Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

This program prepares students for a career in emergency medicine as an EMT-Basic. Students who complete this program and pass the National Registry are certified to practice pre-hospital medicine with an ambulance service.​

EMCC Admission Procedure:
1. Go to http://www.eastms.edu/ and select the “Apply Now!” link to submit an online        application for admission to East Mississippi Community College.

2. A copy of the applicant’s valid driver’s license showing the applicant to be 18 years old before the beginning date of the EMT class.

3. An official transcript from the applicant’s high school showing date of graduation or official GED transcript showing high school equivalency

4. Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. Transcripts cannot be stamped “issued to student”.

5. A minimum ACT composite of 16, if taken after October 1989, or 12 if taken before October 1989.

EMT Program Admission Requirements:

6. Complete the Emergency Medical Services Technology Application. Completed applications are due by January 4. 

7. A copy of current Valid CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider level or ARC CPR for Professional Rescuer) certification Card.

8. Physically fit based on a physical examination by physician (dated within 30 days prior to beginning date of class).

9. Evidence of measles and mumps vaccination or evidence of immunity documented by having one of the following: documentation of having received two (2) live measles vaccinations after first birthday OR documentation of having had physician-diagnosed measles OR laboratory evidence of measles/mumps immunity OR birth date before 1957 with Rubella immunity. 

10. Proof of Diphtheria/Tetanus (must be dated within 10 years)

11. Proof of Polio vaccine

12. A negative two step TB skin Test- a negative Chest X-ray or QuantiFERON results in lieu of skin test for students with history of positive skin tests. This is a yearly requirement. A copy of the results of the test must be submitted annually.

13. Proof of vaccination for Hepatitis B or a waiver signed by students who choose not to protect themselves with the vaccination series.

14. Flu vaccines are required by clinical facilities. Students who are unable to or choose not to take the flu vaccine will be required to wear a face mask from October until March when entering a clinical site.

15. All pending students must have a drug screen performed at a time and location designated by the College. The cost of the drug screen is the responsibility of the applicant.

16. All pending students must have a criminal background check performed at a time and location designed by the school. 

Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination.

EMS 1117 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

This course includes responsibilities of the EMT during each phase of an ambulance run, patient assessment, emergency medical conditions, appropriate emergency care, and appropriate procedures for transporting patient.

Hour Breakdown: Semester Credit Hours:  7; Lecture: 4; Lab Clinical: 3; Contact Hours: 165