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Program Performance

 

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.  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.  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 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.

Enrollment into the Paramedic program is a selective process that begins with applying and being accepted to the college.  Students applying to the Paramedic program must hold a current state of TN Advanced EMT license, take an entrance exam, and participate in an oral interview.  Applications to the Paramedic program are accepted from March 1st until July 1st each year, with classes beginning in August.

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.  

EMT Estimated Costs

All prices are estimates.

In-State Tuition and fees $2530.00
Health Science fee $400.00
Textbooks $285.00
Uniform shirts $30.00 each
Uniform pants and boots $150.00 +
Background Investigation $29.50
Urine Drug Screening $38.75
American Heart Association BLS card $10.00
Total Estimated Course Cost $3473.25

 

After the course is completed, costs required by other agencies:

National Registry Certification Exam (NREMT) $104.00
State Office of EMS fingerprinting $38.50
State Office of EMS license application fee $50.00
State Office of EMS license fee $75.00

Advanced EMT Estimated Costs

In-State Tuition and fees $2530.00
Health Science fee $400.00
Textbooks $280.00
Uniform shirts $30.00 each
Uniform pants and boots $150.00 +
Background Investigation $29.50
Urine Drug Screening $38.75
Total Estimated Course Cost $3458.25

 

After the course is completed, costs required by other agencies:

National Registry Certification Exam (NREMT) $159.00
State Office of EMS fingerprinting $38.50
State Office of EMS license application fee $50.00
State Office of EMS license fee $100.00

 

Licensure Fees

(required by other agencies/entities) **

State EMS Division Application Fee $70.00, License Fee $80.00 and Criminal Background Check $32.65
National Registry $ 115.00 (each exam attempt)

Students wishing to continue into the Paramedic Program must also complete the AEMT program.  Please see the Program Director for specific information.

Paramedic

The JSCC Paramedic program has the option of an Associate of Applied Science degree, based on 60 credit hours of work. There are 17 general education credits required and 43 core program credits required for successful completion of the degree. A student can choose to get the Paramedic Certificate without obtaining, or, before obtaining, an associate’s degree. The estimated costs listed below is representative of the Paramedic Certificate program. Pursuing the associate’s degree will incur more costs for the required general education classes.

Tuition and Fees

First semester $2951.00
Second semester $3019.00
Third semester $2747.00
Total Tuition and Fees $8717.00

 

Textbooks $625.00
Uniform shirts $30.00 each
Uniform pants and boots $150.00 +
Background Investigation $29.50
Urine Drug Screening $38.75
AHA Cards (ACLS & PALS)  $40.00 each
PHTLS Card $25.00
Total Estimated Course Cost $9725.00

 

EMT Courses

EMSA 1111 Advanced EMT ClinicalCredit Hrs: 1

Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 14+, Admission to AEMT Program
Co-Req: EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1201
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 InternshipCredit Hrs: 1
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 14+, Admission to AEMT Program
Co-Req: EMSA 1111, 1502 and 1202
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 SkillsCredit Hrs: 2
Pre-req.: Admission to AEMT Program;
Co-req.: EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1111
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 SkillsCredit Hrs: 2
Pre-Req: EMSA 1201
Co-Req: EMSA 1502 and 1112
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 EmergCredit Hrs: 5
Pre-req.: Admission to AEMT Program;
Co-req.: EMSA 1201 and EMSA 1111
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 EmerCredit Hrs: 5
Pre-Req: EMSA 1501
Co-Req: EMSA 1202 and 1112
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.

EMSB 1101 EMT Medical Skills LabCredit Hrs: 1
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 14+,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 LabCredit Hrs: 1
Pre-Req: EMSB 1101
Co-Req: EMSB 1602 and 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 ClinicalCredit Hrs: 1
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 14+,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 InternshipCredit Hrs: 1
Pre-Req: EMSB 1601, 1101, 1111
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 OperCredit Hrs: 6
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 14+,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 EmergCredit Hrs: 6
Pre-req.: none;
Co-req.: EMSB 1601, 1101, 1111, 1102 and 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.

EMSP 1311 Paramedic Clinical ICredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: Admission to Paramedic program, ACT READ 19
Co-Req: EMSP 1401 and 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 LabCredit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: Admission to Paramedic program, ACT READ 19
Co-Req: EMSP 1801 and 1311
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 application of principles
and processes discussed in Fundamentals I.

EMSP 1801 Fundamentals of Paramedic ICredit Hrs: 8
Pre-Req: Admission to Paramedic program, ACT READ 19
Co-Req: EMSP 1401 and 1311
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 PracticumCredit Hrs: 3
Pre-req: EMSP 1401 and 2402
Co-req: EMSP 2403 and 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 IICredit Hrs: 4
Pre-req: EMSP 1801, 1401, and 1311
Co-req: EMSP 2802 and 2412
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 application of principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals I.

