EMT-Paramedic Additional Information

EMT Basic

Becoming an EMT is the first step required to work in the Emergency Medical Services field. As an EMT, you will be trained to respond to 911 calls and provide life-saving care to patients who need help.  Whether it’s a car accident, heart attack, or overdose, you will learn how to assess the situation, stabilize patients, and transport them safely to the hospital. It is fast-paced, high-stakes work, where every second counts.

The EMT program is a one-semester program delivered through classroom instruction, hands-on lab instruction, and clinical experience in the field. Basic Life Support skills that are taught include patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, treatment of burns, splinting of fractures, dressing and bandaging wounds, assisting with out-of-hospital childbirths, oxygen therapy, ambulance operations, and related emergency care. Upon successful completion of the NREMT cognitive exam, EMTs may be licensed by the TN Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services. In order to enroll in the EMT program, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be admitted to the college
• Minimum ACT score of 19 in Reading and ACT score of 15 in English or Accuplacer equivalent.
• Dual-enrollment students must be 18 years of age within 90 days of program completion.
• Be in good physical and mental health.
• Meet other requirements set by the TN Dept. of Health, Office of EMS.

EMT Application-Basic

EMT Advanced

An Advanced EMT (AEMT) has specialized training that bridges the gap between basic EMT and paramedic-level care. As an Advanced EMT you will provide critical pre-hospital interventions like IV therapy, advanced airway management, and medication administration during medical emergencies. Whether it’s stabilizing trauma patients, managing cardiac events, or supporting paramedics in high-pressure situations, your role is to deliver fast, skilled care when every second counts. You will be that calm, capable presence during someone’s worst moment—and make a real difference before they even reach the hospital.

The Advanced EMT program is a one-semester program delivered through classroom instruction, hands-on lab instruction, clinical experience in local emergency departments and in the field with local EMS agencies. Students review knowledge taught during the Basic EMT courses in addition to classroom, clinical, and field instruction in more Advanced Life Support skills such as intravenous therapy, airway management with supraglottic devices, limited medication administration, and more comprehensive patient assessment. Upon successful completion of the NREMT cognitive exam, Advanced EMTs may be licensed by the TN Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services. In order to enroll in the Advanced EMT program, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be admitted to the college
• Minimum ACT score of 19 in Reading and ACT score of 15 in English or Accuplacer equivalent.
• Be in good physical and mental health.
• Have a current TN EMT license, or complete an EMT program and pass the NREMT cognitive exam within 120 days prior to beginning the AEMT program.
• Meet other requirements set by the TN Dept. of Health, Office of EMS.

EMT Application-Advanced

Paramedic

As a Paramedic, you'll provide advanced life support in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. You will bring medical expertise, calmness under pressure, and rapid decision-making to the scene. From cardiac emergencies to traumatic injuries, you’ll be the one making a difference before patients ever reach a hospital. Advanced level care that you may provide includes, endotracheal intubation for airway emergencies, transcutaneous pacing, synchronized cardioversion, or defibrillation for cardiac emergencies, along with a variety of other advanced level skills. Join a team that values courage, compassion, and clinical excellence, where every shift has the power to save a life.

The Paramedic program is a three-semester (certificate level) program delivered through classroom instruction, hands-on lab instruction, clinical experience in hospital departments such as the emergency room, surgery, and cardiac cath. lab. Students are taught Advanced Life Support Skills such as medication administration, endotracheal intubation, ECG monitoring and interpretation, defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion, comprehensive patient assessment, and advanced management of medical and trauma emergencies. Students also will complete field experience with local EMS agencies.

Minimum expectations of the Paramedic program are to prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

Acceptance into the Paramedic program is a multi-step, selective process that begins with applying and being accepted to the college. Students must also apply specifically to the Paramedic program between March 1 and midnight on June 30 of each year, by completing the paramedic program application in the link below.  Applicants must also ensure that the school and the program have all college transcripts on file.  Students applying and accepted into the Paramedic program must:

1. Hold a current state of TN Advanced EMT license.
2. Applicants must take an AEMT assessment written exam, if it is greater than one year since successfully passing the Advanced EMT NREMT exam at the time classes begin (TN EMS rule 1200-12-01-13.3).
3. Applicants must participate in an oral interview and achieve a minimum overall interview score of 2.5 to be accepted into the program.

