NREMT certified

EMT training in Tennessee.

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About the certification

Becoming a Emergency Medical Technician in Tennessee.

An emergency medical technician (EMT) is a frontline responder trained to provide basic emergency care, including CPR, bleeding control, airway management, and patient assessment. EMTs are vital in stabilizing patients and transporting them to medical facilities. In Tennessee, aspiring Emergency Medical Technicians can choose from 29 accredited training programs designed to prepare students for certification and career success in emergency medical services.

Certification Requirements: To become a certified Emergency Medical Technician in Tennessee, you must complete an accredited training program and pass the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification is recognized nationwide.

Program Options: EMT programs in Tennessee are offered by community colleges, technical schools, fire departments, and private training organizations. Programs vary in schedule, format, and duration, with classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations.

Career Opportunities: Upon certification, Emergency Medical Technicians in Tennessee can work for ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, urgent care facilities, and industrial settings.

Programs

29 EMT programs in Tennessee.

503 E. Bell Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Entry-level EMT training for those entering emergency medical services. Gain the foundational knowledge and hands-on training needed to begin a career in emergency medical services.

Basic
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Cleveland, TN 37312

The EMT-Basic program equips students to perform emergency medical care and transport for ill and injured persons, adhering to legal protocols and standards. Students will gain fundamental skills and knowledge to operate effectively in pre-hospital settings. The program culminates with the ability to demonstrate growth in delivering safe emergency care.

Basic
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737 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103

The EMT-Basic Technical Certificate is designed to provide students with the foundation needed for competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians. Delivered through classroom instruction and clinical experience, graduates are prepared to provide initial care to the sick and injured.

Basic
$1,200
3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, TN 37312

The EMT-Basic performs emergency medical care to and transports ill and injured persons adhering to the protocols of the service and applicable federal state and local laws, regulations, and statutes. The program is 16 hours and is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor) and clinical experience.

Basic
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4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406

The EMT program combines didactic and psychomotor training with clinical experiences to prepare students for emergency medical situations. Successful graduates are eligible for national written and practical exams for Tennessee EMT licensure. Focus is on initial life support at emergency scenes, needing precise, manual skills.

Basic
$3,880.05
5244 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37013

Three-month training program for newly hired employees without previous experience to become licensed by the National Registry as an Emergency Medical Technician, requiring successful passage of the National Registry test.

Basic
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2215 Garland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37232-0495

A 12-week on-site program combining classroom, lab, and clinical training. Coursework focuses on pre-hospital patient care. Clinical rotations occur at sites across the VUMC enterprise and at local EMS organizations. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification exam.

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276 Patton Lane, Harriman, TN 37748-5011

A one-semester certificate program designed to provide students with knowledge and skills of basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and noncritical patients. The program covers human anatomy and physiology, disease process, initial assessment and patient stabilization, proper use of equipment such as automatic external defibrillators, oxygen administration, and airway management. Students also learn about legal issues, scope of practice, documentation, communication, and ambulance protocols. The program is designed to meet all State and National requirements to prepare for the EMT exam given by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

Basic
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1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066

The EMT program at Volunteer State Community College prepares students for vital roles in the emergency response field. The curriculum covers emergency medical procedures, patient assessments, and emergency vehicle operations. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students are equipped to provide essential pre-hospital care in emergency situations.

Basic
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6015 Ledford Mill Rd., Tullahoma, TN 37388

This program prepares you to earn your EMT Certificate. EMT and AEMT students can complete a program in one semester each. After completion, students can take the State of Tennessee's Practical Certification Examination and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians written exam.

Basic
$2,600
2425 Highway 75, Blountville, TN 37617-0246

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a health professional whose primary focus is to respond to, assess and triage emergent, urgent, and non-urgent requests for medical care. Classes are delivered through a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor) and clinical experience. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry's written and practical examinations.

Basic
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601 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044

A 14-week entry-level EMT program combining classroom instruction, lab practice, and real-world clinical experiences at Montgomery County EMS and Tennova ER. Prepares students for National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians certification.

Basic
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2046 North Parkway, Jackson, TN 38301

A one-semester program delivered through classroom instruction, hands-on lab instruction, and clinical experience. Students learn basic life support skills including patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, treatment of burns, splinting of fractures, dressing and bandaging wounds, and oxygen therapy. Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry's written and practical examinations and the State of Tennessee EMT license.

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1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066

One-semester program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical care providers in pre-hospital emergency settings. Includes six courses covering recognition, assessment, and basic management of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies.

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4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406

The EMT Program is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor) and clinical experience. Approximately 240 clock hours of classroom instruction with an additional 72-120 clock hours of clinical experience. Classes meet either two 8-hour day sessions per week or 4 four-hour night sessions per week. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry's written and practical examinations and the State of Tennessee EMT license.

