vital signs, performing rapid response procedures, operating an EKG machine, and identifying rhythms. As you prepare for your EKG technician certification, you will get solid introduction to key medical terminology, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune systems, and other important health systems you will need to know as an EKG technician. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.

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This EKG technician certification course also includes an opportunity to apply to participate in a clinical experience.

Scholarship Eligibility:

This course qualifies for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, which may significantly reduce the out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible students.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be an Arkansas resident.
• Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED.

If you have questions about your eligibility or would like assistance applying for the scholarship, please call 870-612-2082.

Course Code: GES1047
Course Hours: 170

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Achieving your certification shows employers that you are well prepared and uphold nationally recognized standards for expected as a CMAA credential holder. Certified candidates are in higher demand than ever, demonstrating to employers that they are committed to high standards and keeping up to date on changes in the field. This CMAA course will teach you how effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and help facilitate a positive experience for the patient.

Through the training you will acquire by taking your CMAA course online, you will prepare for positions working alongside medical providers performing a broad range of administrative duties. Their duties include maintaining the reception area, welcoming patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, gathering demographic information, verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining prior authorizations, collecting copayments, and communicating via the phone and patient portal.

Upon completing this CMAA course, you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), a nationally recognized and highly respected healthcare certification provider. This CMAA program includes a voucher that covers the fee for the exam. 

Scholarship Eligibility:

This course qualifies for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, which may significantly reduce the out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible students.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be an Arkansas resident.
• Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED. 

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship to assist with tuition costs, please call 870-612-2082 to receive a special registration link. This link will allow you to apply for the program and begin the scholarship application process.

Course Code: GES147
Course Hours: 160

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Upon completing the course, you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and receive a voucher that covers the exam fee. You will also receive a voucher for one of the following medical billing and coding certification exams:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Scholarship Eligibility: 

This course qualifies for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, which may significantly reduce your out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible students. 

To be eligible, you must:

• Be an Arkansas resident.
• Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED. 

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship to assist with tuition costs, please call 870-612-2082 to receive a special registration link. This link will allow you to apply for the program and begin the scholarship application process. 

Course Code: GES1015
Course Hours: 530

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To support hands-on learning, you will receive a comprehensive phlebotomy kit that features a realistic practice arm, which allows you to simulate blood draws and complete assignments that mirror real-world scenarios. With your enrollment, you will also receive CPR Certification through the Red Cross as well as an opportunity to participate in a clinical experience. 

To be eligible, you must:

• Be an Arkansas resident.
• Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED.

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship to assist with tuition costs, please call 870-612-2082 to receive a special registration link. This link will allow you to apply for the program and begin the scholarship application process.

Course Code: GES1045
Course Hours: 200

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This comprehensive and in-demand online clinical dental assistant program helps equip you for career success—with no previous experience necessary. You will learn essential aspects of professional dental assisting, including invaluable real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, and much more. You will also explore the basics of maintaining computerized clinical dental records using Dentrix Practice Management software.

After completing this dental assistant certification training, you will have the opportunity to apply for a clinical experience, through which you will get real-life clinical assistant experience. You will also be ready to pursue certification as a clinical dental assistant.

Scholarship Eligibility:

This course qualifies for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, which may significantly reduce the out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible students.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be an Arkansas resident.
• Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED.

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship to assist with tuition costs, please call 870-612-2082 to receive a special registration link. This link will allow you to apply for the program and begin the scholarship application process.

Course Code: GES1038
Course Hours: 300

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In this comprehensive online course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare to work as a dental office manager. Whether you are in an entry-level position or an experienced professional, you will learn essential skills in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online that are valuable in any career. In addition, you will learn all aspects of managing the dental office, including dental terminology and anatomy, bookkeeping, maintaining medical records, accounts receivable and reimbursement, billing, insurance, scheduling patients, and performing procedural and diagnostic coding.

This course also serves as preparation for the certification exam for the QuickBooks Certified User exam. Upon completion, you will be on the road to success in a rewarding career as a Dental Office Manager and beyond.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a voucher to sit for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) Exam. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included. 

Scholarship Eligibility: 

This course qualifies for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, which may significantly reduce the out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible students. 

To be eligible, you must: 

• Be an Arkansas resident.
• Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED. 

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship to assist with tuition costs, please call 870-612-2082 to receive a special registration link. This link will allow you to apply for the program and begin the scholarship application process.

Course Code: GES176
Course Hours: 322