Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) is a certificate program at the two- to four-year level offered at Chattanooga State Community College, a public institution in Chattanooga, TN. Within the emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904), this program prepares students for advanced prehospital emergency care roles, building on foundational EMT skills toward paramedic-level competencies.

Chattanooga State Community College offers a range of allied health programs that complement this credential, including a separate shorter-term EMT Paramedic certificate, Physical Therapy Assistant, Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect training in advanced airway management, pharmacology, cardiac care, and trauma response, along with clinical and field internship hours required for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) paramedic certification.