Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training

Are you bored in your current career? Do you enjoy helping people and are interested in a rewarding challenge? MTSU’s Emergency Medical Training is for you! Randy White and Dwight Stone have taught the basic EMT training and advanced EMT courses since 1982, and both instructors have a combined total of 80+ years of EMT experience.

In the introduction of each Basic EMT course, Randy states that his and Dwight’s goal is to pass on their expertise and compassion to every trainee in order to raise replacements not coworkers in this field. After 43 years of educating EMT and Advanced EMT students, Randy plans to retire and has prepared Steve Pope to replace him as an instructor starting fall of 2024.

Registration for our Advanced EMT course is open today!
It will stay open until November 11th. The class will begin on November 18th and will end around mid-May.

Use this link to start your registration: https://forms.gle/YZfr6vLhu2XnzM4g7
Contact me, Emily Armstrong at emily.armstrong@mtsu.edu or call 615-494-7718 regarding payment for this course.

The Basic EMT course will begin in late spring 2025.
You can contact me at the above email or phone number for more information or to be placed on our notification lists on upcoming courses.

There are 30 seats in each class and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is due at the time of registration. Payment must be made by credit/debit card.

Class Schedule and Location:

The EMT classes will meet two nights a week either Monday & Wednesday evenings and/or Tuesday & Thursday evenings (depending on enrollment) from 6pm – 9pm on scheduled lecture nights. On practical skills training nights, the classes will meet from 6pm – 10pm.

Classes will be held in the training room of MTSU's University College at 503B East Bell Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Course Fees and Information:

The registration fee will be determined at a later date. The 2024 classes were $1,949.00 which covered textbooks, liability insurance, and a scheduling software license for clinical rotations.

Additional expenses that students may expect to incur (costs are approximate):

Travel to class and clinicals	Cost will Vary
A minimum of 2 Uniform shirts	$30
Pants, Shoes, Belts (All Black)	Cost will vary
Equipment (Stethoscope, BF Cuff, etc.)	Optional
Eye Protection (Safety glasses/goggles)	$12
State Criminal background check	$48
School Criminal Background Check/Drug Screen	$81.50
Reflective Vest (Neiko High Visibility Neon Orange Zipper on Amazon)	$10

Examination and testing fees (fees are subject to change):

National Registry EMT	$104
State Application Fee	$50
State Licensing Fee	$75

This is a non-credit course. You do not have to apply for admission to, nor be accepted as a degree-seeking student at MTSU. No college credit will be received for completing this course. Therefore, federal financial aid such as the Hope Scholarship, Stafford Loans, Pell Grants, etc. may NOT be used as payment.

Admission Requirements

For Basic EMT:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
Must possess an academic high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (G.E.D).
Must have no history within the past three years of habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the person’s ability to practice as an emergency medical technician.
No felony convictions or be on probation for any offense.
This class is eligible for Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9/11 veteran's benefits. However, you must pay for the class at the time of registration and then be reimbursed by your veteran's benefits. This class is NOTeligible for any VA housing allowances.

For Advanced EMT:

Successful completion of an MTSU EMT course within the previous 120 days and a passing score on the NREMT exam; OR
Currently hold a Tennessee EMT license, obtain a passing score on a written exam administered by MTSU personnel AND successfully demonstrate knowledge of practical skills as evaluated by MTSU-appointed personnel; OR
Successful completion of a State (TN) approved EMT course within the previous 120 days and a passing score on the NREMT exam with successful completion of the MTSU AEMT placement test and practical.
Must be 18 years or older;
Have an academic high school diploma or GED certificate; specialized education or Certificates of Attendance are NOT acceptable;
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language;
Must submit two (2) letters of Good Moral Character with original signatures from a medical professional (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, LPN, Paramedic or higher);
Must present a Medical Statement (PH-0130) as proof of medical fitness;
Must have no history within the past three years of habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the person's ability to practice as an emergency medical technician;
Must present proof of MMR Vaccination;
Must present documentation of Varicella Zoster immunizations (2) or positive titer;
Must present proof of a negative TB skin test or negative chest x-ray.