Paramedic Program

 
 

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Paramedics receive the most advanced training and provide the most extensive pre-hospital care. Students completing the final two semesters take the NREMT certification exam to earn a Paramedic Certification.

Paramedic Admission Requirements

Paramedic cohorts begin every August (Fall semester) and January (Spring Semester). Qualified applicants are admitted according to space available. To be considered for admission into the Paramedic portion of the Emergency Medical Services Program, the applicant must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Have a VALID Texas Driver's License or Valid Texas Identification Card.
  • Have a VALID Social Security card or Permanent Resident Card.
  • Have a VALID, non-expired, non-suspended TEXAS AEMT Certification or National Registry AEMT certification
  • OR
  • Have a VALID, non-expired, non-suspended TEXAS EMT Certification and an Advanced EMT course completion certificate from a TEXAS Department of State Health Services approved AEMT course.
  • Meet the functional and physical qualifications required to work as a Paramedic (See Above).
  • Complete, in its entirety, the Paramedic application.

Career Opportunities

EMS Personnel are employed in a number of industries including private ambulance firms, local governments, hospitals, industrial/occupational safety, fire department EMS agencies, disaster/special rescue teams, special event/entertainment medic, and police/tactical paramedic. Paramedics earn an annual average starting salary of $75,000

 

Courses needed to complete Paramedic certification:

*note you must be a currently certified EMT to register for these courses.

First Semester

  • EMSP 2137 - Emergency Procedures
  • EMSP 2206 - Emergency Pharmacology
  • EMSP 2330 - Special Populations
  • EMSP 2260 - Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • EMSP 2434 - Medical Emergencies
  • EMSP 2444 - Cardiology

Semester Hours: 16

Second Semester

  • EMSP 2143 - Assessment Based Management
  • EMSP 2165 - Practicum - EMT Paramedic
  • EMSP 2166 - Practicum II - EMT Paramedic*
  • EMSP 2305 - EMS Operations

Semester Hours: 6