HOW TO Join MERT
There are a variety of paths those interested in joining MERT can take in order to become a member and we are here to help along the way.
Requirements of members
24 hours per month on shift
All members are required to take a total of 24 hours of shifts each month. Part of these 24 hours include a minimum of one athletic shift per semester.
MCI, NSO, and Fling
In addition to weekly GBMs, MERT also holds special training events throughout the school year to prepare members to better handle more complicated events.
Weekly GBMs
Each week MERT holds general body meetings which are meant to maintain members’ competency in a variety of skills ranging from cardiac arrest to trauma.
Maintenance of certifications
Like any EMS organization, MERT members must do continuing education in order to keep both state and national EMT licenses and CPR certification.
How to join mert
ALREADY EMT CERTIFIED
CERTIFY THROUGH MERT
If you are a freshman or sophomore and would like to obtain your certification, MERT holds an EMT class held through the Perelman School of Medicine during the spring semester. Applications for the Spring 2025 EMT class are currently closed. More information about applications for the Spring 2026 EMT class will be released in August.
CERTIFY EXTERNALLY
If the timing of MERT’s EMT class does not fit with your schedule, there are many classes offered by other organizations that may work for you.
Please email membership@pennmert.org if you have any questions or need help finding a class.To receive email updates from MERT about applications, please fill out the 2025 MERT Interest Form.
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There are a variety of reasons and lists of paperwork which make the process confusing and difficult. Reach out and we can offer our expertise!