Program Overview

EMT Paramedic Program

The EMT Paramedic program is designed to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients. Paramedics possess complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation, functioning as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight.

Program Overview

The EMT Paramedic certificate program consists of 16 courses for a total of 41 semester credit hours over three semesters (approximately 12 months). The program typically begins in the summer term and graduates the following May. Students are considered full-time enrolled students for each semester, with classes conducted during weekdays only.

Admissions Requirements

• Completion of the Texas Common Application
• Criminal background check
• Some clinical sites may require students to pass a drug screen or require additional immunizations
• First-time College Students: submit documentation of high school diploma or GED
• Official transcripts from each college and university currently or previously attended
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Documentation of EMT certification for Paramedic Program enrollment
• International Applicants: submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo English Test

Degree Requirements

The EMT Paramedic Certificate program consists of 16 courses for a total of 41 semester credit hours. The EMT Paramedic course completion certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of all courses in the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Plan of Study

The plan of study for the Paramedic Certificate includes the following courses:

• EMSP 1301: Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedic Practice
• EMSP 1338: Introduction to Paramedic Practice
• EMSP 1348: Emergency Pharmacology
• EMSP 1356: Airway and Respiratory Management
• EMSP 1444: Cardiology
• EMSP 1161: Clinical 1
• EMSP 1162: Clinical 2
• EMSP 2238: EMS Operations
• EMSP 2355: Trauma Management
• EMSP 2434: Medical Emergencies
• EMSP 2330: Special Populations
• EMSP 2443: Assessment-Based Management
• EMSP 2164: Paramedic Practicum
• EMSP 1137: Emergency Procedures 1
• EMSP 2237: Emergency Procedures 2
• EMSP 2300: Preparation for Professional Practice

Objectives/Program Outcomes

Students graduating from the Emergency Health Sciences program must meet the essential function requirements of the academic program and profession. The program consists of academic study and clinical experience, with students possessing the skills and attributes necessary to perform as a professional before graduation.

Program Policies

• Program Costs: In addition to required tuition and fees, there are costs for textbooks, scrubs, and equipment.
• Fieldwork expenses may vary according to individual arrangements.

Courses

• EMSP 1137: Emergency Procedures 1: Application of emergency skills and procedures to simulated or live patients.
• EMSP 1161: Clinical 1: Detailed education, training, and work-based experience and direct patient/client care at a clinical site.
• EMSP 1162: Clinical 2: Detailed education, training, and work-based experience and direct patient/client care at a clinical site.
• EMSP 1301: Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedic Practice: Study of the structure and function of the human body.
• EMSP 1338: Introduction to Paramedic Practice: Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services.
• EMSP 1348: Emergency Pharmacology: Comprehensive course covering all aspects of the utilization of medications in treating emergencies.
• EMSP 1356: Airway and Respiratory Management: Integrates complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan.
• EMSP 1444: Cardiology: Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies.
• EMSP 2164: Paramedic Practicum: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan.
• EMSP 2237: Emergency Procedures 2: Application of emergency skills and procedures to simulated or live patients.
• EMSP 2238: EMS Operations: Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations.
• EMSP 2300: Preparation for Professional Practice: Theory and skills necessary for the management of cardiac, medical, trauma, and pediatric patients.
• EMSP 2330: Special Populations: Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations.
• EMSP 2355: Trauma Management: Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries.
• EMSP 2434: Medical Emergencies: Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies.
• EMSP 2443: Assessment-Based Management: A summative experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management for the paramedic level and preparation for national certification examination.