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.
To begin:
- Create an account at www.advantagestudents.com and select to “Share” your results with Grady Student Education
- Request “Student Package” (background check & drug screen)
- Schedule and complete a drug screening according to the Advantage Students website
We do not accept background checks or drug screens from other agencies.
ATI TEAS
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 ATI TEAS
Candidates must have first applied online at here. Candidates will select a testing date and time as part of the application.
Candidates must create an online account at www.atitesting.com prior to their exam date. You 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.
Candidates who choose to test at Grady’s EMS academy must arrive at testing location (2284 Marietta Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30318) at least 15 minutes ahead of their testing time. The exam lasts approximately 4 hours. Latecomers may be allowed to retest on another day depending on availability. Applicants must receive a cumulative score of 60% or higher to be eligible for enrollment in our program. Prior college experience, completed degrees, or prior certification does not allow you to exempt the entrance exam, all new students must take it.
ATI TEAS scores are good for 2 years.
About Testing
- The exam fee is $70 payable at time of exam
- Textbooks, notebooks, paper, calculators, and children are not allowed in the testing lab
- Scratch paper and pencil is provided and will be collected
- Students may retest after 24 hours
- The exam is given at 2284 Marietta Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30318
- Students can locate study materials through www.atitesting.com
Requirements
- Photo ID
- Credit card, credit card or pre-paid card for $70 fee
Obtaining ATI TEAS 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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