EMT-Basic Schools

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Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Training

The Mississippi Community College System offers EMT programs throughout the state of Mississippi. Additionally, organized EMS districts as recognized by the Bureau of EMS, Mississippi State Department of Health, are authorized to provide this training.

The Board of Health — through regulations - sets guidelines and minimum standards.

EMT Basic Curriculum

EMT Curriculum must conform, at minimum, to the Mississippi approved guidelines. Written permission from the Mississippi Bureau of EMS must be obtained prior to the start of an EMT Training course.

Requirements for Entry into the EMT-Basic Training Program

  • Age of at least 18.
  • Ability to read and write.
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent.
  • Minimum score of 10 on the TABE reading test or 16 on the ACT taken after October, 1989 or 12 taken before October, 1989.
  • Valid CPR certification ( Health Care Provider).
  • Physically fit per physical examination by physician.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination started prior to clinical or ambulance run portion of the class.

Students should contact the local community college for admission requirements application to the EMT-Basic program.

Mississippi Emergency Medical Technician Basic Training Programs

Booneville

  • Northeast Community College
    101 Cunningham Boulevard
    Booneville, MS 38829
    Phone: 662‑720‑7277

Clarksdale

  • Coahoma Community College
    3240 Friars Point Rd
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
    Phone: 662‑621‑4217

Decatur

  • East Central Community College Department of Emergency Medical Technology
    P.O. Box 129
    Decatur, MS 39327
    Phone: 601‑635‑2111 x425

Ellisville

  • Jones County Junior College
    900 South Court Street
    Ellisville, MS 39437
    Phone: 601‑4777‑4000

Fulton

  • Itawamba Community College
    602 West Hill Street
    Fulton, Mississippi 38842
    Phone: 662‑862‑8000

Gulfport

  • Gulf Coast EMS District
    2020 Intraplex Parkway
    Gulfport, MS 39532
    Phone: 228‑897‑6662
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
    2226 Switzer Road
    Gulfport, MS 39507
    Phone: 228‑896‑2554

Hattiesburg

  • Pearl River Community College
    906 Sullivan Drive
    Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    Phone: 601‑5554‑4947

Jackson

  • Hinds Community College Emergency Medical Technology
    1750 Chadwick Drive
    Jackson, MS 39204
    Phone: 601‑376‑4822
  • American Medical Response
    600 Melvin Bender Dr
    Jackson, MS 39216
    Phone: 601‑713‑4340

Mayhew

  • East Mississippi Community College
    8731 South Frontage Road
    Mayhew, Mississippi 39753
    Phone: 662‑243‑2689

Meridian

  • Meridian Community College
    910 Highway 19 North
    Meridian, MS 39307
    Phone: 601‑469‑3287

Moorhead

  • Mississippi Delta Community College
    P.O. Box 668
    Moorhead, MS 38761
    Phone: 662‑246‑6503

Natchez

  • Copiah Lincoln Community College
    30 Campus Drive
    Natchez, MS 39120
    Phone: 601‑446‑1279

Pascagoula

  • Jackson County EMS District
    2204 Old Mobile Highway
    Pascagoula, MS 39567
    Phone: 228‑627‑8727

Ridegeland

  • Holmes Community College
    412 West Ridgeland
    Ridgeland, MS 39157
    Phone: 601‑856‑5400

Senatobia

  • Northwest Mississippi Community College
    P.O. Box G
    Senatobia, MS 38668
    Phone: 662‑562‑3361

Summit

  • Southwest Community College
    College Drive
    Summit, MS 39666
    Phone: 601‑276‑3876

Data reporting from January 2019 to date via the National Registry of EMTs database "Cognitive Results by Exam Date" report

Last reviewed on Sep 6, 2023 request edits
Mississippi State Department of Health 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr Jackson, MS 39216 866‑HLTHY4U Contact and information

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