Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training

Launch your career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with Austin Peay State University’s 14‑week Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. This hands‑on course prepares you for entry‑level EMT roles, combining classroom instruction, lab practice, and real‑world clinical experiences.

Program Overview

EMTs respond to emergency calls, provide critical medical care, and transport patients to medical facilities. Our curriculum equips you with the skills and confidence to perform effectively in high‑stakes situations.

Key Facts

• Minimum age: 18

• Median local salary: $30,000

• Tuition: Flat course fee of $2,750.00

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years of age or older

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

• No history of habitual intoxication or personal misuse of drugs in the past three years

• No felony convictions and not on probation for any criminal offense

Clinical Training Sites

Students complete clinical rotations at:

• Montgomery County EMS

• Tennova ER

These experiences reinforce classroom learning with supervised, real‑world patient care.

Program Leadership and Instructors

• Program Director: January Bukowitz, BS, EMT‑P

• Class Coordinator: Candice Silver, AAS, EMT‑P

• Medical Director: Stephen Kent, MD, JD

Course Instructors:

• Garland Lester, CCP

• Matthew Sandifer, CCP

• Kathryn Rogers, CCP

• Larry Wilson, Paramedic

• Jacob Bills, Paramedic, EMT‑IA

Job Outlook and Earnings (Clarksville, TN–KY MSA)

Estimated employment wage statistics for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (2017):

Source: TN Dept of Labor & Workforce Dev, Div Emp Sec, LMI

The median wage represents the estimated 50th percentile—half of workers earn less than the median, and half earn more. “Entry level” and “Experienced” wage rates reflect the means of the lower one‑third and upper two‑thirds of the wage distribution, respectively. Data is based on an annual survey.

Why Choose APSU’s EMT Program?

• Focused, 14‑week pathway to an entry‑level EMT role

• Balanced mix of classroom, lab, and clinical training

• Instruction from experienced EMS professionals

• Clear admissions criteria and straightforward tuition

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