Admission Requirements (General)

A student desiring to pursue the AEMT certificate must:

1. Apply, meet the general admission requirements, and be accepted by Northeast State Community College.
2. Indicate AEMT as the desired major on the Northeast State application form.
3. See a faculty advisor from the Health Professions area prior to registering for classes and obtain faculty approval to register.
4. Must be currently licensed as an EMT by the State of Tennessee or have completed an approved course within 120 days of enrollment into the AEMT course and completed a board approved EMT competency written and practical examination.

Readmission Policies

A student who has been dismissed or has withdrawn from the AEMT program may be readmitted. The following apply:

1. Only one readmission to the AEMT program is permitted. This readmission must occur within a one year time frame.
2. A student must apply to the EMT Coordinator for readmission at least one semester before the desired date of return.
3. A student repeating an AEMT course must repeat both the theory and clinical components of the course.
4. A student may be readmitted only if space is available.

Retention

To remain in good standing once admitted to the AEMT program, the student must:

1. Adhere to Northeast State, AEMT program, department, and clinical affiliate policies.
2. Maintain a “C” or better in each EMT course.
3. Satisfactorily complete the theory, clinical, and/or skills requirements of each AEMT course. Failure in either segment will result in a grade of “F” for the entire course.
4. Submit to the EMT Coordinator written evidence, on the appropriate form, of a physical examination taken within the past six months showing the applicant is in good physical health and possesses no physical disabilities that would impede the applicant’s ability to fulfill the functions and responsibilities of the AEMT. Any limitations in the individuals’ ability to perform adequately will require additional documentation.
5. Exhibit safe clinical behavior.
6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal conduct.
7. Purchase professional liability insurance ($1,000,000/$3,000,000).
8. Maintain CPR certification.
9. Sign a statement prior to admission indicating he/she is drug free and submit to a drug test if requested by the Dean of Health Professions at any time during the program. A positive drug test is grounds for immediate dismissal.
10. Students must comply with policies of clinical affiliates concerning criminal background checks and must assume associated costs.

Graduation

Program graduation requirements include the successful completion of all courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.