Basic EMT Certification

Basic EMT Certification

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

Explore a Sample Course Schedule

Course

Title

Credits

EMSB 1601

EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations

6

EMSB 1602

EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies

6

EMSB 1101

EMT Medical Skills Lab

1

EMSB 1102

EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab

1

EMSB 1111

EMT Clinical

1

EMSB 1112

EMT Field Internship

 

Total Credits

16

 

 

Career Outlook

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of career choices that may be obtained upon completing a bachelor's degree or higher in this discipline. Please visit the following website: http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information, and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career

Experienced Salary Median

Emergency Medical Technician

$42,163+

Further education, such as a bachelor's or master's in Emergency Medical Technician, can unlock specialized career opportunities and advancement. Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges or universities provide a pathway for continued education and expanded career prospects in the dynamic field of Emergency Medical Technology. 

 

EMT-Paramedic

The Emergency Medical Services 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 113th 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: 214-703-8445; Fax: 214-703-8992; www.coaemsp.org

 

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