Use this Paramedic application checklist as a guide for successfully completing the application process for the college and the Paramedic program. All application materials must be received on or before June 30 of each year (if deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, deadline will be Friday before).

Complete College Enrollment

For consideration of program admittance, you must have completed Chattanooga State enrollment before the program deadline.  If you are not a current student at Chattanooga State, please complete a College application online and choose “Credit Division” then choose “Paramedic”. Successful completion of all admission requirements to Chattanooga State entails:

• Submitting all official transcripts, vaccination, proof of citizenship, etc.
• Testing (if applicable)
• Orientation (if applicable)

Go to the admission status page to check on your admission status.

Once College Enrollment is Complete

If you are currently in the AEMT program: attend a required EMS Information Session to proceed to the Paramedic program.

If you are not currently in the AEMT program: If you are college level; go to the required EMS Program Information Session. You will receive important information on the program acceptance process and the steps you will need to be accepted in the Paramedic program:

Program Requirements before Deadline:

• Must be fully admitted to college
• Must be college level in reading, writing
• Must attend a required EMS information session
• Must complete entrance eligibility testing requirements: 1) Paramedic entrance examination and 2) panel interview
• Submit a copy of your TN AEMT License before beginning Paramedic Program

Submit Program Application and Required Materials

Completed College Enrollment is required before program deadline for consideration of program admittance.

Complete and Print the Paramedic Online Application form and include the following:

• Copy of your high school transcript or GED Important Note: All previously transcripts sent to Chattanooga State Admissions Office cannot be copied and forwarded to the Nursing & Allied Health Division. Your High School should sent an original to the student to make a copy.
• Copy of your TN AEMT License
• Successful completion of paramedic entrance examination
• Panel Interview
• Complete the additional requirements for admittance

Submit Application and Required Materials to:

Chattanooga State Community College
EMS Program, CBIH 139
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga TN 37406
Phone: 423-697-3360
Fax: 423-697-3324