EMT
The Emergency Medical Technician course trains students to work on an ambulance or for a fire department.
Students who successfully meet all of the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) exam. Once certified by NREMT, students are eligible to apply to the State of Texas and receive their State of Texas EMT-Basic certification.
Course Offerings: Day, Night, and Online
|
Format |
Course Number |
Start Date |
End Date |
Meets |
Registration Deadline |
Seats Remaining |
|
Accelerated Online Hybrid EMT |
2609 |
July 6 |
Aug 28 |
Online; In person last 2 weeks of course |
June 25 |
8 |
|
Night – In Person |
2606 |
Aug 15 |
Dec 21 |
T/Th 6p-10p, Alt Sat 9:30a-4:30p |
July 15 |
17 |
|
Online Hybrid |
2610 |
Aug 15 |
Dec 17 |
Online; In person last 2 weeks of course |
July 15 |
24 |
|
Day – In Person |
2607 |
Aug 24 |
Dec 4 |
M/W/F 9:30a-4:30p |
July 15 |
15 |
Veteran Benefits may be used for in-person classes only.
Course Requirements
To enroll, EMT Course applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED, and meet the 10th grade reading and writing level
- Pass a background check and randomized drug screen
- Submit required student documentation by clinical start date including but not limited to:
- A valid state ID or driver’s license
- A current American Heart Association CPR card
- Fingerprint card
- Functional Physical Form signed by a medical provider stating the student meets the requirements of the job description for Paramedic
- Proof of required immunizations
- Purchase the course uniform, textbook, BP cuff and stethoscope, and other fees associated with above documentation requirements