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2025-2026 College Catalog

Emergency Medical Services (AAS)

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This program is designed to prepare students for a career in emergency medical services. Upon successful completion of the first semester, students may apply for EMT-certification. Students completing the additional occupational and general education courses will earn an AAS in Emergency Medical Services which broadens and heightens their educational and career opportunities and portability. The degree allows the student to become a licensed paramedic in the state of Texas.

Curriculum

College Readiness Courses (if needed)

AAS General Education Course List

Semester I

EMSP 1160 - Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Credit Hours: 1
EMSP 1501 - Emergency Medical Technician Credit Hours: 5
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I Credit Hours: 4 *
PHED 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness Credit Hours: 1
or
Any PHED activity course
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
or
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Semester II

EMSP 1338 - Introduction to Advanced Practice Credit Hours: 3
EMSP 1355 - Trauma Management Credit Hours: 3
EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management Credit Hours: 3
EMSP 2260 - Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician - (EMT Paramedic) Credit Hours: 2
EMSP 2305 - EMS Operations Credit Hours: 3

Semester III

EMSP 2261 - Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician - (EMT Paramedic) Credit Hours: 2
EMSP 2306 - Emergency Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3
EMSP 2330 - Special Populations Credit Hours: 3
EMSP 2434 - Medical Emergencies Credit Hours: 4
EMSP 2444 - Cardiology Credit Hours: 4

Semester IV

EMSP 2243 - Assessment Based Management Credit Hours: 2 (Capstone Course)
EMSP 2262 - Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician - (EMT Paramedic) Credit Hours: 2
EMSP 2264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Emergency Medical Technology/Technician - (EMT Paramedic) Credit Hours: 2 (Capstone Course)
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II Credit Hours: 4 *
Humanities/Fine Arts from the AAS General Education Course List
Any course from the AAS General Education Course List

Total Semester Hours - 60

*Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 in order to graduate.