2025-2026 General Catalog
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certificate
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Offered at the SPC Reese Center This 38-semester-hour curriculum prepares students as competent entry-level EMT-Paramedics. Students who complete this curriculum will possess the knowledge, skills, and personal attitudes and behaviors necessary for practice as entry-level EMT-Paramedics. Upon successful completion of the following curriculum, which includes a Capstone Experience in the final semester of the program, the student qualifies to receive a Certificate of Proficiency. Students must be TSI-compliant in reading to qualify for this Certificate program. Program advisor is Mason Powers, EMS Program Director and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medical Services. Certificate of Proficiency
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First Semester* (Begins Basic EMT Certification)
Total Semester Hours: 6
Prior to enrollment in Advanced EMT, students must be nationally registered at the EMT-Basic level or EMT certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Second Semester (Begins Advanced EMT Certification)
Total Semester Hours: 12
Prior to enrollment in Paramedic courses, SPC EMS students must successfully complete all Advanced EMT didactic courses and hospital clinical rotations. Non-SPC EMS students must show proof of National Registry Advanced EMT certification or EMT-I certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Notes
*Although not a requirement, students are strongly encouraged to take EDUC 1100 during the first semester of enrollment. |
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