Gain hands-on instruction from instructors with real-world experience

Join the frontline of emergency medical response with our EMT program. Dive into hands-on training and clinical experience, mastering life-saving techniques to assist patients in critical situations. Get ready to make a difference as a certified Emergency Medical Technician in your community.

Learn more about the EMT Certificate

The EMT Program is delivered through classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor) and clinical experience. After completing the course, students can sit for the National Registry's written and practical examinations. Upon completing examinations and other licensure requirements, the student will be eligible for the State of Tennessee EMT license. The EMT renders life support to patients at the scene of their injuries or illnesses and prepares these patients for transport to the hospital. 

Students enrolling in the EMT program must meet the following criteria:

• Be admitted to the college
• ACT of 19 in English, Math, and Reading or Learning Support Completed
• Meet other admission requirements as stipulated in the Rules of the Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Health Licensure and Regulation, Office of Emergency Medical Services
• Advanced placement is not available for this program