Employment Opportunities

Education and Training

In Hawai'i, emergency medical personnel are either:

·        An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), trained in basic life support; or

·        A Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT) or EMT-P trained in basic and advanced life support, and invasive medical techniques.

Kapi'olani Community College (KCC) offers training for both EMT and MICT licensure through the career development program outlined below. Call 734-9288 to learn more. 

Step One: Become an EMT

KCC offers 400 hours of training during a one-semester course to prepare eligible students for the licensure examination. Students who pass the exam, based on certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, receive EMT-I licensure from the State Board of Medical Examiners.

Step Two: Gain experience as an EMT

Internship and contract opportunities are available with the City and County of Honolulu EMS Division.

Step Three: Get Licensed as a MICT

EMTs who have worked at least one year and responded to a minimum of 200 emergency calls are eligible to apply for the MICT training program at KCC. The program provides 1,250 hours of training over a period of 18 months to prepare students for the licensure exam. Students who pass the exam, based on certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, receive MICT licensure from the State Board of Medical Examiners.

EMTs who have worked for the City and County of Honolulu EMS for at least one year are eligible to apply for the Mobile Emergency Care Specialist Training Program – a work study program that supports students by assisting with school expenses.

Step Four: Continuing Medical Education

To maintain their licenses, MICTs must attend at least 72 hours of retraining and continuing medical education courses every two years. These classes are readily available through KCC and the City and County of Honolulu pays associated fees.

To learn more about the EMT and MICT programs, phone 734-9288 or visit Kapi'olani Community College

Employment with the City and County

EMTs are eligible for limited term contracts with the City and County of Honolulu EMS.

MICTs or paramedic can apply for permanent positions with the City and County of Honolulu EMS as a Mobile Emergency Care Specialist I.   

To apply for a position, visit the City and County of Honolulu Department of Human Resources. Applicants will be screened and interviewed, and selected candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination administered by the City.