State of Tennessee Approved Continuing Education Emergency Medical Responder
Tennessee EMS Office Contact Info
Tennessee Office of EMS
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741-2584
website
Tennessee EMS Exams Information
Tennessee EMR Exams
To become an EMR in Tennessee, it is not necessary to take the National Registry exam. Your program will provide you with information to take a board approved written exam and you must obtain a passing score.
Tennessee EMT Exams
To become an EMT in Tennessee, you must achieve a passing score on an EMS board approved written and practical examination. Your program will provide you with information on signing up for these exams.
Tennessee AEMT Exams
To become an AEMT in Tennessee, you must achieve a passing score on an EMS board approved written and practical examination. Your program will provide you with information on signing up for these exams.
Tennessee Paramedic Exams
To become a Paramedic in Tennessee, you must achieve a passing score on an EMS board approved written and practical examination. Your program will provide you with information on signing up for these exams.
Requirements for Tennessee EMS Certification
EMR - Emergency Medical Responder
To become an EMR in Tennessee you must: submit a completed application, be at least 17 years old, complete a board-approved EMR training program, obtain a passing score on a written exam, and submit an application with fee.
For more information on becoming an EMR in Tennessee go here.
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
To become an EMT in Tennessee you must: submit a completed application, be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or G.E.D., complete a board-approved EMT training program, obtain a passing score on a written and practical exam, and submit an application with fee.
For more information on becoming an EMT in Tennessee go here.
AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
To become an AEMT in Tennessee you must: submit a completed application, be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or G.E.D., submit 2 recent original letters from medical professionals attesting to character, complete a board-approved AEMT training program, obtain a passing score on a written and practical exam, complete background check, and submit an application with fee.
For more information on becoming an AEMT in Tennessee go here.
EMT-P - Paramedic
To become a Paramedic in Tennessee you must: submit a completed application, be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or G.E.D., submit 2 recent original letters from medical professionals attesting to character, complete a board-approved Paramedic training program, obtain a passing score on a written and practical exam, complete background check, and submit an application with fee.
For more information on becoming a Paramedic in Tennessee go here.
Tennessee EMS Programs
| Type | Program | Address | City | Phone # | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, AEMT, Paramedic | Chattanooga State Community College | 4501 Amnicola Highway | Chattanooga | 423-493-8765 | website |
| Paramedic | City of Memphis Division of Fire Services | 4341 OK Robertson Road | Memphis | 901-636-5747 | website |
| EMT, AEMT, Paramedic | Columbia State Community College | 1665 Hampshire Pike | Columbia | 931-540-2686 | website |
| EMT, Paramedic | Dyersburg State Community College | 1510 Lake Rd | Dyersburg | 731-286-3381 | website |
| EMT, AEMT, Paramedic | Jackson State Community College | 2046 North Parkway | Jackson | 731-424-3520 | website |
| EMT, AEMT, Paramedic | Motlow State Community College | 1802 Winchester Hwy | Fayetteville | 931-438-0028 | website |
| EMT | Northeast State Community College | 2425 Highway 75 | Blountville | 423-354-2535 | website |
| EMT, AEMT, Paramedic | Roane State Community College | 132 Hayfield Road | Knoxville | 865-354-3000 | website |
| EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic | Southwest Tennessee Community College | 301 Walnut | Memphis | 901-333-5413 | website |
| EMT, AEMT, Paramedic | Volunteer State Community College | 1480 Nashville Pike | Gallatin | 615-230-3351 | website |
| AEMT, Paramedic | Walters State Community College | 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway | Morristown | 423-585-2669 | website |
Source: https://emtprep.com/extra/state-nremt-info/tennessee