EMSP 2403 Paramedic CapstoneCredit Hrs: 4
Pre-req: EMSP 1801 and 2802
Co-req: EMSP 2303 and 2513
Paramedic Capstone serves as a mechanism to insure 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 IICredit Hrs: 4
Pre-req: EMSP 1801, 1401, and 1311
Co-req: EMSP 2802 and 2402
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 InternshipCredit Hrs: 5
Pre-req: EMSP 1311 and 2412
Co-req: EMSP 2303 and 2403
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 IICredit Hrs: 8
Pre-req: EMSP 1801, 1401 and 1311
Co-req: EMSP 2402 and 2412
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.

EMT 180 EMS Clinical Experience IIICredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: None.
Co-Req: EMT 181.
A continuation of EMT 165 and 173. Minimum competencies are required for successful completion.

EMT 181 InternshipCredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: None.
Co-Req: EMT 180.
Summative evaluation of experience from classroom and clinical settings within pre-hospital Advanced Life Support Units will be gained. This experience must be conducted under the direction of a licensed EMT-Paramedic or a course instructor. Under supervision, the student will be exposed to injuries and illnesses and will participate in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient while working in an environment approximating that found upon graduation. The intern will progress from observer, through team member, to a leadership role as a pre-hospital provider as part of the summative evaluation. Minimum competencies are required for successful completion.

EMT Careers

Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technology Programs have many opportunities for employment. The traditional method of employment is offered by local emergency medical services. Many graduates also move into other areas such as flight programs, emergency departments, industrial EMTs, sports medicine, fire departments, law enforcement, dispatchers, school health programs, state and national parks, theme parks, and other specialized areas, such oil drilling operations.

The Basic Emergency Medical Technician

The EMT has completed nine months of training in the basic management of the injured and ill patient. Basic Life Support skills include patient assessment, review of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, treatment of burns, splinting of fractures, dressing and bandaging, assisting with out-of-hospital childbirths, oxygen therapy, ambulance operations and related emergency care. EMTs are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services.

The Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

The EMT-Paramedic is a professional EMS Provider. He/she completed the Basic EMT requirements plus the educational requirements for licensure as a Paramedic. The Paramedic Program is a fifteen month program that includes classroom, clinical, and field instruction. Paramedics are responsible for all Basic EMT skills plus 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. EMT-Paramedics are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services.

EMT Licensure & Credentialing

Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technology Programs have many opportunities for employment. The traditional method of employment is offered by local emergency medical services. Many graduates also move into other areas such as flight programs, emergency departments, industrial EMTs, sports medicine, fire departments, law enforcement, dispatchers, school health programs, state and national parks, theme parks, and other specialized areas, such oil drilling operations.

The Basic Emergency Medical Technician

The EMT has completed nine months of training in the basic management of the injured and ill patient. Basic Life Support skills include patient assessment, review of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, treatment of burns, splinting of fractures, dressing and bandaging, assisting with out-of-hospital childbirths, oxygen therapy, ambulance operations and related emergency care. EMTs are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services.

The Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

The EMT-Paramedic is a professional EMS Provider. He/she completed the Basic EMT requirements plus the educational requirements for licensure as a Paramedic. The Paramedic Program is a fifteen month program that includes classroom, clinical, and field instruction. Paramedics are responsible for all Basic EMT skills plus 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. EMT-Paramedics are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services.

Life and Work Experience for Credit Policy

Pursuant to the published policy for Jackson State Community College, any experiential learning or life experience acceptable for application toward other requirements for an Associate degree in the students chosen field will be considered for credit.  However, since (1) the State of Tennessee requires that all Paramedic Program Graduates who are candidates for licensure must have taken and passed the National Registry of EMTs exam and (2) the National Registry of EMTs requires satisfactory completion of an approved and accredited program in order to take the registry exam, experiential learning and life experience will not be acceptable for credit in any EMT or Paramedic course.

EMT Links

American Ambulance Association

American Heart Association

Emergency Medical Services for Children

Emergency Medicine Foundation

EMS Magazine

EMS Village

Journal of Emergency Medical Services

Less Stress Instructional Services (simulator)

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

National Association of EMS Educators

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Tennessee Ambulance Service Association

Paramedic Program Performance

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 2021.

The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 75%

The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 100%.  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 retention rate was 67%.

Year

NREMT Cognitive
Exam pass rate

NREMT Psychomotor
Exam pass rate

Program
Retention Rate

Graduate Job
Placement Rate

2021

75%

100%

67%

100%

2020

89%

100%

90%

100%

2019

83%

100%

100%

100%

2018

88%

100%

50%

100%

2017

67%

93%

71%

100%

2015

88%

100%

89%

100%

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