Changing lives starts here. Grady EMS Academy can help you get started. Our Emergency Medical Technician (EMT or EMT-B) Program trains you to respond to 911 calls and give care before a patient reaches the hospital.
WHAT IS AN EMT?
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is the front line of emergency care in the field.
They are trained to:
- Stabilize and transport patients
- Perform CPR and operate an AED
- Provide airway and bleeding management
- Assist in emergency childbirth
- Support patients in medical and trauma emergencies
PROGRAM DETAILS
Registration is open twice annually for EMT cohorts.
EMT Classes
- Course Duration: 20 weeks
Class Schedules:
- Monday/Wednesday class times are 8 AM – 2 PM
- Tuesday/Thursday class times are 8 AM – 2 PM
- Tuesday/Thursday class times are NOON – 6 PM
Note: Classes may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.
What You Need to Enroll
To enroll, you must:
- Be 18 or older with a valid state ID or driver’s license
- Provide proof of high school graduation or GED
- 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, and Flu
Cost and What’s Included
Program Tuition: $2200
Includes:
- 2 uniform shirts
- Access to EMS Testing & Platinum Planner
- Tuberculosis screening
- National Registry exam & voucher
Extra Pre-Admissions Costs:
- ATI TEAS Exam: $70
- Background check & drug screen: $99.95 base fee, may be higher if the student worked in other states.
- 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, 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, and 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 a 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 at the EMT-I, AEMT, or paramedic level.
The AEMT possesses greater knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology than the EMT and can administer medications (including IV therapy, Epi, Narcan, Aspirin, Nitroglycerin, Glucagon, D50, and Albuterol) and perform advanced-level skills similar to those of paramedics.
The Paramedic has advanced learning in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology acquired through a dedicated course of study. Paramedics can perform many advanced-level skills (needle cricothyrotomy, needle chest decompression, endotracheal intubation, application of a 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 Grady EMS Education Center, 235 Estoria St SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. We are located just across from Grady EMS headquarters, off Memorial Drive, and are just minutes from Grady Hospital.
- Grady Health System – 80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr. SE, Atlanta 30303 (ALL Students)
Timing varies by clinical site and 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], including the testing date, name, and phone number, to check if their desired date is available. Only 10 people are allowed to test per day.
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 Prepaid card for a $70 fee
- Obtaining TEAS V for Allied Health Scores
Results are available immediately after the exam and provided by the proctor. To purchase additional score results, please visit www.atitesting.com.
Our programs are certificate-only. We have an articulation agreement with Columbia Southern University, exemption credit options with the Technical College System of Georgia: TCSG, and, for paramedic graduates, advanced standing in the Technical College System of Georgia: TCSG paramedic associate’s degree program.
Courses require textbooks, liability insurance, drug screen & background check, and a complete physical completed on a Grady EMS Academy Physical Form.
No, we do not currently offer online classes.
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 Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma. You must have a Georgia license 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
[email protected]
(404) 616-7414
Faculty and Staff
- Dean: Steven L. Moyers, EdD, NRP
- Program Director: Keith Blalock, MS, NRP
- Medical Director: Ingrid Bloom, MD
- Lead Instructor: Kayla Aenchbacher, NRP (EMT Program)
- Lead Instructor: John Rumsey, NRP (AEMT Program and Staff Development Manager)
- Katherine Holt, NRP (Paramedic Program)
- Tim O’Connor, NRP (EMS Programs)
- Andrea Wilson, NRP (EMS Programs)
- 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