Students are awarded points based on educational accomplishments, EMS related experience, assessment exam, and interview.  Students with the highest scores are accepted into the program in chronological order until all available seats are filled.  The remaining applicants will be provided with academic advising and may be offered a seat if an applicant declines their seat in the program.

Paramedic Application

Admission to the College

A prospective student seeking admission to Jackson State Community College for the first time will be required to have on file in the Admissions and Records Office, the following items:

• An application for admission to be accompanied with a photo ID.
• An official transcript from an approved high school verifying that the student has graduated, or equivalent documentation (GED, HiSET, etc.).
• Transfer students must provide official transcripts from each college attended.  

EMSB 1101 EMT Medical Skills Lab, Credit Hrs.: 1

Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to EMT Program
Co-Req: EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1111
EMT Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize EMS operations, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic
emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, behavioral emergencies, assisting
with medication administration, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns. This course includes application of
principles and processes discussed in EMT Medical Emergencies.

EMSB 1102 EMT Trauma Medical Skills Lab, Credit Hrs.: 1

Pre-Req: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1601
Co-Req: EMSB 1602 and EMSB 1112
EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory-based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal
care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock.

EMSB 1111 EMT Clinical, Credit Hrs.: 1

Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to EMT Program
Co-Req: EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1101
EMT Clinical is the one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the
clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned in EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS
Operations.

EMSB 1112 EMT Field Internship, Credit Hrs.: 1

Pre-Req: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1601
Co-Req: EMSB 1602 and 1102
EMT Field Internship is the one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the
clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned during prior and/or concurrent courses.

EMSB 1601 EMT Med Emerg and EMS Oper, Credit Hrs.: 6

Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to EMT Program
Co-Req: EMSB 1101 and EMSB 1111
EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations is the one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge
of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder-National
Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications,
documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal/ethical considerations, fundamental anatomy and physiology, life span development, fundamental pathophysiology, patient assessment, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic
emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies.

EMSB 1602 EMT Trauma and Medical Emerg, Credit Hrs.: 6

Pre-req.: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1601
Co-req.: EMSB 1102, EMSB 1112
Course Description: EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is the one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head & spine injuries, face & neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal & genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries.

Advanced EMT Courses

EMSA 1111 Advanced EMT Clinical, Credit Hrs.: 1

Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to AEMT Program
Co-Req: EMSA 1112, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1501
The Advanced EMT Clinical is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the
clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during
prior and/or concurrent courses.

EMSA 1112 Advanced EMT Field Internship, Credit Hrs.: 1

Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to AEMT Program
Co-Req: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, EMSA 1501, EMSA 1502
The Advanced EMT Field Internship is the one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective
objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses.

EMSA 1201 Advanced EMT Medical Skills, Credit Hrs.: 2

Pre-req.: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to AEMT Program
Co-req.: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1501
Course Description: The Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab is the one of two laboratory based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns.

EMSA 1202 Advanced EMT Trauma Med Skills, Credit Hrs.: 2

Pre-Req: EMSA 1201, EMSA 1501
Co-Req: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1502
The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is one of two laboratory-based courses intended to focus the student on developing
skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios
to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns.

EMSA 1501 Advanced EMT Med Emerg, Credit Hrs.: 5

Pre-req.: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to AEMT Program
Co-req.: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1201
Course Description: The Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies is the one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician- National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the AEMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, pathophysiology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies.

EMSA 1502 Advanced EMT Trauma Med Emer, Credit Hrs.: 5

Pre-Req: EMSA 1201, EMSA 1501
Co-Req: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1202
The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills
focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: obstetrics
and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges,
EMS operations, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head & spine injuries, face & neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal & genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries.

Paramedic Courses

EMSP 1311 Paramedic Clinical I, Credit Hrs.: 3

Pre-Req: ACT READ 19 or equivalent, Admission to Paramedic program
Co-Req: EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
Paramedic Clinical I is the first of three clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for
the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during the first semester.

