Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMS)

Shelby-Hoover Campus

Wes Ward, Director/Advisor, Emergency Services
General Studies Building
(205) 983-5206 • wward@jeffersonstate.edu

Cassandra Chamberlain, Clinical Coordinator/Advisor
Judy Merritt Building, room 316
(205) 983-5236 • cassandra.chamberlain@jeffersonstate.edu

Mandel Hill, Instructor/Advisor
General Studies Building, room 214M
(205) 983-5339 • mhill25@jeffersonstate.edu

Jefferson Campus

Beverly Edwards, Instructor/Advisor
George Layton Building, room 251
(205) 856-6048 • beverly.edwards@jeffersonstate.edu

Emergency Medical Services Technician

Jefferson State Community College offers three levels of EMS training and education. The EMT level is a one semester course. Upon completion, students will be eligible to sit for the National Registry examination and apply for a State of Alabama EMT license. Eligible students may earn a short certificate in EMT upon satisfactory completion of required courses. High schools that wish to participate in the dual enrollment dual credit program at an off-campus location must have approval prior to offering the course required for the short certificate and should check with the dual enrollment dual credit office to determine their ability to offer these courses.

The Advanced EMT level is a one semester course which is taken for credit only. Upon completion, students will be eligible to sit for the National Registry examination and apply for a State of Alabama Advanced EMT license. Eligible students may earn a short certificate in AEMT upon satisfactory completion of required courses.

Students who enroll in the Paramedic program should pursue an Associate in Applied Science degree.

The Paramedic program is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution. Students planning to transfer to a four-year program should notify the advisor upon entry into the program.

Admission to the EMS Program

Admission to the college is required before a student can enter the EMS Program. Students must complete the EMS programs Application Packet. This packet must be turned in by the deadline to EMS program faculty in order to be admitted into the EMS program.

Transfer Students

Students wishing to transfer to Jefferson State should call or write the program director for information on program admission requirements. In order to be a transfer student, the student must be admitted to the program. Students must complete at least 25% of the required EMS courses at Jefferson State for an associate degree/certificate.

Requirements for Licensure

According to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the Alabama Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma, grounds for denial of a license include, but are not limited to: conviction of a felony or certain other criminal offenses; inability to meet the essential functions of an EMT; and other reasons authorized by law or regulations.

Grading Scale

Letter grades for all EMS courses are assigned according to the following system:

A Excellent (90-100)
B Good (80-89)
C Average (75-79)
D Poor (60-74)
F Failure (below 60) W Withdrawal
WP Withdrawal Passing I Incomplete

A GRADE OF “C” OR BETTER IS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ALL EMS COURSES.