First responder training organizations in Tennessee.

EMS-Institute is the training division of Community Health Care, a Memphis-owned and operated ambulance service with over 50 years of combined experience. The institute provides EMS education and training programs including EMT Basic, AEMT, CPR/AED, and other emergency medical courses approved by the Tennessee Department of Health EMS Board.

KenTenn EMS provides emergency medical services to Fulton County, KY and South Fulton, TN, staffing two Advanced Life Support units 24/7/365. The organization operates KTEMS Academy, a Level III Training and Educational Institute licensed through the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

Priority Ambulance operates training academies designed by experienced professionals to provide high-quality EMS education following the National Standard Curriculum. The company covers all tuition and fees through a 'Learn and Earn' program where students receive hourly wages while training.

Putnam County EMS is the sole ambulance service provider in Putnam County, serving the entire county 24/7/365, including the cities of Cookeville, Algood, Baxter, and Monterey. In addition to ambulance operations, PCEMS provides CPR education, training programs, and public safety education to the community.

Chattanooga State Community College is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution offering comprehensive EMS training programs including EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certifications. The college provides classroom instruction combined with clinical experience to prepare students for National Registry and Tennessee state licensure.

Cleveland State Community College is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution offering healthcare programs including paramedic, AEMT, and EMT certifications. The college is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for its paramedic program.

Columbia State Community College is Tennessee's first community college, established in 1966, offering EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic certificate programs through its EMS Academy. The college serves a nine-county area in South Central Tennessee with five campus locations.

Dyersburg State Community College offers a paramedic program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP. The program provides education and training to enable students to enter the workforce as entry-level paramedics with potential exit points at the AEMT and EMT levels.

Jackson State Community College provides accessible learning opportunities that enhance the lives of individuals, strengthen the workforce, and empower diverse communities by offering traditional and contemporary associate degrees, certificates, continuing education and enrichment, and college-readiness programs. Established in 1967 as one of three original Tennessee Community Colleges, Jackson State was the first community college in West Tennessee.

Motlow State Community College is a public, multi-campus community college in southern middle Tennessee offering certificates, associate degrees, and flexible learning pathways. The college provides training in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) including EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certifications at multiple locations.

Northeast State Community College is a comprehensive two-year community college offering university parallel programs, career programs, and continuing education. The Health Professions Division offers technical certificates in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic programs.

Roane State Community College is a comprehensive, public, two-year postsecondary institution serving the higher education needs of a diverse eight-county service area in Tennessee. The college offers career education programs including the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate program, which is a one-semester program designed to prepare students for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college offering EMS training programs including EMT-Basic, EMT-Advanced, and Paramedic credentials. The Paramedic Program is accredited by CAAHEP/CoAEMSP and designed to prepare pre-hospital health care professionals.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hohenwald offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for careers in technical and service industries. The institution focuses on providing hands-on training and skill development to meet the workforce demands of local and regional employers.

A public, comprehensive community college in middle Tennessee located 30 miles northeast of Nashville, offering more than 90 academic programs including EMS education accredited by CoAEMSP.

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.

The Chattanooga Fire Department is dedicated to providing exceptional fire safety training and services to the community. Through a range of programs and initiatives, they ensure that firefighters are well-prepared to handle various emergencies effectively.

A college-accredited EMS school offering state-of-the-art training to over 1,600 Memphis firefighters. The academy provides training for Firefighter Recruit, Fire Cadet, and various lateral positions, with students earning licenses in EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certifications.

The Nashville Fire Department Training Academy is the foundation to the educational process of the Nashville Fire Department, consisting of training and orientation of newly hired employees, annual department-wide in-service training, specialized operations and career development.

Jefferson County EMS Training Center is committed to educating emergency medical responders and laypersons to provide critical care in emergencies. We offer comprehensive programs ensuring students are equipped with necessary skills and knowledge to assist in life-threatening situations.

The Montgomery County EMS Education Division provides high-quality educational programs for the community, emergency healthcare professionals and other emergency response providers. The division offers continuing medical education and training opportunities including ACLS, PALS, BLS, PHTLS, and other specialized courses.

Saint Thomas Emergency Medical Services (STEMS) is a hospital-based ambulance service and event medicine company providing emergency medical transportation and educational opportunities to area healthcare providers in Middle Tennessee. The organization offers the Critical Care Paramedic Program as part of its commitment to EMS education.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) offers Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician programs through its Center for Programs in Allied Health (CPiAH). The programs combine classroom, lab, and clinical training at VUMC facilities and are approved by the Tennessee Department of Health Board of Emergency Medical Services.

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont delivers experiential learning for youth, educators, and adults through programs that promote self-discovery, critical thinking, and effective teaching and leadership. The Wilderness Emergency Medical Responder course is presented in partnership with Roane State Community College Continuing Healthcare Education and meets Tennessee Emergency Medical Services and National Registry standards for first responder training.

Nantahala Outdoor Center is one of the nation's largest outdoor recreation companies offering whitewater rafting, paddling instruction, zip-lining, mountain biking, and wilderness medicine training through its SOLO Southeast division across four southeastern states.

A division of Acadian Companies operating in partnership with South Louisiana Community College, providing EMT, paramedic, and EMS continuing education training across Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee with 15 campuses.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump is a state-supported trade school offering competency-based training in various technical fields including Emergency Medical Technology. The college provides workforce development and training for entry into the labor market.

TCAT Oneida is a Tennessee College of Applied Technology offering workforce development and skills training programs. The Emergency Medical Technology Program is designed to provide basic and advanced training for emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients.

TCAT Murfreesboro is a leading training provider for workforce development delivering technical education to the region. The Emergency Medical Technology program instructs students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, preparing them for employment and the National Registry Licensing Exam.

Austin Peay State University's Professional and Workforce Development Center offers non-credit continuing education courses including EMT and Advanced EMT training in partnership with Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services. The center provides hands-on training combining classroom instruction, lab practice, and real-world clinical experiences.

University College at MTSU provides non-credit EMT training programs including Basic EMT and Advanced EMT (AEMT) courses. The programs prepare students to take NREMT exams and become state-certified emergency medical technicians.