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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Corsicana Dean
(903) 875-7481
Waxahachie Program Coordinator
(972) 923-6489
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic)
Want to be a highly skilled, qualified individual who can handle simple to life-threatening emergencies? If so, the Navarro College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is for you.
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) curriculum includes a combination of class lectures, skills, and clinical hours in the hospital and the ambulance. Navarro College’s EMS programs meet Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) required for certification eligibility. Upon successful completion of the emergency medical services programs (EMT or Paramedic certificates) students must be eligible to challenge TDSHS required National Registry of EMT/Paramedic certification examination. A criminal background check and a drug screening is required of all students enrolling in protective services programs. An applicant convicted of a felony and/or misdemeanor offense may or may not be eligible for participation and/or state certification. Any applicant who has drug screening returned as questionable or positive, must follow the program’s policies of speaking with a medical review officer and may or may not be dismissed from the program.
The Emergency Medical Technician Program Brochure opens to a Portable Document Format (PDF). You may need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader plugin to view the file.
Navarro College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). View the list of states where this program meets licensure or certification requirements.
CAREER DESTINATION MAP
View the detailed requirements to complete the Emergency Medical Technician, Certificate degree.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Explore a path to dynamic career opportunities with a degree in emergency medical technician.
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Firefighter
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Emt
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Paramedic
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ER Tech
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Patient Care Technician
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Flight Paramedic
PROGRAM APPROVAL AND ACCREDITATION
The Navarro College EMS program is accredited by:
Texas Department of State Health Services EMS and Trauma Systems
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78765-3199
Office: (512) 458-7111
The Navarro College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Comittee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services
Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
CAAHEP website
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, Texas 75088
Office: (214) 703-8445
Fax: (214) 4703-8992
CoAEMSP website
PROGRAM MISSION
To prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE PROFESSION
To be successful, emergency medical services professionals must demonstrate:
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High level of ethics and morals
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Desire to provide the best possible medical care
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Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
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Excellent physical conditioning
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Ability to work well on a team and under pressure
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Excellent communication and leadership skills
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Strong math and science background
NOTICE TO STUDENTS REGARDING LICENSINGHouse Bill (HB) 1508 |
Effective September 1st 2017, House Bill (HB) 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify you a potential or enrolled student that a criminal history may make you ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. The Texas Department of State Health Services website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements. Should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential Paramedic License prior to or during your quest for a degree, you can visit the Texas Department of State Health Services and request a “Criminal History Evaluation.” This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice. |
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Executive Director's Office | Navarro College - Corsicana | (903) 875-7575
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Program Coordinator | Navarro College - Waxahachie | (972) 923-6489