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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
IN THIS SECTION
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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EMT Program Schedule & Admission
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
PROGRAM / CLASS | DURATION | DAYS / TIMES |
Fall Program |
August 2023 – December 2023 |
TWTh | 0900-1600MTWTh | 1800-2100 |
Spring Program |
January 2024 - May 2024 |
TWTh | 0930-1630 |
Summer Program |
June 2024 - August 2024 |
TWTh | 0800-1700 |
EMT PROGRAM ADMISSION
Program Enrollment Requirements
Navarro College EMS programs meet the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and The National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) requirements for certification eligibility. Upon successful completion of the EMT certificate program or the Paramedic program (certificate or AAS degree), students must be eligible for TDSHS’s required National Registry of EMT/Paramedic certification examination.
Requirements to become enrolled in the program include:
EMS REQUIREMENTS | DETAILS |
TSI Completion |
Visit the Navarro College TSI Assessment page for more information on how to schedule and complete TSI Assessment test (unless exempt).
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Criminal Background check |
Students must make an account with CastleBranch (outside entity), which includes your background check and immunization compliance tracker. Drug screening occurs after courses have begun. Non-compliance with either may result in student being dropped.
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Drug Screening |
Students must make an account with CastleBranch (outside entity), which includes your background check and immunization compliance tracker. Drug screening occurs after courses have begun. Non-compliance with either may result in student being dropped.
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Health assessment by a physician |
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Up-To-Date Vaccination |
Email EMS Program Coordinator for the CastleBranch link. Current immunizations include:
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Mandatory attendance at orientation |
TBA |
Complete enrollment package provided at the time of registration |
Registration must be completed with the EMS Department trough the Academic Advisors at the Navarro College - Waxahachie location. Students are encouraged to frequently contact their Academic Advisors for progress in the registration process. NOTE: CPR card is required by 1st day of class. Must be American Heart Healthcare Provider - offered at Navarro College through the Continuing Education Department or by phone (972) 923-6441.
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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 a drug screening returned as questionable or positive, must follow the program’s policy of speaking with a Medical Review Officer and may or may not be dismissed from the program. |
APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1 | |
Apply to Navarro College |
Apply for Admission to Navarro College first |
Complete all EMS Enrollment Requirements |
1. Navarro College ID number (after you apply for admission to NC) 3. Immunizations (see information below regarding immunizations) Immunizations A. The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation Community Standards Listen require that all students in health-related programs complete the following immunizations before applying to programs where patient contact is a component. B. If you know you will be registering for our Emergency Medical Technician program within the next year, you will need to start these now because some will take up to 7 months to complete the series. C. In order to be eligible to apply, you will need to have proof that you have completed the following immunizations:- Hepatitis B* (3 series)- Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDaP) – within last 5 years - Rubeola/Measles, Mumps, Rubella/German Measles (MMR)* (2 series)- Varicella* (2 series)- Influenza (flu shot), current season for Fall and Spring classes (Info. required: name, date, lot number, site of injection, signature of person administering the vaccine). D. *Notes: Titers showing positive immunity to the diseases will be acceptable. Record must display IgG and lab values and ranges E. Tuberculosis Skin Test (Chest x-ray when positive skin test) or Quantiferon Tb Gold Test F. Medical Release - Form is included in the registration packet. |
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EMT Program Registration |
Registration must be completed with the EMS Department through the Academic Advisors at the Navarro College-Waxahachie location. Students are encouraged to frequently contact their Academic Advisors for progress in the registration process.
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STEP 3 | |
Post-Registration Requirements |
A. CPR Certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) 2. You will learn more about these requirements after you have successfully registered
for the current semester and you have received your EMS packet. Mandatory orientation
dates are provided in the EMS packet after registering with a program. |
Updated: 07/25/23