Paramedic and AEMT

The EMS Department accepts transfer of credit from other institutions provided that coursework was completed in a program accredited by CAAHEP at the time of the student’s attendance. The EMS Department Chair will make the final decision of acceptance. Admission is contingent upon space availability.

Transfer students must meet the following requirements:

• Meet the admission requirements of Temple College and the EMS Department
• All transfer credit requires a grade of ‘C’ or above
• EMS courses used for transfer for advanced placement must have been completed in the past year
• Transfer applicants may be asked to verify academic standing and/or clinical skills by written examination and/or practical demonstration in the laboratory
• Admission to the EMS program after failure in another college or university EMS program will be allowed, provided the student is eligible for readmission to the failed program or recommended by the previous Program Director. Official letters from the failed program are required for validation
• The EMS Department reserves the right to require students to demonstrate competency through satisfactory completion of coursework, certification, challenge or exemption exams, or experiential learning

Students with an Advanced EMT who wish to pursue the paramedic program will be required to complete all three semesters. We no longer allow students with an AEMT credential to bypass the first semester. We made this decision after evaluating the recent success of several students and determining that the depth and breadth of those courses are not the same.

Students who have completed EMSP 1161, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1355, EMSP 1356, and EMSP 2306 or their equivalents at another college within the past year may transfer those courses to Temple College. Students who completed these courses over a year ago will need to retake them.

There are many opportunities to advance your education and career. These can be in the form of certifications, licenses, previous learning, or formal education. The Credit for Previous Learning policy has been developed to award credit or equivalence for these experiences.

EMT

Students may be issued up to six credit hours (EMSP 1501 and EMSP 1160) for those who currently hold an EMT certification from the State of Texas and/or the National Registry of EMTs. These credits would only be issued to students in their last semester of the Advanced EMT Program or Paramedic Program. To be eligible, students must have successfully demonstrated they hold the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of an EMT.

Credit for Business and Continuing Education Courses

Students who have completed the EMT course through the Business and Continuing Education Department at Temple College can receive credit for EMSP 1501 and EMSP 1160 once they meet all admission requirements for credit enrollment. Students must have completed at least one three- (3) credit-hour class at Temple College to apply for credit.

Credit by Exam

Applicants for the degree or certificate programs who already hold current EMS certification or licensure by the DSHS or NREMT are eligible to receive credit by examination for certain EMS courses. Students must be enrolled in Temple College to receive credit in this manner. Students will be expected to demonstrate that they have the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective attitudes required for the course for which they request credit. Applicants interested in credit by examination should contact the EMS Department for additional information.

Petition for Equivalency

Candidates with a current license or certification in another healthcare field can request an evaluation to determine if they have met the EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic requirements. This process will be completed by combining credit by exam and portfolio evaluation. Candidates must demonstrate that they have the equivalent learning of the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective objectives and the clinical and field experiences expected of an entry-level provider.

Directions for requesting credit or equivalency

Students requesting credit for previous learning must contact the Chair of EMS to request the syllabi or course objectives for the course in question. The student should also request the PLA Form. Students should use these to explain how their previous experiences and learning meet the course requirements.