Paramedicine Diploma is a Diploma program offered by Athens Technical College in Athens, GA. Tuition is $6,527 total.
Program Overview
People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of paramedics. Incidents as varied as car crashes, heart attacks, slips and falls, childbirth, and gunshot wounds require immediate medical attention. Paramedics possess knowledge, skills and equipment to provide life-saving care and transport to an emergency department for the critically sick or injured patient. Students who are interested in a career in the pre-hospital healthcare environment should consider both the short-term and long-term success of a program on the National Registry of EMT’s certifying exams, as well as retention rates. Athens Technical College’s EMS programs have a long standing success in preparing students both for the field work and the exam of pre-hospital providers.
“Paramedics commonly facilitate medical decisions at an emergency scene and during transport. Paramedics work in a variety of specialty care settings including but not limited to ground and air ambulances, occupational, in hospital, and community settings. Academic preparation enables paramedics to use a wide range of pharmacology, airway, and monitoring devices as well as to utilize critical thinking skills to make complex judgments such as the need for transport from a field site, alternate destination decisions, the level of personnel appropriate for transporting a patient, and similar judgments.” (National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2019)
Paramedicine Interest Form
Mission Statement
The mission of Athens Technical College Paramedicine program is to prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Specific Facility, Tools Or Educational Tools Available
Athens Technical College has clinical agreements will 10 EMS services in this region, as well as with multiple hospitals. The students will have access to all 10 EMS services and will have access to 4 hospitals. The paramedic students will also complete a 150 hour internship before they are eligible for graduation. and testing. The EMS program uses the full range of simulation equipment from static models to high-fidelity human patient simulators. We currently have up-to-date cardiac monitors/defibrillators representing the same equipment graduates will encounter in the field, traditional and video laryngoscopes, ventilators, CPAP and Bilevel PAP devices, and other contemporary EMS equipment as well. In addition, we have 2 fully operational ambulances which are used to help students become accustomed to the environment in which they will be required to function upon employment.
Paramedicine Program Effectiveness
2025
2024
2023
2022
Positive Employment Placement
7 (100%)
6 (100%)
3 (100%)
10 (100%)
Retention Rate
7 (77.8%)
6 (54.5%)
3 (75%)
10 (90.9%)
Students Beginning the Program
9
11
4
11
Successful Completion of NREMT Cognitive Exam *(As of Feb 2026, all 2024 graduate have passed)*
7 (100%)
5 (83.3%)
3 (100%)
10 (100%)
Successful Completion of NREMT Psychomotor Exam
N/A
N/A
3 (100%)
10
Paramedicine Additional Information
Interested in the Paramedicine Program?
Program Requirements
Applicants to the Paramedicine program must hold a valid Georgia Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate license or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician license. The Paramedicine program uses a competitive admission process to select students. Program faculty and the Admissions Office staff designed the process to ensure maximum opportunity for student success in the program. Applicants to Paramedicine must complete the general education and health core courses prior to the selection process. Applicants who are on academic probation or are academically dismissed from the college as of the application deadline will not be considered for admission. The Admissions Office staff admits students once per year during the spring semester for a start at the beginning of summer semester. Applicants must submit all required documentation to the Admissions Office by February 1 of the year they seek admission in order to receive consideration in the selection process. All applicants to the Paramedicine program must attend one EMS Programs Information Session before their application will be considered. Applicants not selected for the program may reapply during subsequent admission intake periods. The college does not maintain a waiting list of people seeking admission to the program.
Applicants must submit the following information to the Admissions Office by the application deadline for the year they seek admission to the program:
• Completed and signed application for admission and a $25 nonrefundable application fee.
• Official high school or GED transcripts and/or official college transcripts from all colleges attended in the past (see General Admission Requirements).
• Valid TEAS – AH exam
• Proof of legal presence in the United States.
• Completed and signed Intent form. Blank forms are available on the Paramedicine program webpage.
• Proof of valid Georgia Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate license or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician license.
• Proof of completion of core classes (diploma: ALHS 1011, ENGL 1010, MATH 1012, PSYC 1010; degree: BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111, PSYC 1101) with grades of C or better.
Applicants will attend a mandatory program orientation session.
Failure to attend this session or failure to make alternate arrangements to obtain the necessary information will result in the forfeiture of admission to the program. Prior to the beginning of the program, applicants must have the following current official documents on file with program faculty: (The requirements listed below will be covered during the orientation. No action is necessary prior to orientation).
