The Paramedic Associate of Applied Science degree course is a five semester program that prepares the student for eligibility to take the national certification examination by the National Registry of EMT's and then certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The Paramedic Associate of Applied Science degree course is a sixty credit hour course.
The Paramedic Associate of Applied Science degree course requires the incoming student to be a National Registry of EMT's and/or Texas Department of Health Services certified Emergency Medical Technician. The student is required to meet EMS Program testing requirements:
- Work Keys Reading with a score of 5 or greater, or
- TSI Reading with a score of 351 or greater.
Space is limited and classes tend to fill up very quickly.
Students are required to maintain 75% or higher average within the course in order to be eligible for clinical rotations. In addition the student must achieve 75% or higher overall score in each of the EMSP courses to be eligible for a course completion.
Students are required to wear an EMS style uniform in the EMSP courses and maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
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