EMT-IV PROGRAM
EMT-IVs are health care professionals who possess special knowledge and skills in pre-hospital emergency medicine. They are the eyes, ears, and hands of the physician prior to hospital arrival, and as such, they render basic life support to patients at the scene of their injuries or illness and continue this while transporting them to the hospital. At all times, EMT-IVs are in radio contact with the physician at the hospital. EMT-IVs are part of the rapidly expanding branch of the health care profession known as EMS (Emergency Medical Services).The EMT-IV Program us based on 1998 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) curriculum. Additional materials and skills required by the Tennessee Department of Health and Environment, Division of Emergency Medical Services are included.
The EMT-IV/Paramedic Program at Chattanooga State is approved by the Committee of Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (COAEMSP). Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions - CoAEMSP, 1248 Harwood Rd., Bedford, TX 76021-4244. (1-817-283- 9403). EMT-IV Training Program
Application Procedure
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or a GED.
- Submit the following materials:
- Application for admission to Chattanooga State plus a non-refundable application fee if applicant is a first-time student (fee waived for returning students).
- Allied Health Application indicating a desire to take EMT-IV training.
- Two official copies of high school transcripts or GED scores in sealed envelopes (one copy to accompany the Chattanooga State Application and one copy to accompany the Allied Health Application)