Howard College
A Beacon of Education and Life-long Learning
EMS
BACKGROUND AND CAREER INFORMATION:
The Howard County Junior College District offers all aspects of Pre-Hospital Training for persons interested in learning life-saving techniques. This training is directed toward a career in emergency medical skills for use on an ambulance but is also an invaluable tool for persons who are interested in a medical career in a hospital, on a "life-flight" helicopter, in recreational areas, or in a safety management capacity in industry. Employers are hiring EMT's and EMT/Paramedics due to their experience in handling any emergency situation which might present itself. Many persons enroll in EMS courses in order to learn what to do to protect their families in cases of emergency.
PROGRAM LEVELS:
There are five levels of Emergency Medical Training: (Click on level of your choice to get information on specific course}
1. Emergency Care Attendant - non-credit
2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - college credit or non-credit
3. Emergency Medical Technician/Intermediate - college credit or non-credit
4. Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Certificate - college credit
5. Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic License - college credit
COST:
Course tuition and fees are listed in the Howard College catalogue available at any Howard College Guidance and Counseling office.
Required clinical and class skills equipment may be obtained at any Howard College Bookstore or you may use currently owned equipment. Equipment items are listed below under ITEMS NEEDED FOR STUDENT CLINICAL ROTATIONS.
Financial aid is available based on eligibility. Contact the Financial Aid office at any Howard College campus.
Scholarships are available either through Howard College Financial Aid.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Pre-TASP or TASP testing - contact Guidance/Counseling for times/fees. Students not meeting the standard score required for the writing, and/or reading sections (EMT level) or the writing, reading, and/or math sections (Paramedic level) will need to enroll in a College Preparatory course. This will not prohibit enrollment in the EMS course of your choice.
A copy of your high school transcript or GED certificate or college transcript.
Must be 18 years old or older before being allowed to sit for the State certification exam. You may take the class if you will be 18 years old by the time clinicals end at the completion of the semester.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
Deadline dates for the following requirements will be announced on the first day of class.
Waiver statement of proof of Hepatitis B vaccination
Waiver statement or proof of TB test
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) Health Care Provider Course. A current, successful completion card for CPR will be accepted or a course must be completed prior to clinical rotations.
$15.00 Field Internship fee (San Angelo campus only)
ITEMS NEEDED FOR STUDENT CLINICAL ROTATIONS:
Stethoscope - $20.00 and up
Blood Pressure Cuff - $20.00 and up
Lab coat (waist length) - $30.00 San Angelo campus only
Wristwatch - $10.00 and up
Disposable penlight - $4.00 to $10.00
Pocket mask with one-way valve if possible - $15.00 and up
Pocket notebook
Black pen
Protective eye wear (1 pair) - OPTIONAL
EMS Program Shirt - $25.00
Black pants or paramedic pants
Dark boots or clean white tennis shoes
Name tag - provided by EMS Department
For more information:
Charla Lewis, EMT/Paramedic
Course Coordinator
Phone #: 915/264-5141
e-mail: clewis@howardcollege.edu