Emergency Medical Services Professions

Degree(s):

• Emergency Medical Services Professions, AAS

Certificate(s):

• Emergency Medical Services Professions Paramedic Certificate
• Emergency Medical Services Professions Intermediate Certificate

The emergency medical services professions associate of applied science degree includes knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies under the supervision and direction of a physician. Graduates can expect career opportunities predominantly with transfer and emergency ambulance services.

Students completing course work in this program are eligible to take EMT National Registry exams. Advanced placement is available for EMT’s, EMT-I’s and paramedics who are currently certified in the State of Texas, or Nationally Registered, and who enter the EMS professions program having taken approved EMS training courses for which college credit was not given. Contact the EMSP program director for additional information concerning advanced placement questions.

The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact a counselor, or faculty member at any of the colleges for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.

Admissions Criteria:

To be admitted to the EMSP program, students must first meet the basic requirements for admission to North Harris Montgomery Community College District. However, admission to NHMCCD does not constitute automatic acceptance into the EMSP program.

Admission to the program does not guarantee eligibility for the National Registry Exams or certification by Texas Department of State Health Services. Criminal background checks are a part of the screening process conducted by the Texas Department of State Health Services. As a result, some candidates may be ineligible for certification. Clinical facilities may require students to successfully pass a background check and drug screen. Candidates with concerns about their background in this regard should contact the Texas Department of State Health Services, in Austin with specific concerns. NHMCCD personnel are unable to make any determinations as to a potential candidate’s eligibility.

Persons wishing to enroll in the EMT-Basic course (EMSP 1501/1160) must:

1. Hold a high school diploma or a GED.
2. Apply for and achieve admission to NHMCCD.
3. Present proof of successful completion of the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, or an equivalent course approved by the Program Director, within the previous two years.
4. Document immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, mumps, measles, rubella and hepititus B prior to first scheduled clinical rotation.
5. Document negative results from a tuberculosis
test (Mantoux) or chest x-ray performed within the previous 12 months.

Students must make formal application to the EMSP Department to pursue course work beyond EMSP 1501/1160. Applicants who are currently certified at the EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate level or have completed EMSP 1501 (EMT-Basic) and EMSP 1160 (EMT-Basic Clinical) but who do not hold EMT-Basic certification may be accepted with the provision that they obtain EMT-Basic certification prior to beginning the first paramedic clinical rotation. Students are accepted for advanced course work only in the fall semester.

The number of students is limited by spaces available for clinical experience in affiliated hospitals and EMS provider organizations. Competitive selection of students may be necessary if the number of applicants exceeds the number of seats available.

An application portfolio must be submitted according to the deadlines established by the EMSP Department of each college program. The portfolio must include:

1. A completed application for admission,
2. Documentation of high school diploma or a GED.
3. Copies of all relevant academic transcripts: high school, college or university, military service schools, and other (propriety schools).
4. A resume or curriculum vitae showing work history with emphasis on EMS or other health care experience.
5. Documentation of EMT-Basic certification. Students who currently are enrolled in an EMT-Basic course or who have completed EMT-Basic course work and are engaged in the credentialing process should provide a statement to this effect.
6. Results of the Department’s comprehensive EMT-Basic examination. Students who successfully complete EMSP 1501 are exempt from taking this examination and may substitute their score on the EMSP 1501 final examination. To be considered for admission, an applicant must achieve a minimum score of 70 on this examination. One retest will be permitted.
7. Verification of immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, mumps, measles, rubella, and hepatitis B.
8. Negative results from a tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) or chest x-ray performed within the last 12 months.
9. Proof of successful completion of the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, or an equivalent course approved by the Program Director, within the previous two years.

After a completed application portfolio is on file, an interview with one or more members of the EMSP faculty will be scheduled. Letters regarding admission status will be mailed out at the conclusion of the application process. Additional program costs to be assumed by the student include uniforms, malpractice insurance, background checks, and skills examination fees.

For additional information, including a downloadable application at NHC, please visit the website at http://ems.nhmccd.edu.

For additional information concerning the Cy-Fair EMS program including a downloadable application, please visit the website at http://www.cy-faircollege.com/Templates/content.aspx?pid=31068

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