EMT-Basic/IV

This class, composed of both classroom and clinical experience, follows the 1994 DOT curriculum for basic EMTs, the 1985 DOT curriculum for intermediate level EMTs and the Tennessee Division of EMS standards. Successful completion of this course allows the participant to sit for the National Registry EMT-Basic written and practical exam. Upon passing that exam the student will be eligible for licensure by the State of Tennessee Division of EMS as an EMT-IV.

Lecture hours: 192 hours: Class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Clinical hours: 84 hours with 42 hours in the hospital setting and 42 hours in the ambulance setting. Clinical hours are scheduled based on student's availability.

Prerequisites: Must be 18 years of age or older, academic high school diploma or GED, shall not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, shall have a valid driver's license and have a current BLS Healthcare Provider Card.

Tuition is $995.00 this includes the State of Tennessee skills manual with State rules and regulations but does not include textbooks, liability insurance, clinical uniform, Tech parking permit and student photo ID, or testing fees. The fee for this course must be paid at registration.

Class Location:
All classes are held at the Paramedic Classroom, which is at the South end of West Stadium.
Map location 53,54,55 >

Procedures to enroll in the EMT course
Step 1 - Registration
	Complete and mail the Noncredit Application. (PDF) Pay tuition at time of registration. Registration Deadline: September 19, 2008 Class starts October 7, 2008 and ends June 4, 2009 Mail to: Interdisciplinary Studies & Extended Education EMS Program Box 5073 Cookeville, TN 38505-0001
Step 2 - Requirements
	Must be 18-years old. Hold an academic high school diploma or GED. Specialized education or Certificates of Attendance are not allowed. Complete a course in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
IMPORTANT NOTE: All students must have a background check completed before starting the clinical rotation. If anyone interested in this course has a potential problem with the background check, please talk with the director of EMS programs (Dennis Parker) before enrolling in the course.