Programs of Study
Health Careers
EMT Basic
Degree Type: Certificate
Semester Credit Hours: 16
First Semester - 16 SCH
PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework
EMSP 1501 - Emergency Medical Technician
EMSP 1160 - Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology / Technician (EMT Paramedic)
EMSP 2306 - Emergency Pharmacology
EMSP 1271 - EMS Documentation
EMSP 1208 - Emergency Vehicle Operation
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 Associate of Applied Science.