EMS academy
ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Advance your EMS career with Grady’s Advanced EMT (AEMT) Program – designed for EMTs ready to take the next step.
WHAT IS AN AEMT?
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is a new level that recently replaced the EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I). Students must have obtained their NREMT EMT certification either at class start or within 30 calendar days of class starting.
- Program Course Descriptions
- Student Handbook
- Clinical Education Manual – AEMT
- Advanced EMT Program Outcomes
In addition to those skills performed by the EMT in Georgia, the AEMT is trained to:
- Administer medications (aspirin, nitroglycerine, bronchial dilators, epinephrine, Glucagon, D50, and Narcan)
- Place blind insertion airway devices
- Administer IV fluids
- Perform other skills required in the stabilization of critical patients
PROGRAM DETAILS
Registration for Fall 2025 classes is open!
Upcoming AEMT Classes – Fall 2025
- Registration Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Course Duration: 20 weeks
Class Schedules:
- Monday/Tuesday class times are 8 AM – 2 PM
- Wednesday/Thursday class times are 8 AM – 2 PM
Note: Classes may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.
What You Need to Enroll
To enroll, you must:
- Current NREMT EMT certification either at class start or within 30 calendar days of class starting, OR an acceptable passing score on the entrance exam if not rolling over from a recently (within 6 months) completed Grady EMS Education Academy EMT program
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification
- Certificate of completion for the most recent version of FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
- Certificate of completion of a Traffic Incident Management (TIM) course
- Be 18 or older with a valid state ID or driver’s license
- Provide proof of high school graduation or GED (or higher)
- Score 60% or higher on the ATI TEAS Allied Health Exam
- Pass a background check and drug screening
- Be up to date on these immunizations: MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hep B, COVID-19, and Flu
Cost and What’s Included
Program Tuition: $1,950.00
Includes:
- 2 uniform shirts
- Platinum Planner (web-based clinical scheduling and patient contact tracker)
- EMS Testing (web-based testing tool)
- Tuberculosis Screening (PPD)
- National Registry Psychomotor Exam (facilitated by Grady EMS Education Academy)
- National Registry Computer-Based Exam Voucher
Extra Pre-Admissions Costs:
- ATI TEAS Exam: $70
- Background check & drug screen: $79.95
- ACEMAPP: $50
Students are responsible for additional supplies, such as uniform pants, boots, a stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, scissors, textbooks, and school supplies.
Grady EMS does not accept federal financial aid or HOPE grants.
About the ATI TEAS & screeningS
ati teas exam
The ATI TEAS is an entrance exam for EMT students seeking program admission. AEMT and Paramedic students seeking program admission will take a 150-question multiple-choice program entrance exam to evaluate current certification and/or licensure knowledge; a minimum score of 60% required.
- Create an account at www.atitesting.com before your test date
- Pay exam costs $70, by credit or debit card on test day (no cash or checks)
- Testing is held at 235 Estoria Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early, bring your Photo ID
- Late arrivals may be asked to reschedule, depending on availability
- All applicants must take the test, even if you have a degree or previous certification
- Scores are valid for 2 years
- Textbooks, notebooks, paper, calculators, and children are not allowed in the testing lab. Scratch paper and pencil are provided and will be collected.
Practice materials are at atitesting.com
Background Check & Drug Screen
You must complete a student background check and drug screening. We do not accept background checks or drug screens from other agencies.
- Go to www.advantagestudents.com and create an account
- Choose Get Started under Place Order then select “Affiliated Hospital Listings”
- Select Select Hospital – Grady Health System and Program – Student Education (includes a background check and drug screen)
- Enter your personal information, address history and follow the instructions to complete your screening
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frequently asked questions
The EMT is the entry-level licensed EMS provider on an ambulance. In Georgia, only one crew member can be at the EMT level, and the other must be an EMT-I, AEMT, or paramedic level.
The AEMT has a greater level of knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology than the EMT and is able to administer medications (IV therapy, Epi, Narcan, Aspirin, Nitroglycerin, Glucagon, D50, and Albuterol) and perform some advanced-level skills similar to paramedics.