EMSP 1401 Paramedic Skills Lab, Credit Hrs.: 4

Pre-Req: ACT READ 19 or equivalent, Admission to Paramedic program
Co-Req: EMSP 1311, EMSA 1801
Skills Lab I is a laboratory-based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize airway management, medication administration, and successful
assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns and an introduction to cardiology. This course includes the application of principles
and processes discussed in Fundamentals I.

EMSP 1801 Fundamentals of Paramedic I, Credit Hrs.: 8

Pre-Req: ACT READ 19 or equivalent, Admission to Paramedic program
Co-Req: EMSP 1311, EMSA 1401
Fundamentals of Paramedic I is the first of two lecture courses to include the following topics: paramedic roles, responsibilities, workforce
safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal considerations, anatomy and physiology, life
span development, general pathophysiology, general pharmacology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory
emergencies and introduction to cardiology.

EMSP 2303 Paramedic Practicum, Credit Hrs.: 3

Pre-req: EMSP 2402, EMSP 2412, EMSP 2802
Co-req: EMSP 2403, EMSP 2513
Paramedic Practicum is a combination of laboratory and scenarios-based course intended to assist students on developing skills related to the theories presented in their previous courses. This course will allow for preparation for psychomotor licensure testing and preparation as a competent entry level Paramedic.

EMSP 2402 Paramedic Skills Lab II, Credit Hrs.: 4

Pre-req: EMSP 1311, EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
Co-req: EMSP 2412, EMSP 2802
Paramedic Skills Lab II is a laboratory based course intended to utilize scenarios to emphasize respiratory/cardiac emergencies (on-going from EMSP 1401), pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology and nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, trauma, continuing cardiology, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical conditions. This course includes the application of principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals I.

EMSP 2403 Paramedic Capstone, Credit Hrs.: 4

Pre-req: EMSP 2402, EMSP 2412, EMSP 2802
Co-req: EMSP 2303, EMSP 2513
Paramedic Capstone serves as a mechanism to ensure that the student meets academic requirements to test for National Registry and licensure. This course will include all necessary steps needed to complete the program including exit exams, preparation for National Registry practical and written exams, exit interviews, patient care review by the Medical Director, and any other administrative requirements that the program may deem necessary.

EMSP 2412 Paramedic Clinical II, Credit Hrs.: 4

Pre-req: EMSP 1311, EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
Co-req: EMSP 2402, EMSP 2802
Paramedic Clinical II is the second of three clinical experiences designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and to build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses.

EMSP 2513 Paramedic Field Internship, Credit Hrs.: 5

Pre-req: EMSP 2402, EMSP 2412, EMSP 2802
Co-req: EMSP 2303, EMSP 2513
Paramedic Field Internship provides evidence that the student is capable of acting as a team leader in managing the emergency care and treatment of an injured or ill patient at the paramedic level. The student will demonstrate competency in this role. While all skill sets should have been achieved prior to initiating the internship, patient types and pathologies may be used from this experience to complete the minimum graduation academic requirements as set forth in CoAEMSP accreditation documents and the Tennessee Office of EMS.

EMSP 2802 Fundamentals of Paramedic II, Credit Hrs.: 8

Pre-req: EMSP 1311, EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
Co-req: EMSP 2402, EMSP 2802
Fundamentals of Paramedic II is the second of two lecture courses to include the following topics: respiratory & cardiology (on-going from EMSP 1801), pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology and nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatric emergencies, psychological emergencies and trauma/shock.

Pursuant to the published policy for Jackson State Community College, transfer credit and any experiential learning or life experience acceptable for application toward requirements for an Associate degree in the student’s chosen field will be considered for credit towards the General Education core courses in the AAS EMS Paramedic degree.

However, due to sequencing variables of EMS education courses in other EMS programs, there may be learning gaps between other EMS programs and the Jackson State programs.  PLA or Transfer Credit is not accepted for any of Jackson State’s EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic courses.

Learn more about Jackson State’s Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit here.

For information about transfer credit, see Jackson State’s Transfer of Credit Policy.

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2023.

The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 88%.

Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’.  Positive placement is measured at completion of the program. The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 100%. 

The most recent retention rate was 94%.

The Jackson State Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). 

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113^th Street North
#7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
Phone: (727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org