Prerequisite Courses

EMT-Basic Prerequisites

Since students will be working in a clinical setting with real patients, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Students must be 18 years old prior to the first day of class - no exceptions
• Students must show proof of immunizations
• Students must be recently certified in CPR through an American Heart Association class at a healthcare provider level
• Students must pass a criminal background check
• Students must complete online information session.

EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic Prerequisites

The only prerequisite for the EMS program at this time is a Texas EMT-Basic certification or proof of enrollment in a current EMT-Basic class or eligible to take the National Registry Exam. However, since students will be working in a clinical setting with real patients, applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Must hold current Texas EMT-Basic certification
  • Or proof of current enrollment in an EMT-Basic class
  • Or eligible for National Registry Exam
• Students must be 18 years old prior to the first day of class - no exceptions
• Students must show proof of immunizations
• Students must be recently certified in CPR through an American Heart Association class at a healthcare provider level
• Students must pass a criminal background check

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