The Paramedic has advanced learning in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology acquired through a dedicated course of study. Paramedics are able to perform many advanced-level skills (needle cricothyrotomy, needle chest decompression, endotracheal intubation, application of tourniquet, 12-lead EKG interpretation, cardioversion, sedation, pain medication management, a number of other emergency lifesaving medications, etc.). They also have advanced education in assessment, treatment, and diagnosis of emergency medical conditions and traumatic injuries.
Classes are held at the Training & Education Center, 235 Estoria St SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. We are just across from Grady EMS headquarters off Memorial Drive, and just minutes from Grady Hospital.
- Grady Health System – 80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr. SE, Atlanta 30303 (ALL Students)
- Southern Regional – 11 Upper Riverdale Rd., Riverdale, GA 30274 (Paramedic Students Only)
- Gwinnett Medical Center – 1000 Medical Center Boulevard, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (Paramedic Students Only)
Timing varies depending on the clinical site and the program. Most clinical rotations are day shift, but night shift clinical rotations are available.
Grady Emergency Medical Services, 745 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30316
The ATI TEAS for Allied Health exam measures basic essential skills in the academic areas of Reading (48 questions), Mathematics (34 questions), Science (54 questions), and English and language usage (34 questions). The ATI TEAS for Allied Health exam is required for:
- EMT Program
- AEMT Program
- Paramedic Program
About the TEAS V for Allied Health
Candidates must first apply online. Then, they must send their preferred date/time for the exam to [email protected] and include the testing date, name, and phone number to see if their desired date is available. Only 10 people per day are allowed to test.
Candidates must create an online account at www.atitesting.com before their exam date. Candidates can find more information and practice exams online at the ATI website – the fee is $70 and must be paid on the day of the exam with a credit or debit card – cash and checks are NOT accepted.
Reminders
- The exam fee is $70, payable at the time of the exam
- Textbooks, notebooks, paper, calculators, and children are not allowed in the testing lab.
- Scratch paper and a pencil are provided and will be collected
- Students may retest after 24 hours
- The exam is given at 235 Estoria St SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Students can locate study materials through www.atitesting.com
Requirements
- Photo ID
- Credit card, Debit card, or Pre-paid card for a $70 fee
- Obtaining TEAS V for Allied Health Scores
Results are available and provided immediately after the exam by the proctor. To purchase additional score results, please visit www.atitesting.com.
Our programs are certificate-only and not degree-seeking. We do not offer college credit; however, colleges may provide exemption credit for classes and licensure to put toward a college degree. It is up to the transferring college whether they will grant these exemption credits.
Courses require books, EMS Testing, Platinum Planner clinical tracker, liability insurance, uniform shirts, background check, and National Registry testing fees. Fees are detailed above.
No, we do not offer online classes at this time.
All applicants who pass the TEAS Entrance Exam with a 60% or higher must submit the documents listed in the enrollment packet to the Registrar, no later than 30 days prior to the start of the desired program.
Upon completion of a program, graduates are eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs’ Practical and Written Examination. Georgia requires NREMT certification before submitting an application for state licensure through the Georgia State Office of EMS and Trauma. You must have Georgia licensure before working as a Paramedic, and NREMT certification does not guarantee licensure in Georgia.
For specific licensure questions, visit dph.georgia.gov/EMS
For questions about the National Registry exam, visit www.nremt.org
Valtencia Snow
Admissions/Registrar
[email protected]
(404) 616-7414
Faculty and Staff
- Dean: Steven L. Moyers, EdD, NRP
- Program Director: Keith Blalock, MS, NRP, TR-C
- Medical Director: Ingrid Bloom, MD
Lead Instructors:
- Kayla Aenchbacher, NRP (EMT Program)
- Keith Blalock, MS, NRP, TR-C (Paramedic Program, Veterans Program)
- Katherine Holt, NRP (Paramedic Program)
- Tim O’Connor, NRP (EMS Programs)
- John Rumsey, NRP (EMS Programs and Staff Development Manager)
- Ryan Wolfe, NRP (EMT Program)
How to Apply
- Step 1: Apply online
- Step 2: Schedule and complete the ATI TEAS Exam at https://www.atitesting.com/
- Step 3: Complete background check and drug screen via www.advantagestudents.com
- Step 4: Submit proof of immunizations and required documentation
Have Questions?
Grady EMS Academy
235 Estoria Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
[email protected]
(404) 616-7414