• A signed document acknowledging that the commission of a felony before or during their enrollment in this program may prevent graduates from taking the licensure exam to become paramedics and that they may be required to complete drug testing and/or background checks at their own expense prior to participating in internships, practicums, or clinical activities at certain host sites for these activities (see Drug Testing/Background Checks).
• Completed immunization form that includes the following: MMR, Varicella, HBV, TDAP, and evidence of a two-step TB test and/or chest x-ray. Proof of annual flu shot or signed declination form.
• Copy of current valid driver’s license. Valid Healthcare Provider CPR card from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Emergency Care and Safety Institute, American Safety and Health Institute, ProTraining, LLC, or EMS Safety.
• Completed academic honesty form.
• Verification of completion of the online version of New Student Orientation.
• Completed criminal background check.
• Completed drug screen check.
Readmission Policy
If students withdraw from the program for any reason, they must follow the steps detailed under Life Sciences Programs Readmission. In addition, students seeking readmission will abide by all policies and procedures in place at the time of their request for readmission.
Residency Policy
Only in the event that the program slots cannot be filled with Georgia residents who meet the minimum admissions criteria can out-of-state students be admitted to the Paramedicine program.
Mandatory Information Sessions
Competitive Health Program Mandatory Information Sessions
Students interested in the Paramedicine program must attend one Mandatory Information Session. Mandatory Information Sessions for the EMS Programs provide an overview of the roles each level of provider plays in the healthcare systems, the various programs available, educational steps, and the application and program requirements for all programs.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the diploma and associate of applied science degree programs in Paramedicine will demonstrate:
- Use sound judgment to perform patient assessments and therapeutic procedures and modalities.
- Use critical thinking skills to assess and treat patients in emergency settings and to communicate effectively in a healthcare setting.
- Pass the National Registry of EMT’s paramedic practical and written examination.
- Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.
Essential Functions
The purpose of the essential functions list is to allow prospective students who are considering a career to be informed of the physical, emotional, and psychological demands related to training and employment in a field of study. These lists are provided to allow prospective students to make informed career choices by providing them with a summary of the physical abilities and personality traits that are generally required for the successful completion of a curriculum and result in employment in a field of study after graduation. For students to be successful in the Paramedicine programs, they must be able to perform the following essential functions:
- Defend how the Paramedic’s effective assessment is critical to clinical decision making.
- Appreciate how the Paramedic’s attitude affects assessment and decision making.
- Decide the appropriate BLS and ALS equipment, given a simulated call, to be taken to the patient.
- Justify the Paramedic’s general approach to the emergency patient.
- Choose the general approach, patient assessment, differentials, and management priorities, appropriate for a Paramedic, for patients with various complaints.
- Decide how the Paramedic will effectively communicate patient information face to face, over the telephone, by radio, and in writing.
- Promote the effective communication of patient information face to face, over the telephone, by radio, and in writing.
- Appreciate the use of scenarios to develop high level clinical decision making skills.
- Appreciate the importance of considering differentials during patient care.
- Promote and practice the process of complete patient assessment on all patients.
- Appreciate the importance of presenting the patient report accurately and clearly.
- Adapt to the role of a Paramedic team leader, and choreograph the EMS response team, perform a patient assessment, provide local/regionally appropriate treatment, present cases verbally and in writing given a moulaged and programmed simulated patient.
- Adapt to the role of a Paramedic team leader, while assessing and managing programmed patients or mannequins with various medical complaints, to include: considering differentials; making decisions
relative to interventions and transportation; providing the interventions; packaging patients; and working as a team. - Adapt to the role of a Paramedic team leader, while assessing and managing programmed patients or
mannequins with various traumatic complaints, to include: considering differentials; making decisions relative to interventions and transportation; providing the interventions; packaging patients; and working as a team.
Class Times Offered
The Paramedicine program is a full-time class load and classes are currently held from 9:30 am until 9:30 pm. Since the overwhelming majority of paramedic students are employed full-time in the industry, those classes take place around a 24/48 schedule that is common in this EMS Region.
Application Deadline
February 1st
Credentials You Can Earn
- Associate Degree Paramedicine
- Diploma Paramedicine
Additional Information
- Intent Form
- Cost of Attendance
Source: Athens Technical College — Paramedicine — subject-area content, shared by every program in this area.
School Information
Location
Accreditation
The diploma and associate of applied science degree programs in Paramedicine are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, (727)-210-2350.
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
Source: Athens Technical College 2025-2026 Catalog — subject-area content, shared by every program in this area.
Athens Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree.