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500 South Davy Crockett Parkway, Morristown, TN 37813-6899

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.

Basic
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TCAT Crump

NREMT Accredited
3070 Hwy 64, Crump, TN 38327

This course is designed to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, formerly the EMT-Ambulance, who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. Includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service.

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1303 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

This course is designed to instruct a student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. Instruction includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon graduation and to aid in the passing of the National Registry Licensing Exam.

Basic
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813 West Main St., Hohenwald, TN 38462

The Emergency Medical Technology program provides basic and advanced training for urgent care and transport of patients. Students learn in a comprehensive EMS response setting under medical oversight. Basic EMT skills include interventions with essential equipment, while advanced skills involve IV and medication administration. This two-trimester program equips graduates for immediate deployment in emergency medical services.

Basic
$2,825
355 Scott High Drive, Huntsville, TN 37755

The Emergency Medical Technology program offers comprehensive basic and advanced training for emergency medical care and transportation. Students learn to function within an EMS response team, under medical oversight, utilizing basic ambulance equipment. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for emergency medical intervention and to provide critical patient care, completed in a full-time 600-hour course over 8 months.

Basic
$2,676

TCAT Crump

NREMT Accredited
3070 Hwy 64, Crump, TN 38327

This program trains students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. Students learn to provide prehospital emergency medical care at the Basic Life Support level, including communication, transportation, and record-keeping skills. The course covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to function effectively as an EMT in various emergency medical services settings.

Basic
$1,871
180 Eli Lane, Oneida, TN 37841

The Emergency Medical Technology Program is designed to provide basic and advanced training for emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Emergency Medical Technicians function as a part of a comprehensive Emergency Medical System response, under medical oversight.

Basic
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4341 Academy Drive, Memphis, TN 38127

College-accredited EMS training leading to EMT licensure as part of the Firefighter Recruit program.

Basic
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1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401

Entry-level, one-semester academy-style program designed to train civilians in the basics of medical and trauma emergencies and introduction to emergency medical services. Provides didactic and practical training to perform life-saving skills.

Basic
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EMS-Institute

NREMT Accredited
2565 Horizon Lake Dr, Memphis, TN 38133

An 11 week, accelerated program providing critical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, patient assessment techniques and protocols as well as CPR/AED procedures. Includes classroom learning, skills and simulator lab, patient care competencies, and National Registry testing preparation.

Basic
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1510 Lake Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024

The EMT Certificate at DSCC equips students with essential skills to operate effectively as an Emergency Medical Technician. The program emphasizes the practical and theoretical aspects necessary for workforce readiness. Upon completion, students are prepared to take on roles in rescue squads, fire departments, and various healthcare settings.

Basic
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Knoxville, TN 37902

This program equips students with essential EMT skills through a 10-week 'Learn and Earn' course, combining real-life emergency experience with classroom instruction. Participants receive an hourly wage during training, and tuition costs are covered. Graduates are prepared for the National Registry examination, paving the way for a promising EMS career at locations throughout various communities.

Basic
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Putnam County EMS

NREMT Accredited
700 County Services Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501

Entry level position in EMS. Approximately 4 months of classroom instruction and clinical training. Training includes basic management of traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, childbirth, emergency vehicle operations, hazardous material awareness, scene awareness, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, bandaging, splinting, airway maintenance, CPR, patient moving, and limited administration of drugs.

Basic
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2215 Garland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37232-0495

A 10-week program for registered nurses seeking EMT certification. Combines classroom, lab, and clinical training with a focus on pre-hospital patient care.

Basic
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FAQ

Common questions.

About EMT training in Tennessee.

02How much does EMT certification cost in Tennessee?

The average cost for EMT training in Tennessee is approximately $2,509. Program tuition ranges from $1,200 to $3,880.05 depending on the training organization and program format. Some programs may offer financial aid, payment plans, or scholarship opportunities.

03Are EMT programs in Tennessee accredited?

All EMT programs listed on FirstRespondersHub meet accreditation standards set by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). NREMT accreditation ensures programs meet national standards for curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes, making graduates eligible for certification exams and employment as Emergency Medical Technicians.

04What should I expect from EMT training in Tennessee?

EMT training in Tennessee combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical experience. Programs cover an emergency medical technician (emt) is a frontline responder trained to provide basic emergency care, including cpr, bleeding control, airway management, and patient assessment. emts are vital in stabilizing patients and transporting them to medical facilities. You'll learn through lectures, skills labs, and clinical rotations before taking the NREMT certification exam. Most programs also include CPR certification and prepare you for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation.