Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Certificate
Introduction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Includes all the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an EMS public or private service fire department or other specialized service areas. Certification Agencies: National Registry of EMT's and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Instruction providing detailed education training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction supervision evaluation and placement is the responsibility of the College faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (Fall Spring Summer)
Suggested: Licensing/Certification Agency: Texas Department of Health.
EMSP 1501
Additional course fee(s) required.
Topics address recently identified current events skills knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course is designed for the pre-hospital professional.
An exploration of the foundations necessary for mastery of the advanced topics of clinical practice out of the hospital. (Fall)
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1501
Additional course fee(s) required.
A detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to reach competence in performing patient assessment and airway management. (Fall)
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1501
A comprehensive course covering all aspects of the utilization of medications in treating emergency situations. Course is designed to complement Cardiology Special Populations and Medical Emergency courses. (Fall)
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1501
Additional course fee(s) required.
A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. (Spring)
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1338 EMSP 1356 EMSP 1501 EMSP 2306 EMSP 2330
Additional course fee(s) required.
A health-related work-based experience that enables students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision by the clinical professional and EMS faculty.
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1338 EMSP 1501 EMSP 2306
A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of ill or injured patients in nontraditional populations. (Spring)
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1501
A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies. (Spring)
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1338 EMSP 1356 EMSP 1501 EMSP 2306 EMSP 2330
A detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to reach competence in performing patient assessment and airway management. (Fall)
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1501
A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence to safely manage the scene of an emergency. (Summer)
EMSP 1165 EMSP 1166 EMSP 2434 EMSP 2444
Instruction providing detailed education training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction supervision evaluation and placement is the responsibility of the College faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. (Summer)
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1165 EMSP 1356 EMSP 1338 EMSP 2434 EMSP 2330 EMSP 2444
Additional course fee(s) required.
The capstone course of the EMSP program. Designed to provide for teaching and evaluating comprehensive assessment-based patient care management. (Summer)
EMSP 1356 EMSP 2330 EMSP 1164 EMSP 1165 EMSP 1338 EMSP 1501 EMSP 2306 EMSP 2434
Application of emergency medical procedures in the pre-hospital setting.
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1165 EMSP 1166 EMSP 2167
Additonal course fee(s) required.
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The College in conjunction with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences shall be unpaid. (Fall)
EMSP 1164 EMSP 1165 EMSP 1166 EMSP 2167 and co-requisites for each.
Total Program Hours
41
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
A career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is both challenging and rewarding. EMS personnel have the knowledge and skills to provide pre-hospital medical care for people who are ill or injured. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Paramedics make a difference every day. If you are hardworking, have an interest in health science, are able to remain calm in stressful situations and want to help others, a career in EMS might be right for you. New classes start often, so you can get started right away.