Admission Requirements and Process
Applicants to the Paramedicine program must hold a valid Georgia Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate license or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician license. The Paramedicine program uses a competitive admission process to select students. Program faculty and the Admissions Office staff designed the process to ensure maximum opportunity for student success in the program. Applicants to Paramedicine must complete the general education and health core courses prior to the selection process.
Applicants who are on academic probation or are academically dismissed from the college as of the application deadline will not be considered for admission. The Admissions Office staff admits students once per year at the beginning of fall semester. Applicants must submit all required documentation to the Admissions Office by June 15 of the year they seek admission in order to receive consideration in the selection process. All applicants to the Paramedicine program must attend one information session before their application will be considered. Applicants not selected for the program may reapply during subsequent admission intake periods. The college does not maintain a waiting list of people seeking admission to the program.
Applicants must submit the following information to the Admissions Office by the application deadline for the year they seek admission to the program:
- Completed and signed application for admission and a $25 nonrefundable application fee.
- Official high school or GED transcripts and/or official college transcripts from all colleges attended in the past (see General Admission Requirements).
- Valid ACCUPLACER.
- Proof of legal presence in the United States.
- Completed and signed Intent form. Blank forms are available on the college website.
- Proof of valid Georgia Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate license or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician license.
- Proof of completion of core classes (diploma: ALHS 1011, ENGL 1010, MATH 1012, PSYC 1010; degree: BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111, PSYC 1101) with grades of C or better.
Applicants will attend a mandatory program orientation session. Failure to attend this session or failure to make alternate arrangements to obtain the necessary information will result in the forfeiture of admission to the program.
Prior to the beginning of the program, applicants must have the following current official documents on file with program faculty: (The requirements listed below will be covered during the orientation. No action is necessary prior to orientation).
- A signed document acknowledging that the commission of a felony before or during their enrollment in this program may prevent graduates from taking the licensure exam to become paramedics and that they may be required to complete drug testing and/or background checks at their own expense prior to participating in internships, practicums, or clinical activities at certain host sites for these activities (see Drug Testing/Background Checks).
- Completed immunization form that includes the following: MMR, Varicella, HBV, TDAP, and evidence of a two-step TB test and/or chest x-ray. Proof of annual flu shot or signed declination form.
- Copy of current valid driver’s license. Valid Healthcare Provider CPR card from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Emergency Care and Safety Institute, American Safety and Health Institute, ProTraining, LLC, or EMS Safety.
- Completed academic honesty form.
- Verification of completion of the online version of New Student Orientation.
- Completed criminal background check.
- Completed drug screen check.
Readmission Policy
If students withdraw from the program for any reason, they must follow the steps detailed under Life Sciences Programs Readmission. In addition, students seeking readmission will abide by all policies and procedures in place at the time of their request for readmission.
Residency Policy
Only in the event that the program slots cannot be filled with Georgia residents who meet the minimum admissions criteria can out-of-state students be admitted to the Paramedicine program.
Source: Athens Technical College 2025-2026 Catalog — subject-area content, shared by every program in this area.
General Admission RequirementsThis section lists the general requirements for admission to certificate1, diploma, and associate degree programs of study available at Athens Technical College. (Applicants should submit all required documentation as listed in this section to the staff at the campus they plan to attend the majority of their classes). Refer to the Programs of Study section for specific admission requirements. To gain admission to Athens Technical College, applicants must complete the following steps:
- Admissions Application and Application Fee — All applicants must submit a complete admissions application with a nonrefundable $25 application fee. The Admissions Office staff will not process applications received without the mandatory application fee. Include applicant's name on checks or money orders so the Business Office will credit the proper applicant account.
- Official2 High School Transcripts — Applicants must be high school graduates or have earned the GED to gain admission to the college. Applicants must have graduated from a secondary school accredited by an agency included in the list of recognized agencies of accreditation issued by the Technical College System of Georgia or a public school regulated by a school system and state department of education. Home-school students who graduate from an unaccredited home school program may follow an alternative path for admission as described in Home School Admission. Applicants who have not completed at least 12 semester credit hours or 18 quarter credit hours of study at one or more colleges must submit official high school transcripts or official transcripts of GED test scores. The Admissions Office staff must receive these documents before they can process prospective students' applications for admission. On occasion, staff members may process applications for admission and then place holds on the records if transcripts from the last institution attended have been received. High school seniors must submit transcripts showing their high school enrollment when they submit their applications for admission to the college. However, high school seniors must submit official transcripts again once they graduate from high school in order to document the actual graduation date.
