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Emergency Medical Services

Program Requirements



Health Professions Requirements


All admission requirements with the exception of prerequisite classes must be completed by June 1. Detailed information about all HCSA Health Professions programs and requirements may be found in the Health Professions Booklet.
1.
 Attend a Howard College Health Professions Orientation. A schedule may be obtained by contacting the HCSA Health Professions Division at (325) 481-8323. Orientations will be announced on the HCSA homepage calendar.
2.
 Provide proof of required immunizations.
3.
 Complete a criminal background check through the HC approved vendor.
4.
 Complete any additional requirements needed for admission into the EMS Program. Additional Requirements
5.
 Submit Health Professions Application to the HCSA Health Professions Division along with an official transcript indicating high school graduation or proof of GED and an official transcript from each college/university attended including Howard College.

 

EMT/Basic Classes Additional Requirements & Information

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1.
 The EMT Program itself is a THEA waived program. Pre-testing is not required.
2.
 Required immunizations and a background check must be completed before registering for any classes.
3.
 EMT courses for 6 hours college credit are ONLINE COURSES with a skills session in person on a weekly or bi-monthly basis depending on the number of students registered per campus. Students should be prepared to travel to a central location within the district for skills practice if the number of students per campus is not sufficient for an individual skills instructor. If this occurs, it will be every other Saturday beginning with the 2nd Saturday of the school semester.