Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support

2024 Registration

Course Application Policies and Procedures

Please read all information below prior to completing the online application form.

The CONTOMS Program strives to ensure that each student is provided with the proper student to faculty ratio to maximize the learning benefit.  In order to maximize this benefit, the EMT-T class will typically be limited to forty (40) students maximum.

The EMT-T Class is scheduled for a 56 hour training evolution in which a course schedule is proffered for planning purposes.  This curriculum is flexible and may extend beyond those hours listed to accommodate student learning needs.   

Typically the course begins at 0700 hrs on Monday and concludes by 12pm on Friday.

Tuition: Amount TBD. Payment is required within 14 days of acceptance or one week prior to course start date.

Letter of Affiliation: Applicants must submit a signed and authorized letter of affiliation from their sponsoring agency on agency letterhead stating that the applicant works with the agency and has a legitimate need for this training based on that work. The letter of affiliation must be uploaded at the time of application.

Click here for an example letter

Incomplete Applications: Applications for this course will not be considered complete without submission of this letter. You may save your incomplete application for later completion for 7 days. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Lodging: You will be responsible for your own lodging expenses. Once your application has been accepted we will send you lodging options. Please do not make your reservation until you have received your notice of acceptance.

Refund Policy: Admission to this school is competitive. Cancellations and refund requests must be received within seven (7) days of notification of acceptance. Cancellations received after this deadline will not qualify for a refund.

Questions regarding your application please contact Jillian Maxwell and Jenny Cho at programs@chepinc.org

Student Selection:

Due to the competitive nature of admission to this school, submission of all application materials does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Students who meet submission criteria and who are selected for seating in the school will be notified of acceptance directly by email.

Additional Requirements:

Please be aware on the first day of class during registration all participants will be required onsite to provide personal information (e.g. full name, DOB, SSN) necessary for a criminal background check.

**The collected information will be destroyed at the conclusion of the background checks. This requirement is necessary to ensure a safe training environment for all participants and to protect the integrity of the course.

Interested in hosting a CONTOMS EMT-T Provider Course?

Email Ricky Thomas at Richard.Thomas@hhs.gov

Continuing Education: 2025

EMT and Paramedics (CAPCE)

CAPCE Activity 23-UMBC-F2-0014: 8 Advanced Continuing Education Hours

CAPCE Activity 23-UMBC-F2-0015: 35.75 Operational Continuing Education Hours

Continuing Education Credit: This continuing education activity is approved by UMBC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). EMS providers must provide both NREMT # and expiration date (if applicable) and state license and expiration date to receive CAPCE credit.

I understand that UMBC as a requirement of CAPCE accreditation will submit a record of my course completions to the CAPCE AMS. I further understand that my course completion records may be accessed by or shared with such regulators as state EMS offices, training officers and NREMT on a password-protected need-to-know basis. In addition, I understand that I may review my record of CAPCE-accredited course completions by contacting CAPCE.

Physicians - AMA PRA Category 1 (ACCME) Credits

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. (CHEP) and Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS) Program.

Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. (CHEP) is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. (CHEP) designates this live activity for a maximum of 43.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.