(EMT) Emergency Medical Technician - Technical Certificate
Program Location
Main Campus
Kimball Site
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Information Session RSVP - Emergency Medical Services
The EMT Program is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor) and clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the coursework, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry’s written and practical examinations. Upon successful completions of 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.
Accreditation
The Chattanooga State Paramedic program is accredited by the CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (727-210-2350) upon the recommendation of the CoAEMSP - Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (214-703-8445).
Program Outcomes
| Graduation Semester | U20115 | S2015 | F2014 | U2014 | S2014 | F2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduates | N/A | 31 | 2 | N/A | 40 | N/A |
Success Rates
| Graduation Semester | U20115 | S2015 | F2014 | U2014 | S2014 | F2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attrition | 4 | 4 | 10 | N/A | 1 | 15 |
| Retention % | 81.8 | 73.3 | 83.8 | N/A | 97.5% | 93.8 |
| NR Written Attempting | 8 | 9 | 49 | N/A | 34 | 69 |
| NR Written Successful | 5 | 3 | 27 | N/A | 22 | 49 |
| Successful % | 63 | 33 | 55.1 | N/A | 64.7 | 71.1 |
| EMT Practical Attempting | 18 | 9 | 49 | N/A | 34 | 69 |
| EMT Practical Successful | 18 | 9 | 47 | N/A | 34 | 69 |
| Successful% | 100 | 100 | 95.9 | N/A | 100 | 100 |
| Positive Placement% | 100 | 75.1 | 83.1 | N/A |
Career Opportunities
- Director/manager of emergency medical services
- Emergency medical service instruction/education
- Hospitals
- Industrial settings
- Law enforcement agencies
- Nursing homes
- Overseas opportunities
- Public safety agencies
- Supervisor with public/private safety organizations
- Supervisor with emergency/air medical transport services
Program Cost
| First Semester (16 hours) (fall) (spring) | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Fee | $2363.00 | 9199.00 |
| Nursing & Allied Health Fee | 400.00 | 400.00 |
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| Liability Insurance | 11.05 | 11.05 |
| Physical Examination (estimate) | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Hepatitis B (estimate) | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| My Record Tracker Fee | 17.50 | 17.50 |
| Truescreen Criminal Background Check | 24.50 | 24.50 |
| Truescreen Drug Screening (12 panel) | 39.00 | 39.00 |
| Uniforms (estimate) | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| Textbooks (estimate) | 500.00 | 500.00 |
| Total | $3880.05 | 10.716.05 |
Costs Disclaimer
These are estimated program costs. Actual costs may vary due to changes in tuition and/or fee increases as determined by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Note: College fees are included in the maintenance cost. To view current calculation table, go to Bursar’s Office on Chattanooga State website. This website will also give you information on refund policies, fee payments and the refund calendar.