- Official2 College Transcripts — Applicants who attended one or more colleges prior to applying for admission to Athens Technical College are required to submit official transcripts from each college they attended in the past to the Admissions Office at Athens Technical College. Applicants enrolled at other colleges when they submit applications for admission to Athens Technical College must send official transcripts showing the courses they are taking at that time. These applicants must submit official transcripts again to document the final grades issued for those courses. Applicants who previously attended out-of-state colleges may be required to provide applicable course descriptions before the director of registration and records can evaluate transcripts from those colleges. The director of registration and records will not evaluate transcripts for transfer credit until the Admissions Office receives transcripts from all colleges previously attended by the applicant.
- Post Secondary Transcripts — Students who wish to have prior college credit evaluated for transfer or intend on using a funding source that requires the evaluation of prior college credit, such as HOPE Scholarship or Veterans Educational Benefits, must submit all post-secondary transcripts along with their admission application.
- Placement Test Scores — Applicants may need to submit placement test scores as part of the admissions process. Prospective students may submit official copies of ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, ASSET, SAT, or ACT scores. Applicants seeking admission to associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs must meet minimum exam scores. Applicants who submit scores lower than the minimums must take the ACCUPLACER placement examination or submit official copies of ACCUPLACER or ASSET test scores from other colleges (see ACCUPLACER Placement Examination). Applicants who have successfully completed equivalent program-level English and mathematics courses or who have earned associate degrees (or higher credentials) will not be required to submit placement test scores provided they submit official college transcripts at the same time they submit their applications for admission. International students who apply to the college must take the placement test in order to determine proficiency in reading and writing. Additionally, students can exempt placement testing requirements by submitting an official high school transcript showing a qualified high school GPA appropriate for the credential they seek. The student will be deemed 'program ready' with this documentation. The final and official high school transcript will be used to document the graduation date.
- Proof of Residency and Verification of Lawful Presence — All students applying for in-state college tuition must provide proof of lawful presence in the United States and proof of Georgia residency. All new and returning applicants must submit this documentation. Students should submit documentation of lawful presence and residency as soon as possible so that their tuition rates can be calculated appropriately. Students who are lawfully present in the United States but have not resided in the State of Georgia for at least the past 12 months will be charged tuition at the rate two times the rate paid by Georgia residents. Students who are not lawfully present in the United States shall pay tuition at a rate of four times the rate paid by Georgia residents. Applicants who hold green cards or who qualify under refugee or asylum status must submit photocopies of their resident alien cards as part of the admissions application packet. Students who cannot be verified as lawfully present in the United States are not eligible to be considered for in-state tuition regardless of how long they have lived in Georgia. In addition to being lawfully present in the United States, students must meet the in-state tuition requirements as outlined in the Tuition and Fees section of this catalog and student handbook to warrant in-state classification. Students that are initially classified as out-of-state and successfully petition to have their residency changed to in-state also have to meet the lawful presence verification requirement. Students needing to update their residency status must complete a form in-person with the Admissions Office prior to the start of the semester the change is requested to take place. Students will be asked to submit supporting documentation for the request.
- Proof of Residency for Military Personnel and Dependents — Students who are members of the Armed Services, National Guard, or Armed Forces Reserve, and their dependents may be eligible for an in-state tuition waiver provided they are stationed in Georgia and on active duty, are legal residents of Georgia and stationed out of state, or are former military service members who within 36 months of separation establish proof of their intent to make Georgia their residence (see Eligibility for In-State Tuition Waivers).
Completing the Admissions Process
Once applicants' files are complete, the Admissions Office staff will process the admission packet and notify applicants in writing or by email of their admission status. This letter or email provides information about completing new student orientation, accessing student email accounts, and registering for classes for their first semester of planned attendance. New students must bring their letter of acceptance to initial advisement and registration sessions.
- Financial Aid Application — Applicants who seek financial aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov at least four weeks prior to the early admission application deadline of the semester for which they seek admission (see Financial Aid). Applicants who do not submit financial aid applications by the appropriate deadline will be personally responsible for paying tuition and fees at the time of registration. Prospective students receiving financial assistance from the Veterans Administration (VA) are personally responsible for paying tuition and fees at the time of registration.
- New Student Orientation — All newly accepted students must complete the New Student Orientation before they can register for classes for the first semester. The orientation introduces new students to college policies and procedures.
- New Student Registration — All newly accepted students will receive their general acceptance letter from the Office of Admissions in their application portal. Students must schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor and to complete the registration process.
1 Students who are over 62 years of age will be enrolled only on a space available basis and will not displace any students desiring to enroll who are residents of the state of Georgia (see Legal Residency Requirements for details).
2 Official means mailed or emailed directly from the releasing high school/college to the receiving college or hand-delivered in a sealed envelope from the releasing high school/college to the receiving college.
