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 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 EMT 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 Protective Services students enrolling in 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.

Download the EMT Program Brochure (PDF)

 

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Career Destination Map

Emergency Medical Technician - EMT (Certificate)

 

Career Opportunities

Firefighter

Emt

Paramedic 

ER Tech

Patient Care Technician 

Flight Paramedic

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Program Approval and Accreditation

The Navarro College EMS program is accredited by:

Texas Department of State Health Services EMS and Trauma Systems
1100 West 49^th 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 Committee 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
www.caahep.org

 

To contact CoAEMSP:

8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, Texas 75088
Office: (214) 703-8445
Fax: (214) 4703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

 

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:

• High level of ethics and morals

• Desire to provide the best possible medical care

• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills

• Excellent physical conditioning

• Ability to work well on a team and under pressure

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Strong math and science background

 

NOTICE TO STUDENTS REGARDING LICENSING Effective September 1st 2017, 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 following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements. https://www.dshs.texas.gov/emstraumasystems/qicriminal.shtm 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 this link and request a “Criminal History Evaluation.” https://www.dshs.texas.gov/emstraumasystems/qicriminal.shtm 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.