Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Associate of Applied Science Degree, Certificate

Available at: Windward Campus

Program Overview

The Emergency Medical Services Professions (EMSP) program is based upon the National Standard Curricula promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation as specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the current demands of the Emergency Medical Services industry for certification of persons at the Emergency Care Attendant, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic levels.

Additionally, the EMSP program offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree that meets the requirements of the Texas Department of State Health Services for designation as a licensed Paramedic. Paramedic coursework (either Certificate or Associate Degree level) is offered in the summer and fall: all classes are offered in the day time. Students must apply to be accepted into EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT and Paramedic programs.

Contact the EMSP program office at 361-698-1895 to begin the application process, to confirm due dates for applications, and to check on schedules. All applicants must meet the specific admission requirements of the EMSP program, as well as those for a regularly enrolled Del Mar College student, including assessments.

" To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels."

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Curriculum

• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, Associate of Applied Science
• Paramedic - Level II, Certificate

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Requirements

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Successfully complete a DSHS approved EMS training course.
• Submit a completed EMS Personnel Certification application and fee.
• Pass the National Registry exam.
• Submit fingerprints for Texas/FBI criminal history check.
• Paramedic licensure applicants are required to follow the steps above and submit proof of either a two-year EMS degree or a four-year degree in any field.

Accreditation

Our program is nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP, 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088; (214) 703-8445; Fax (214) 703-8992. www.coaemsp.org). Accreditation #600506.

Contact Information

CoAEMSP, 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088; (214) 703-8445; Fax (214) 703-8992; www.coaemsp.org.

As required by 34 CFR 668.43(c): Del Mar College has not yet made the determination if the curriculum of this program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in any U.S. Territory or state other than Texas.

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