Application Requirements
To be admitted into the EMT program, candidates must have:
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- Valid state-issued ID or driver’s license
- Proof of high school diploma or GED (or higher)
- ATI TEAS Exam of 60% or higher
- Clear and pass a background check and drug screen
- Up to Date Immunizations (as required by the Grady Health System):
- Complete series of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), or positive titer showing immunity
- Complete series of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDaP). Booster may be required if greater than 10 years
- Complete series for Varicella (Chicken Pox), or positive titer showing immunity. Childhood exposure history will not be accepted
- Complete Hepatitis B series, or positive titer showing immunity
- Complete COVID vaccination series
- Yearly Influenza (October – April)
To be admitted into the AEMT program, candidates must have:
- Valid state-issued ID or driver’s license
- Proof of high school diploma or GED (or higher)
- Acceptable passing score on entrance exam if not rolling over from recently (within 6 months) completed Grady EMS Education Academy EMT program
- Clear and pass a background check and drug screen
- Up to Date Immunizations (as required by the Grady Health System):
- Complete series of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), or positive titer showing immunity
- Complete series of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDaP). Booster may be required if greater than 10 years
- Complete series for Varicella (Chicken Pox), or positive titer showing immunity. Childhood exposure history will not be accepted
- Complete Hepatitis B series, or positive titer showing immunity
- Complete COVID vaccination series
- Yearly Influenza (October – April)
- 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
- Students must have obtained their NREMT EMT certification either at class start or within 30 calendar days of class starting
To be admitted into the Paramedic program, candidates must have:
- Valid state-issued ID or driver’s license
- Proof of high school diploma or GED (or higher)
- Acceptable passing score on entrance exam
- Letter of Intent (REQUIRED)
- Clear and pass a background check and drug screen
- Up to Date Immunizations (as required by the Grady Health System):
- Complete series of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), or positive titer showing immunity
- Complete series of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDaP). Booster may be required if greater than 10 years
- Complete series for Varicella (Chicken Pox), or positive titer showing immunity. Childhood exposure history will not be accepted
- Complete Hepatitis B series, or positive titer showing immunity
- Complete COVID vaccination series
- Yearly Influenza (October – April)
- 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
- Students must have obtained their NREMT Advanced EMT certification by the start of class
Background & 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
ATI TEAS
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.
About the ATI TEAS
Candidates must first apply online. Then, they must send their preferred date/time for the exam to registrar@grady-ems.org 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.
About Testing
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- 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
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- 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
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