Emory EMS Membership
Membership in Emory EMS is open to Emory University students, staff, faculty or alumni who possess current certification as a Georgia State Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate (EMT-I), and BLS Healthcare Provider.
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Application Process
- Every student who successfully completes the Emory EMS EMT Class and passes the National Registry Exam receives an application to join Emory EMS
- For those members of the Emory community who possess current certification as an EMT-I or Paramedic, but did not complete the Emory EMS EMT Class, an application may be obtained by emailing the Chief of Training at EEMSTraining@learnlink.emory.edu
- Upon completion of the application and a formal invitation to join Emory EMS, each incoming medic must attend Boot Camp, a mandatory orientation program designed to familiarize each medic with the standard operating procedures and protocols of Emory EMS
- Boot Camp also includes a state-mandated healthcare provider’s HIPAA course and Emory driver training course, as well as a practical exam to ensure emergency medical skills competency
- Upon successful completion of Boot Camp, each new medic will receive an Emory EMS patch and a Georgia DHR patch, and will then be allowed to work shifts with Emory EMS.
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Maintaining Membership
- Prior to the start of each academic year, current unit members are required to complete a practical skills test along with the new medics. A written unit refresher is given at the end of September to ensure knowledge of critical medical procedures and EEMS standard operating procedures
- EEMS medics must remain current on all certifications and have a valid driver’s license. These records are audited semesterly by the EEMS Training Division. The Training Division is responsible for facilitating in-service training and refresher courses to maintain full compliance with all state guidelines.