Emergency Medical Services

The Certificate of Completion in Advanced EMT articulates classroom, clinical, and field experience to prepare students for a career in out-of-hospital emergency medical care. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel, through the performance of patient assessments and initial treatment of medical emergencies of the acutely ill or injured, work to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity. Students entering the Paramedic program must possess a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification/registration. Successful completion of this program allows graduates to take the National Registry Examination for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Graduates may then transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor of Science in EMS or Allied Health. • Students are encouraged to have a strong reading level to succeed in the coursework, see an academic counselor or advisor for guidance. • Capstone experience: EMSP 2305, EMS Operations. • Minimum grade required for specialized courses: C • This program is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Division of Emergency Management. • This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). • Medical Advisor: Jose Crespo, M.D. Important: This program does not follow the Specialized Admissions procedure but it does require students to fulfill certain program-specific criteria including (but not limited to): minimum GPA, testing scores, background check, substance abuse screening, and immunizations/titers. Students should view the Program Information Guide on the program’s website and consult with a Health Career & Technical Education Counselor when considering applying to this program. For more information including pre/post-admissions requirements and program contact information view the Program Information Guide at epcc.edu/academics/health/ems

Career Information

This program provides skills and knowledge used in the following careers:

Career	Salary	Outlook	Video
Emergency Medical Technicians	$29,910 - $59,390
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$52,300 - $239,200
Paramedics	$38,520 - $79,430

Note: Different levels of education and experience may be required to attain the careers listed above.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, View Details

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This one semester classroom and clinical education program provides education and training for those paramedics who respond to specific health needs in the community. The Community Paramedic program will prepare students for roles in outreach, wellness, health screening assessments, health teaching, providing immunizations, wound care, recognition of mental health issues, disease management, etc. Community paramedics function as physician extenders in providing care to patients, immigrants, impoverished families and patients with overall poor health. Community paramedics assist with minor and chronic health problems in the patient’s home rather than routinely driving patients to a hospital emergency room, therefore reducing readmissions and preventing unnecessary ambulance transports. Successful completion of this program allows graduates to be eligible for the Exam by the International Board for Specialty Certification (IBSC), CP-C Examination (Certified Community Paramedics). • Students may enroll in selected courses prior to completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic. • Courses may be completed as co-requisites within the same semester or HPRS 2301 and HPRS 1202 may be completed as prerequisites to EMSP 1471 and EMSP 1163. • Minimum grade required for specialized courses: C • This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). • Medical Advisor: Jose Crespo, M.D. Important: This program does not follow the Specialized Admissions procedure but it does require students to fulfill certain program-specific criteria including (but not limited to): minimum GPA, testing scores, background check, substance abuse screening, and immunizations/titers. Students should view the Program Information Guide on the program’s website and consult with a Health Career & Technical Education Counselor when considering applying to this program. For more information including pre/post-admissions requirements and program contact information view the Program Information Guide at epcc.edu/Academics/Health/ems

Career Information

This program provides skills and knowledge used in the following careers:

Career	Salary	Outlook	Video
Emergency Medical Technicians	$29,910 - $59,390
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$52,300 - $239,200
Paramedics	$38,520 - $79,430

Note: Different levels of education and experience may be required to attain the careers listed above.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, View Details

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This one semester classroom and clinical education program provides education and training for those paramedics who function as members of a critical care transport team. Successful completion of this program allows graduates to be eligible for the Exam by the International Board for Specialty Certification (IBSC), Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) and Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C). • Students may enroll in selected courses prior to completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic. • Courses may be completed as co-requisites within the same semester or HPRS 2301 may be completed as a prerequisite to EMSP 2458 and EMSP 2163. • Minimum grade required for specialized courses: C • This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). • Medical Advisor: Jose Crespo, M.D. Important: This program does not follow the Specialized Admissions procedure but it does require students to fulfill certain program-specific criteria including (but not limited to): minimum GPA, testing scores, background check, substance abuse screening, and immunizations/titers. Students should view the Program Information Guide on the program’s website and consult with a Health Career & Technical Education Counselor when considering applying to this program. For more information including pre/post-admissions requirements and program contact information view the Program Information Guide at epcc.edu/Academics/Health/ems

Career Information

This program provides skills and knowledge used in the following careers:

Career	Salary	Outlook	Video
Emergency Medical Technicians	$29,910 - $59,390
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$52,300 - $239,200
Paramedics	$38,520 - $79,430

