EMR5 Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Fast Track, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses, Fayette COI

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	1 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	4

Program Description

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Fast Track TCC program is an accelerated program that provides students with a faster entry into the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professions for employment in a variety of prehospital, industrial and first responder settings. Students within this program will be provided the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and assist higher-level personnel at the scene and during transport. Graduates of this program will be able to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMR certification examination and upon successful completion will be able to function as part of a comprehensive EMS responder, under medical oversight.

Admission Requirements

• Submit completed application and application fee
• Be at least 17 years of age
• High school diploma or GED are NOT required

Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements and are classified as learning support or provisional status must take the prescribed learning support courses prior to registering for any of the EMSP courses.

Students may be required to complete secondary evaluations of general education competency and/or career oriented personality traits for purposes of evaluating the predictability of such instruments for success in the EMS related programs.

Students must attend a mandatory program orientation prior to registering for classes.

Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks

Background/Drug Screening	$78.00+
Uniforms	$100.00
NREMT Cognitive Exam	$70.00
ACEMAPP	$45.00

Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement

A criminal history will not hinder a student from receiving a certificate, diploma, or degree in a Public Safety program from Southern Crescent Technical College; however, a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the public safety field.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Donald Musgrave, Program Coordinator
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Total Credit Hours: 4