Source: Athens Technical College 2025-2026 Catalog.Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
Athens Technical College runs on a semester calendar. Registration for each term opens months ahead and closes shortly after classes begin; several parts of term start later in the semester, so a program can often be entered more than once per term.
Some dates are subject to change.
| Term | Registration | First day of classes (full term) | Later parts of term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester 2026 | March 4, 2026 – May 20, 2026 [eCampus Registration: Ends May 29, 2026] | May 18, 2026 | 5-Week II begins June 22 · eCampus session begins May 26 |
| Fall Semester 2026 | June 3, 2026 – August 20, 2026 (Cross Registration: June 1, 2026) | August 17, 2026 | 7-Week II begins October 7 · P23 begins September 22 · P33 begins October 27 |
| Spring Semester 2027 | September 30, 2026 – January 14, 2027 | January 11, 2027 | 7-Week II begins March 3 · P23 begins February 16 · P33 begins March 23 |
| Summer Semester 2027 | March 3, 2027 – May 20, 2027 (Cross Registration: March 2, 2027) | May 17, 2027 | 5-Week II begins June 21 · Cross Registration session begins May 24 |
Source: Athens Technical College Registration & Records Supplemental Calendars — Summer Semester 2026 · Fall Semester 2026 · Spring Semester 2027 · Summer Semester 2027.
- January 11th, 2027
- May 17th, 2027
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
The Higher Education Act requires all colleges and universities to notify students and prospective students of the all program costs for which they will be responsible. Students will be responsible for the following expenses:
Admissions Fees
- Nonrefundable application fee ($25)
Outside Vendor Fees Prior to Beginning EMSP Courses
- Flu Vaccine ($40)
- Hepatitis B Immunization ($200)
- Tuberculosis Skin Test ($25)
- Uniforms (Approximately $75)
Semester Fees
See Tuition and Fees
Throughout the Program
Background Checks and Drug Screenings (Approximately $110 per required check/screening)
- Malpractice Insurance ($47 per year)
- Textbooks (Approximately $1,250 for the associate degree program and $1,250 for the diploma program)
- Supply Fee (Varies — See course descriptions for exact amount)
- Some clinical sites require an additional fee up to $50 per year
Outside Vendor Fees at Program Completion
- NREMT Written Examination ($160)
- State Licensing Fee ($75)
These expenses are based on costs in effect at the time this catalog was published. Prices are subject to change.
Source: Athens Technical College 2025-2026 Catalog — subject-area content, shared by every program in this area.
Tuition and FeesAll fees are subject to change without notice. The tuition and fees currently assessed each semester are listed below:
Georgia Residents
| Tuition | $107 Per Credit Hour |
| Technology Fee | $110 |
| Instructional Fee | $60 |
| Registration Fee | $65 |
| Campus Safety Fee | $40 |
| Campus Supply Fee | $40 |
| Student Activity Fee | $45 |
| Parking Fee | $45 |
| Accident Insurance Fee | $6 |
Commercial Truck Driving Students
| Tuition | $139 Per Credit Hour |
| Technology Fee | $110 |
| Instructional Fee | $60 |
| Registration Fee | $65 |
| Campus Safety Fee | $40 |
| Campus Supply Fee | $40 |
| Student Activity Fee | $45 |
| Parking Fee | $45 |
| Fuel Surcharge | $225 |
| Accident Insurance | $6 |
| Background Check | $175 |
Out-of-State Residents
Students who are legal residents of the United States will be charged tuition at a rate two times the rate paid by Georgia residents. United States citizens include legal residents of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands. Athens Technical College exists primarily to serve Georgia’s citizens; therefore, non-resident students may enroll in classes on a space-available basis. They shall not displace students desiring to enroll who are legal, permanent residents of the state.
| Tuition | $214 Per Credit Hour |
| Technology Fee | $110 |
| Instructional Fee | $60 |
| Registration Fee | $65 |
| Campus Safety Fee | $40 |
| Campus Supply Fee | $40 |
| Student Activity Fee | $45 |
| Parking Fee | $45 |
| Accident Insurance Fee | $6 |
Non-Citizen Students
International students will be charged at a rate four times the rate paid by Georgia residents. International students who, in accordance with the federal Title IV definition, are permanent residents of the United States and hold a permanent resident card (I-551) or a conditional permanent resident card (I-551C) are classified as eligible non-citizens for tuition purposes. Also classified as eligible non-citizens are holders of an arrival departure (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing any one of the following designations: refugee, asylum granted, parolee (I-94 confirms paroled for a minimum of one year and the status has not expired), or Cuban-Haitian entrant. Eligible non-citizens may be extended the same considerations as citizens of the United States in determining whether they qualify as Georgia residents and thus for in-state tuition. Persons with an F1 or F2 student visa, a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, an L or G series visa, or an employment authorization card do not meet the definition of eligible non-citizens.
