Walters State Community College

Walters State Community College is a public two-year institution established in 1970 in East Tennessee that provides affordable and quality higher education opportunities. The college offers programs leading to associate degrees and technical certificates, with many programs in healthcare and public safety fields.

Location

Newport, TN8 Locations

Phone

423-585-2600

Available Programs

Choose from available first responder training programs.

An EMT with advanced training provides basic advanced life support to patients at the scene of injuries or illness and continues treatment while patient is being transported to a medical facility. The Technical Certificate provides advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical patients. Enrolling students must be a licensed EMT or have completed basic EMT education within 120 days.

The Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Technician provides the skills needed to become a leader in emergency medical services or public health. Enrolling students are required to have an emergency medical technician license and an advanced emergency medical technician license. Students take general science requirements and classes focused on emergency medicine with skills taught in classroom and clinical settings.

This Associate of Applied Science degree includes both classroom and clinical experience. Topics include the role and responsibilities of paramedics, public health and wellness, medical/legal considerations, pharmacology, patient assessment, airway management and cardiology. The three-semester program includes a five-credit hour field internship. Enrolling students must be a licensed advanced emergency medical technician.

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Location:Newport Center

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to emergency situations, providing care needed to stabilize patients. The EMT certificate provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to fill this important role. Students complete 16 credit hours in one semester including a one-hour field internship. Upon completion, students may take the National Registry's written and practical exams and are eligible for a Tennessee EMT License.

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Location:Newport Center

This three-semester technical certificate includes both classroom and clinical experience. Topics include the role and responsibilities of paramedics, public health and wellness, medical/legal considerations, pharmacology, patient assessment, airway management and cardiology. The certificate includes a five-credit hour field internship. Enrolling students must be a licensed advanced emergency medical technician.

Training Locations

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Newport Center

115 Mulberry Street
Newport, TN 37821
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Claiborne County Campus

1325 Claiborne Street
Tazewell, TN 37879
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Niswonger Campus (Greeneville)

221 N. College Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
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Sevier County Campus

1720 Old Newport Highway
Sevierville, TN 37876
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Morristown Campus

500 South Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813-6899
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Sevierville Campus + Health Program

MMH 121
Sevierville, TN NULL
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Greeneville Campus + Corporate Training

4680 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Greeneville, TN 37743
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Morristown Campus & Youth Programs

SSB U102
Morristown, TN NULL
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