Programs of Study

Prerequisites - 13 SCH

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework
EMSP 1501 - Emergency Medical Technician
EMSP 1160 - Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology / Technician (EMT Paramedic)
EMSP 1271 - EMS Documentation
EMSP 1208 - Emergency Vehicle Operations

First Semester - 13 SCH

EMSP 2306 - Emergency Pharmacology
EMSP 1161 - Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology / Technician (EMT Paramedic)
EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management
EMSP 1338 - Introduction to Advanced Practice
EMSP 1355 - Trauma Management

Program Affiliation and Consumer Information

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Marketable Skills

• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
• Treat medical emergencies.
• Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
• Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate competency and the knowledge to recognize and care for a medical emergency.
• Demonstrate competency and the knowledge to recognize and care for a trauma emergency.
• Demonstrate competency in endotracheal intubation (ET).
• Demonstrate competency of intravenous catheterization (IV).
• Demonstrate competency of medication administration.

Expected Salary

Texas wage data: workers on average earn $35,940; 10% of workers earn $21,730 or less; 10% of workers earn $55,260 or more.

Career Opportunities

Fire Department; Private and Municipal EMS Services; Hospital Emergency Departments; Industrial Safety; and Flight Services.

High School Endorsements

Public Service

Additional Educational Opportunities

Students may pursue an EMT - Paramedic Certificate or Associate of Applied Science.