Upon successful completion of EMT 1100 and EMT 1110, the student will be eligible to take the examination given by the Tennessee Department of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Service, for certification as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician. Federal Financial Aid is not available for EMT courses.

EMT 1100 BASIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY I: 7 sem hrs cr
This course begins the presentation of the emergency medical techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of the Basic Emergency Medical Technician providing pre-hospital emergency care as outlined by the Tennessee Department of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Service. Professional Liability Insurance may be required. (150 hours of classroom work) Prerequisite: Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.

EMT 1110 BASIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY II: 7 sem hrs cr
This course completes the presentation of the emergency medical techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of the Basic Emergency Medical Technician providing pre-hospital emergency care as outlined by the Tennessee Department of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Service. Professional Liability Insurance may be required. (90 hours classroom work) Prerequisite: EMT 1100.

EMT 1120 BASIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY III: 7 sem hrs cr
This course is designed to allow currently licensed EMT-B technicians to upgrade skills to the EMT-IV status and permits EMT's previously trained outside of Tennessee to become eligible for licensure in Tennessee. Course topics include legal and ethical issues, anatomy, advanced airway, patient assessment, pharmacology, intravenous access, medication administration, and special populations. The level of training is considered entry level for EMS in Tennessee.

EMT 1200 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY "BRIDGE COURSE": 1 sem hrs cr
This course is designed to transition previously licensed Emergency Medical Technicians into the new curriculum of the Tennessee Department of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services. Students must be Tennessee certified Emergency Medical Technicians.

EMT 1500 INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPY: 3 sem hrs cr
This course is designed to prepare the licensed Emergency Medical Technician to administer IV's in the field when necessary. The course includes patient assessment and conditions under which an intravenous line is warranted; the equipment selection and types of solutions; conditions worsened by the injudicious administration of IV fluids and how to recognize them; the infusion procedures and types of solutions; and, the need for field asepsis. During the clinical experience, five successful venipunctures must be accumulated. Prerequisite: Students must be a Tennessee-certified Emergency Medical Technician and must show proof of Professional Liability Insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000.00.

EMT 2990 TOPICS IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY: 1-5 sem hrs cr
Selected topics in emergency medical technology is a specially designed course for students interested in pursuing specific study projects under the supervision of a discipline instructor and approved by an advisor, the course instructor, and the Dean of Career Education and Workforce Development. No more than six semester hours in topics courses may be used in meeting minimum degree requirements.