Note: Different levels of education and experience may be required to attain the careers listed above.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, View Details

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The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic articulates classroom, clinical, and field experience to prepare students for a career in out-of-hospital emergency medical care. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel, through performance of patient assessments and initial treatment of medical emergencies of the acutely ill or injured, work to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity. Students entering the Paramedic program must possess a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification/registration. Successful completion of this program allows graduates to take the National Registry Examination for Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. Enhanced Skills Certificates of Completion in Community Paramedic or Critical Care/Flight Paramedic are available following completion of, or taken alongside, this AAS degree. • Capstone experience: EMSP 2143, Assessment Based Management. • Minimum grade required for specialized courses: C • This program is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Division of Emergency Management. • This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). • Medical Advisor: Jose Crespo, M.D. Important: This program does not follow the Specialized Admissions procedure but it does require students to fulfill certain program-specific criteria including (but not limited to): minimum GPA, testing scores, background check, substance abuse screening, and immunizations/titers. Students should view the Program Information Guide on the program’s website and consult with a Health Career & Technical Education Counselor when considering applying to this program. For more information including pre/post-admissions requirements and program contact information view the Program Information Guide at epcc.edu/Academics/Health/ems

Career Information

This program provides skills and knowledge used in the following careers:

Career	Salary	Outlook	Video
Emergency Medical Technicians	$29,910 - $59,390
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$52,300 - $239,200
Paramedics	$38,520 - $79,430

Note: Different levels of education and experience may be required to attain the careers listed above.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, View Details

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The Certificate of Completion in Advanced EMT articulates classroom, clinical, and fi eld experience to prepare students for a career in out-of-hospital emergency medical care. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel, through the performance of patient assessments and initial treatment of medical emergencies of the acutely ill or injured, work to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity. Students entering the Paramedic program must possess a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certifi cation/registration. Successful completion of this program allows graduates to take the National Registry Examination for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Graduates may then transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor of Science in EMS or Allied Health.•Students are encouraged to have a strong reading level to succeed in the coursework, see an academic counselor or advisor for guidance. • Students are encouraged to have a strong reading level to succeed in the coursework, see an academic counselor or advisor for guidance. • Capstone experience: EMSP 1501, Emergency Medical Technician. • Minimum grade required for specialized courses: C • This program is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Division of Emergency Management. • This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). • Medical Advisor: Jose Crespo, M.D. Important: This program does not follow the Specialized Admissions procedure but it does require students to fulfill certain program-specific criteria including (but not limited to): minimum GPA, testing scores, background check, substance abuse screening, and immunizations/titers. Students should view the Program Information Guide on the program’s website and consult with a Health Career & Technical Education Counselor when considering applying to this program. For more information including pre/post-admissions requirements and program contact information view the Program Information Guide at epcc.edu/academics/health/ems

Career Information

This program provides skills and knowledge used in the following careers:

Career	Salary	Outlook	Video
Emergency Medical Technicians	$29,910 - $59,390
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$52,300 - $239,200

Note: Different levels of education and experience may be required to attain the careers listed above.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, View Details

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The Certificate of Completion in Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic articulates classroom, clinical, and field experience to prepare students for a career in out-of-hospital emergency medical care. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel, through performance of patient assessments and initial treatment of medical emergencies of the acutely ill or injured, work to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity. Students entering the Paramedic program must possess a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification/registration. Successful completion of this program allows graduates to take the National Registry Examination for Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. • Capstone experience: EMSP 2143, Assessment Based Management. • Minimum grade required for specialized courses: C • This program is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Division of Emergency Management. • This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). • Medical Advisor: Jose Crespo, M.D. Important: This program does not follow the Specialized Admissions procedure but it does require students to fulfill certain program-specific criteria including (but not limited to): minimum GPA, testing scores, background check, substance abuse screening, and immunizations/titers. Students should view the Program Information Guide on the program’s website and consult with a Health Career & Technical Education Counselor when considering applying to this program. For more information including pre/post-admissions requirements and program contact information view the Program Information Guide at epcc.edu/academics/health/ems

Career Information

This program provides skills and knowledge used in the following careers:

Career	Salary	Outlook	Video
Emergency Medical Technicians	$29,910 - $59,390
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$52,300 - $239,200
Paramedics	$38,520 - $79,430

Note: Different levels of education and experience may be required to attain the careers listed above.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, View Details

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