Overview - Public Safety - Paramedic
A paramedic provides emergency care to patients at the scene of illness or injury
and during transport to a medical facility. Enrolling students must be a licensed
advanced emergency medical technician. This certificate includes both classroom and
clinical experience. Topics include the role and responsibilities of paramedics, public
health and wellness, medical/legal considerations, pharmacology, patient assessment
airway management and cardiology. This three-semester certificate includes a five-credit
hour field internship. Following graduation, students may apply to be a licensed paramedic
in Tennessee. Those wishing to pursue their education may enroll in the Associate
of Applied Science, Paramedic course.
View the Public Safety - Paramedic (T.C.) admissions and academic details.
Career Information
The career finder can help students decide upon the best career path for their area of study. It can provide valuable insights about occupations, salary, and employment trends related to each program of study offered at Walters State Community College. View the projected job growth and labor statistics for this academic program by entering a location.
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The Walters State Experience
Why Should You “Write Your Story” at Walters State?
At Walters State, we focus on your success. Our classes are small and professors care about their students’ academic and career goals. Transfer to four-year colleges and universities is seamless through the Tennessee Transfer Pathway and articulation agreements. Want to start a career right after Walters State? Our technical certificates and associate of applied science degrees will train you for in-demand jobs in exciting fields, such as public safety, healthcare, technology and business.
Highlights
- Walters State has been twice awarded Tennessee Community College of the Year.
- Small classes and outstanding faculty who are focused on student success.
- 98% job placement rate for technical education graduates.
- Seamless transfer of classes to four-year colleges through the Tennessee Transfer Pathway program and articulation agreements.
Cost and Admissions
Apply to WSCC
Students must apply, meet admission requirements, and be accepted by Walters State Community College (WSCC).
Required Forms for the Paramedic Program must be submitted before the deadline May 16, 2025.
APPLY to the Paramedic Program
Funding Your Education
Tuition is set each June by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Tuition and fees for the current academic year may be viewed on the Cashiers Office website.
Four types of financial aid are available; federal, state, institutional and other sources. Students need to send FAFSA information to the college for consideration for state and/or federal money (lottery scholarships, Pell grants, etc.). WSCC is an eligible institution for Hope (lottery) scholarships. For specific information please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Program Outcomes
| Year | Retention | National Registry Cognitive Exam | Placement |
| 2022 | 100% | 85.7% | 100% |
