Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Admission, Retention, and Graduation Requirements

Admission Requirements (General)

1. Apply, meet the general admission requirements, and be accepted by Northeast State Community College.

   Not resolved to a course
2. Indicate AEMT as the desired major on the Northeast State application form.

   Not resolved to a course
3. See a faculty advisor from the Health Professions area prior to registering for classes and obtain faculty approval to register.

   Not resolved to a course
4. Must be currently licensed as an EMT by the State of Tennessee or have completed an approved course within 120 days of enrollment into the AEMT course and completed a board approved EMT competency written and practical examination.

   Not resolved to a course

Readmission Policies

1. Only one readmission to the AEMT program is permitted. This readmission must occur within a one year time frame.

   Not resolved to a course
2. A student must apply to the EMT Coordinator for readmission at least one semester before the desired date of return.

   Not resolved to a course
3. A student repeating an AEMT course must repeat both the theory and clinical components of the course.

   Not resolved to a course
4. A student may be readmitted only if space is available.

   Not resolved to a course

Retention

1. Adhere to Northeast State, AEMT program, department, and clinical affiliate policies.

   Not resolved to a course
2. Maintain a “C” or better in each EMT course.

   Not resolved to a course
3. Satisfactorily complete the theory, clinical, and/or skills requirements of each AEMT course. Failure in either segment will result in a grade of “F” for the entire course.

   Not resolved to a course
4. Submit to the EMT Coordinator written evidence, on the appropriate form, of a physical examination taken within the past six months showing the applicant is in good physical health and possesses no physical disabilities that would impede the applicant’s ability to fulfill the functions and responsibilities of the AEMT. Any limitations in the individuals’ ability to perform adequately will require additional documentation.

   Not resolved to a course
5. Exhibit safe clinical behavior.

   Not resolved to a course
6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal conduct.

   Not resolved to a course
7. Purchase professional liability insurance ($1,000,000/$3,000,000).

   Not resolved to a course
8. Maintain CPR certification.

   Not resolved to a course
9. Sign a statement prior to admission indicating he/she is drug free and submit to a drug test if requested by the Dean of Health Professions at any time during the program. A positive drug test is grounds for immediate dismissal.

   Not resolved to a course
10. Students must comply with policies of clinical affiliates concerning criminal background checks and must assume associated costs.

    Not resolved to a course

Graduation

Requirements

1. EMSA 1111

   Advanced EMT Clinical
   1
2. EMSA 1112

   Advanced EMT Field Internship
   1
3. EMSA 1201

   Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab
   2
4. EMSA 1202

   Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab
   2
5. EMSA 1501

   Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies
   5
6. EMSA 1502

   Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies
   5

Articulation Agreements

For Further Information

Gainful Employment Disclosure