| Tuition | $428 Per Credit Hour |
| Technology Fee | $110 |
| Instructional Fee | $60 |
| Registration Fee | $65 |
| Campus Safety Fee | $40 |
| Campus Supply Fee | $40 |
| Student Activity Fee | $45 |
| Parking Fee | $45 |
| Accident Insurance | $6 |
Georgia Residents 62 Years of Age or Older
Georgia residents who are 62 years of age or older who meet requirements for enrollment into academic courses may attend on a space-available basis without paying tuition. These students must register in person in the Office of Registration and Records during the official Drop/Add period. Georgia residents 62 years of age or older are ineligible to receive financial aid through the HOPE program once tuition is waived. HOPE does not cover fees or books.
Georgia residents 62 years of age or older who want to guarantee enrollment in a course must pay tuition and all applicable fees. Once they elect to guarantee enrollment, they are not eligible to change to a space-available basis at a later date. These students may register online during the open registration period designated by the Office of Registration and Records.
State of Georgia Post-Secondary Tuition Waiver
The State of Georgia Post-Secondary Tuition Waiver Program exempts or waives payment of tuition and fees (and where applicable, on-campus housing) for students attending a technical college within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Eligible students must be a youth or young adult under the age of 28 who is currently in foster care, has experienced foster care, or who was placed for adoption by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.
Find more information here: https//dfcs.georgia.gov/services/state-georgia-post-secondary-tuition-waiver
Source: Athens Technical College 2025-2026 Catalog.Financial Aid Information
The purpose of the financial aid program is to assist students who would be unable to attend college without aid (need-based awards) and to recognize students for their accomplishments and potential for achievement (merit-based awards).
Scholarships, grants, and employment are available. Federal and state financial aid programs, external scholarship programs, and scholarships provided by the college through the Athens Tech Foundation, Inc., fund these financial assistance programs.
Career Outcomes
The paramedic is a health professional whose primary focus is to respond to, assess, and triage emergent, urgent, and non-urgent requests for medical care, apply basic and advanced knowledge and skills necessary to determine patient physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial needs, administer medications, interpret and use diagnostic findings to implement treatment, provide complex patient care, and facilitate referrals and/or access to a higher level of care when the needs of the patient exceeds the capability level of the paramedic. Paramedics often serve as a patient care team member in a hospital or other health care setting. The Paramedic's scope of practice includes invasive and pharmacological interventions to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with acute out-of-hospital medical and traumatic emergencies. Emergency care is based on an advanced assessment and the formulation of a field impression. The Paramedic provides care designed to minimize secondary injury and provide comfort to the patient and family while transporting the patient to an appropriate health care facility.
Paramedics:
- Function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, community, health, or public safety system with advanced clinical protocols and medical oversight.
- perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance, including diagnostic equipment approved by an agency medical director.
- May provide specialized interfacility care during transport.
- Are an important link in the continuum of health cared.
Paramedics commonly facilitate medical decisions at an emergency scene and during transport. Paramedics work in a variety of specialty care settings including but not limited to ground and air ambulances, occupational, in hospital, and community settings. Academic preparation enables paramedics to use a wide range of pharmacology, airway, and monitoring devices as well as to utilize critical thinking skills to make complex judgments such as the need for transport from a field site, alternate destination decisions, the level of personnel appropriate for transporting a patient, and similar judgments.
Source: Athens Technical College 2025-2026 Catalog — subject-area content, shared by every program in this area.
What to expect as an Athens Technical College student
Student Representation in Governance
Students' role in institutional decision-making is an advisory one accomplished through the Athens Technical College Student Advisory Council (ATCSAC). ATCSAC is a student organization that represents the interests of all Athens Technical College students. ATCSAC provides a formal means for students to express their desires, concerns, and ideas to the college administration. ATCSAC is also responsible for approving the policies governing student organizations and student activities, including advising the administration on the use of funds allocated as student activity fees. The director of student activities serves as the college advisor for ATCSAC.
ATCSAC holds elections for officers from within the entire student body during Spring Semester each year. The permanent slate of officers includes the president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. The officers serve on the Executive Board of the Student Advisory Committee. The Executive Board approves expenditures of student activity fees, oversees budget requests submitted by student organizations, determines fund raising policies for student organizations, evaluates fund-raising activities conducted by student organizations, establishes meeting schedules for the student advisory council, reviews and recommends changes to the by-laws of the council, and coordinates the activities of the council. Appointed representatives from each program of study advise the Executive Board on these issues.
