EMTs 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 at the hospital, 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, EMTs are in radio contact with the physician at the hospital. EMTs are part of the rapidly expanding branch of the health care profession known as EMS (Emergency Medical Services).

EMT training is a combination of classroom instruction (lectures and hands-on practical skills) and ambulance clinical experience. Classroom absences are strongly discouraged and clinical absences are very limited regardless of the reason. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the national Registry/ State of Tennessee EMT written and practical examinations.

The EMT Program follows the 2009 National Highway Safety Administration's National EMS Education Standards. Additional materials and skills required by the Tennessee Department of Health and Environment, Division of Emergency Medical Services are included.

Program Requirements

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Application Procedure

The application deadline for EMT application is MAY 31st.

  1. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or a GED.
  2. All applicants MUST attend an information session prior to applying to the EMT program
  3. Submit all applications and documentation required to the EMS Training Program.
    • 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)

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

It is your responsibility to complete both the Chattanooga State admissions process and the program application process by this deadline.