Paramedic Program (34 Credit Hours)
Prerequisites (8 Credit Hours Required)
Important: These courses must be completed before admission to the nursing program.
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMSP 1501 - Emergency Medical Technician | 5 | - | ||
| EMSP 1160 - Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician | 1 | - |
First Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMSP 1338 - Introduction to Advanced Practice | 3 | - | ||
| EMSP 2306 - Emergency Pharmacology | 3 | - | ||
| EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management | 3 | - | ||
| EMSP 1355 - Trauma Management | 3 | - | ||
| EMSP 1161 - Clinical Advanced EMT | 1 | - |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMSP 2444 - Cardiology | 4 | - | ||
| EMSP 2434 - Medical Emergencies | 4 | - | ||
| EMSP 2262 - Clinical Paramedic I | 2 | - |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMSP 2330 - Special Populations | 3 | - | ||
| EMSP 2305 - EMS Operations | 3 | - | ||
| EMSP 2161 - Clinical Paramedic II | 1 | - | ||
| EMSP 2243 - Assessment Based Management | 2 | - | ||
| EMSP 2260 - Field Internship | 2 | - |
🏥Emergency Medical Services Training
Critical Care Focus: This program provides advanced emergency medical training, preparing students to handle life-threatening situations and provide critical care in pre-hospital settings. Students must complete EMT certification as a prerequisite.
⚡Level II Certificate - Advanced Practice
This Level II Certificate represents the highest level of pre-hospital emergency medical care, requiring extensive clinical training and field internship experience. Graduates are prepared for immediate entry into the workforce as certified paramedics.
📋Program Description
The Level II Certificate in Paramedic training builds upon EMT foundation skills to provide advanced life support capabilities including advanced airway management, cardiac care, emergency pharmacology, trauma management, and assessment-based patient care. The program combines classroom instruction with extensive clinical rotations and field internship experience.
Important Notes
Note 1: Students who successfully complete all course requirements are eligible to take the EMT certification exam.
Prerequisites Required: Must complete EMT training and clinical requirements before admission.
Application Required: Separate application process required for the Emergency Medical Services Program.
Clinical Requirements: Program includes extensive clinical rotations and field internship.
State Certification: Graduates are eligible for state paramedic certification examination.
Career Outlook
Career opportunities for certified paramedics vary by location:
- Paramedic/EMT (Bell County): $39,971 (Certificate + State Certification)
- Paramedic/EMT (Williamson County): $81,000 (Certificate + State Certification)
Based on part-time entry wages - Bell County: https://texaswages.com/WDAWages, Williamson County: https://www.wilcotx.gov/369/Work-for-WCEMS
Note: Salary ranges reflect significant regional variation in emergency services compensation.
Program Specializations
- Advanced Life Support: Critical care interventions and advanced procedures
- Emergency Pharmacology: Medication administration and drug protocols
- Cardiac Care: Advanced cardiac life support and arrhythmia management
- Trauma Management: Advanced trauma assessment and treatment
- Special Populations: Pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patient care
- EMS Operations: Emergency response systems and incident management
- Field Experience: Real-world emergency response internship