Appointed program representatives and elected officers serve a one-year term that begins with Fall Semester. Students interested in service on the council should contact their representative program chairs or the director of student activities. Additional information on ATCSAC is available on the college website.
Student Activities
The purpose of student activities and student organizations at Athens Technical College is to complement academic programs of study and to enhance the overall educational experience of students through the development of, exposure to, and participation in social, cultural, intellectual, and recreational activities. Athens Technical College encourages students to participate in such activities to build leadership and service capabilities and to further their professional development. Student activities exist to offer fellowship, related educational experiences, continuing education, networking, and professional competition at local, state, and national levels. Athens Technical College administers a program of co-curricular activities through the Student Activities Office. Membership in all student organizations and participation in all student activities is open to all students regardless of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, or age. A complete list of active student organizations is available on the college website.
Policies and procedures associated with the operation of student organizations are also available on the college website. This website includes information on registering new student organizations, funding guidelines, activity protocols, travel policies, and purchasing regulations. Also available is a student organization handbook.
Student Recognition
The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in programs of study at public, postsecondary technical colleges. GOAL honors the dignity of work and the importance of technical education in the state. Instructors nominate outstanding students for the local GOAL program and a selection committee selects the finalists from these nominees. Finalists compete to represent the college at the state GOAL competition.
Honor Graduate — The college awards this honor to graduating students who earn a graduation grade point average of 4.0. The president of Athens Technical College presents honor graduates with a medallion during the annual graduation ceremony to recognize this accomplishment.
Presidential Scholar — The college awards this honor to graduating students who have earned a graduation grade point average of between 3.75 and 3.99. Presidential scholars are recognized in the annual graduation program.
Dean's Scholar — The college awards this honor to graduating students who have earned a graduating grade point average of between 3.50 and 3.74. Dean's scholars are recognized in the annual graduation program.
Honors Day
The college holds an Honors Day ceremony during Spring Semester to recognize students who demonstrated scholastic achievement, performed distinguished service, and/or earned special recognition during the academic year.
Graduation
To graduate with a certificate, diploma, or associate degree from Athens Technical College, a student must satisfactorily meet all curriculum requirements, the mandatory minimum credit hours, and the residency requirement for each credential. Students must complete a minimum of 25 percent of the coursework for each program of study with classes taken at Athens Technical College; no exceptions will be made to this residency requirement policy. A minimum graduation grade point average of 2.0, regardless of overall academic standing or cumulative grade point average, must be attained in order to graduate. A student's academic record will be evaluated by Registration & Records at the completion of each semester to determine if graduation requirements have been met for any eligible credentials.
All students must have completed a high school diploma or its equivalent before graduating with an associate degree or diploma program from Athens Technical College. Certificates may be awarded prior to the completion of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
If a student's enrollment has not been continuous since initial matriculation to the College, the individual's record will be evaluated for graduation based on the catalog in effect at the time of readmission. For students who change their program at any time during their studies at Athens Technical College, each student's academic history will be evaluated for graduation based on the catalog in effect at the time the program change was requested.
Graduation Application
All students must submit a graduation application to Registration & Records no later than the fourth week of the semester they plan to graduate. Any graduation applications submitted after the fourth week of the applicable semester will not be given priority in terms of processing awarding, and delivery; in addition, any late graduation applications are not guaranteed to be included in the graduation program for Commencement. Graduation application forms are available on the Registration and Records Graduation Information section of the Athens Technical College website. Students earning certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees must submit the required one-time, non-refundable $40.00 graduation fee to the cashier prior to submitting a graduation application to Registration and Records.
Students failing to submit their petition to graduate must have been enrolled in the college for at least one term during the 60 months preceding the time they submit their petition for graduation to the Office of Registration and Records.
Processing of Credentials
Diplomas and associate degrees are mailed to students six to eight weeks after the semester ends or final grades are assigned. All college financial obligations must be met to receive a credential or transcript. Students who complete technical certificates of credit will have the awards solely notated on their official transcript; no formal hard copy of certificates will be extended.
Commencement Ceremony
Athens Technical College holds a graduation ceremony each year at the conclusion of Spring Semester to recognize associate degree, diploma, and certificate students who successfully complete their programs of study. Students must inform Registration and Records via the graduation application process if they plan to participate in the graduation ceremony. Students are expected to maintain, for future reference, copies of any graduation applications submitted, whether delivered directly to the Office of Registration and Records or via @student.AthensTech.edu email accounts.
