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Paramedic, Certificate Level I

Location(s): Big Spring


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Howard College offers two paramedic pathways: a Level I Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Emergency Medical Services. The program is accredited by CoAEMSP and CAAHEP and prepares students to deliver advanced prehospital emergency care. Training includes classroom instruction, lab practice, ambulance experience, and hospital rotations, with a focus on emergency department exposure.  

Note: A criminal background clearance is required before acceptance into this program and a 10 panel drug screening is required prior to clinicals.

Admission criteria and requirements available at

https://www.howardcollege.edu/academics/health-professions-programs/

Health Insurance

Students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services program are required to purchase health insurance prior to the beginning of their clinical experiences and to maintain the insurance for the duration of their enrollment.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Current Texas EMT Certification or current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - (NREMT) certification and college credit hours for EMT.

Information

CoEMSP
8301 Ladeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
Fax: (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

CAAHEP
9355 113th St. N. #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
www.caahep.org

Total: 6 Hours


Students must achieve a minimum final grade of “C” in all designated co-requisite courses. Advancement within the Paramedic program is contingent upon successful completion of all courses with a minimum score of 78, which constitutes a “C” under program grading standards.

Total: 13 Hours


Completion of courses listed above (19 hours) qualifies a student to sit for the Advanced EMT certification.

Total: 7 Hours


Total: 12 Hours


Total: 38 Hours


1 Co-requisite courses.
2 Capstone Course

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