The Spring Semester graduation ceremony is the only formal, sanctioned ceremony offered by Athens Technical College to recognize graduates. Students who will meet all requirements for one or more credentials by the conclusion of the current academic year's summer term, may participate in the related pinning and/or graduation ceremony. Within an academic year, students completing a program in the fall semester prior to or the summer semester immediately following the spring semester in which the ceremony occurs are eligible to participate in the annual ceremony. Students participating in the ceremony must wear academic attire purchased from the college bookstore. Academic attire (e.g., caps, gowns, related program-specific and/or honors regalia) must be free from ornaments, signs, posters, and/or decorations. Programs who wish to decorate academic caps must have prior approval from the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Honors
The college recognizes students as honor graduates if they earn a graduation grade point average of 4.0. The college recognizes students as presidential scholars if they earn a graduation grade point average of between 3.75 and 3.99 and as deans' scholars if they earn a graduation grade point average of between 3.50 and 3.74. Only students completing technical certificates of credit with 30 or more required credit hours, or diploma programs, or degree programs are eligible for recognition as listed above, and students must plan to meet all graduation requirements by the conclusion of the current academic year's summer term.
Source: Athens Technical College 2025-2026 Catalog.Career Services
The mission of the Career Services Office is to provide students and applicants with assistance in learning about the world of work, developing job search skills, and locating employment opportunities. This office seeks to assist students with developing strategies and techniques on how to become successful in a competitive and dynamic job market.
Career Services staff offer regularly scheduled seminars on topics such as career exploration, resume development, cover letter writing, and interviewing skills.
A variety of tools and services are available to students to help with their employment search. Pathful Explore and YouScience are available online to students and applicants. Both platforms offer comprehensive career interest assessments to assist in matching individuals to compatible career paths, as well as information including the latest data on jobs such as working conditions, hiring requirements, employment outlook by geographic area, and ways to prepare for employment. Athens Technical College partners with College Career Network, a career management program, where students and alumni will find a variety of tools to help create, present, manage, and share their professional credentials including resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and websites. College Career Network also provides up-to-date and relevant assistance with interviewing techniques and job search skills.
Employers are encouraged to contact the Career Services Office to post announcement of their job openings free of charge. Career Services requires that any recruiting organization or individual utilizing this service must abide by all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity laws. Staffing agencies (third-party recruiters) may participate in posting their available positions only in the event there is no charge to students for successful placement.
Local and regional employers can list job positions for student consideration under the Information for Employers section of the career services website.
This feedback is collected to ensure that the college matches educational outcomes with the knowledge and skills required by employers so that our graduates thrive in a competitive job market.
For additional information, contact the career services coordinator at (706) 355-5006 or review the Career Services homepage. Career service assistance is available on all campuses of the college.
Source: Athens Technical College 2025-2026 Catalog.Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services for Athens Technical College provides assistance to individuals with appropriately documented disabilities who request academic accommodations and/or auxiliary aids to alleviate barriers to create equal access to college in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all relevant federal laws.
By definition, a disability that qualifies a student for accommodations in college is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities. These activities may include, but are not limited to, caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, walking, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, and working.
Documentation Requirements
- The Office of Disability Services requires official documentation from a qualified professional who can provide the diagnosis of the disability prior to receiving accommodations and/or auxiliary aids and must meet the requirements set by the Technical College System of Georgia for students with disabilities.
- The documentation must be within the last 3 years and cannot be an IEP or 504 plan from high school. School psychological evaluations performed by the school psychologist may be submitted if within the 3-year time frame.
Application Process
- A student seeking disability services must complete the Disability Services Intake Packet which is located on the college website or within the Office of Student Support. The packet will include an Intake Form, information on the process, documentation requirements, and explanations of a qualifying disability according to ADA.
- Please return the Intake Form and documentation to the Disability Services Office located at Building K, Room 614 or email/fax to the Disability Services Coordinator listed in the Disability Services Intake Packet.
- Once documentation is reviewed and the student is eligible for services, the Disability Services Coordinator will coordinate a follow up meeting with the student to review all applicable documentation.
For direct voice calls, contact Georgia Relay Center by calling 1-800-255-0135.
Source: Athens Technical College 2025-2026 Catalog.
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Accreditation
The diploma and associate of applied science degree programs in Paramedicine are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, (727)-210-2350.
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
Source: Athens Technical College 2025-2026 Catalog — subject-area content, shared by every program in this area.
Athens Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree.
