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Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dean’s Office
Waxahachie Campus | 972.923.6441
Program Coordinator
Waxahachie Campus | 972.923.6447
Effective September 1st, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify you a potential or enrolled student that a criminal history may make you ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion.
The following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements. https://www.dshs.texas.gov/emstraumasystems/qicriminal.shtm
Should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential Paramedic License prior to or during your quest for a degree, you can visit this link and request a “Criminal History Evaluation.” https://www.dshs.texas.gov/emstraumasystems/qicriminal.shtm
This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense.
Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice.
The Emergency Medical Services program prepares students for careers in pre-hospital emergency medicine and enables graduates of the program to work as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) and Paramedics in a variety of settings, such as fire departments and public and private ambulance services. This program is a combination of general education and EMS courses including class lectures, skills, and clinical hours in the hospital and the ambulance.
The Emergency Medical Technician Certificate prepares students to function as entry level EMTs. Certificate degree plan only.
The Paramedic program prepares students to function as entry level paramedics. A.A.S. and Certificate degree plans
To prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
The Navarro College EMS program is accredited by:
Texas Department of State Health Services EMS and Trauma Systems
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78765-3199
Office: (512) 458-7111
The Navarro College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, Texas 75088
Office: (214) 703-8445
Fax: (214) 4703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
Paramedic Class | NREMT WRITTEN | NREMT SKILLS | |||||
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Successful | Attempted | Success % | Successful | Attempted | Success % | ||
2013-2014 | 13 | 17 | 76% | 16 | 17 | 94% | |
2014-2015 | 10 | 12 | 83% | 12 | 12 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 9 | 11 | 82% | 11 | 11 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 15 | 16 | 94% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 15 | 16 | 94% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
2016-2017 | 16 | 19 | 84% | 19 | 19 | 100% | |
2016-2017 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
3-YEAR TOTAL | 94 | 107 | 88% | 106 | 107 | 99% |
Paramedic Class | PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE FINAL | PROGRAM FINAL SKILLS EXAM | |||||
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Successful | Attempted | Success % | Successful | Attempted | Success % | ||
2013-2014 | 17 | 17 | 100% | 17 | 17 | 100% | |
2014-2015 | 12 | 12 | 100% | 12 | 12 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 11 | 11 | 100% | 11 | 11 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
2016-2017 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 19 | 19 | 100% | |
2016-2017 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
3-YEAR TOTAL | 107 | 107 | 100% | 107 | 107 | 100% |
Paramedic Class | RETENTION RATE | JOB PLACEMENT RATE | |||||
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Started | Completed | Success % | Finished | Job Placement | Job Placement% | ||
2013-2014 | 19 | 17 | 89% | 17 | 16 | 94% | |
2014-2015 | 12 | 12 | 100% | 12 | 12 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 15 | 11 | 73% | 11 | 11 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 19 | 16 | 84% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
2016-2017 | 23 | 19 | 83% | 19 | 19 | 100% | |
2016-2017 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
3-YEAR TOTAL | 138 | 116 | 86% | 107 | 106 | 99% |
Paramedic Class | GRADUATE SURVEY | EMPLOYER SURVEY | |||||
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Finished | Sent | Sent % | Finished | Sent | Sent % | ||
2013-2014 | 17 | 17 | 100% | 17 | 17 | 100% | |
2014-2015 | 12 | 12 | 100% | 12 | 12 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 11 | 11 | 100% | 11 | 11 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
2015-2016 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 16 | 16 | 100% | |
2016-2017 | 19 | 19 | 100% | X | X | X | |
2016-2017 | 16 | 16 | 100% | X | X | X | |
3-YEAR TOTAL | 107 | 106 | 100% | 72 | 72 | 100% |
To be successful, emergency medical services professionals must demonstrate:
– High level of ethics and morals
– Desire to provide the best possible medical care
– Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
– Excellent physical conditioning
– Ability to work well on a team and under pressure
– Excellent communication and leadership skills
– Strong math and science background
Navarro College EMS programs meet the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and The National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) requirements for certification eligibility. Upon successful completion of the EMT certificate program or the Paramedic program (certificate or A.A.S. degree), students must be eligible for TDSHS’s required National Registry of EMT/Paramedic certification examination.
Requirements to become enrolled in the program include:
– TSI completion
– Criminal Background check
– Drug screening
– Health assessment by a physician
– Up-to-date vaccination
– Mandatory attendance at orientation
– Complete enrollment package provided at the time of registration
An applicant convicted of a felony and/or misdemeanor offense may or may not be eligible for participation and/or state certification. Any applicant who has a drug screening returned as questionable or positive, must follow the program’s policy of speaking with a Medical Review Officer and may or may not be dismissed from the program.
A. The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation Community Standards Listen require that all students in health-related programs complete the following immunizations before applying to programs where patient contact is a component.
B. If you know you will be registering for our Emergency Medical Technician program within the next year, you will need to start these now because some will take up to 7 months to complete the series.
C. In order to be eligible to apply, you will need to have proof that you have completed the following immunizations:
Hepatitis B* – 3 series
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDaP) – within last 5 years not to expire during the program
Rubeola/Measles, Mumps, Rubella/German Measles (MMR)*
Varicella* – 2 series
Influenza (flue shot), current season
D. *Notes: Titers showing positive immunity to the diseases will be acceptable. Record must display IgG and lab values and ranges
E. Tuberculosis Skin Test (Chest x-ray when positive skin test) or Quantiferon Tb Gold Test
1. You will need to be prepared to meet the following additional requirements – before the first day of class – if you are accepted to the EMS program:
CPR Certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider)
Physical Exam
Criminal Background Check
Health Insurance
2. You will learn more about these requirements after you have successfully registered for the current semester and you have received your EMS packet. Mandatory orientation dates are provided in the EMS packet after registering with a program.
3. Drug Screenings include urine and/or hair follicle samples.
The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions with Gainful Employment programs to report certain information about students enrolled in Title IV federal aid eligible educational programs that lead to a recognized occupation. You will find links to Gainful Employment figures on each of the programs below.
Paramedic Certificate (PDF)
EMT Basic Certificate
EMT Basic Certificate | 6 credit hours |
Paramedic Certificate | 35 credit hours |
Advanced Paramedic (AAS) | 60 credit hours |
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PATHWAY: Public Service |
NEXT TERM ENROLLMENT: WINTER MINI / SPRING 2020 | |
November 4 - December 11 | Winter Mini Registration |
December 11 | Mini Registration ends & Payment due at 5 p.m. |
December 16 | Winter Mini Classes start |
November 4, 2019 - January 7, 2020 | Spring Registration |
January 7 | Spring Registration ends & Payment due at 5 p.m. |
January 13 (1st 8-Week & 16-Week terms) 2020 | Classes start |
January 13 - January 27 | Spring 2nd 8-Week Registration |
January 27 | Spring 2nd 8-Week Registration ends & Payment due at 5 p.m. |
January 28 - March 4 | Spring 2nd 8-Week Registration |
March 4 | Spring 2nd 8-Week Registration ends & Payment due at 5 p.m. |
Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees; approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; and is a member of the Texas Association of Community Colleges and the American Association of Community Colleges.
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dean’s Office
Waxahachie Campus | 972.923.6441
Program Coordinator
Waxahachie Campus | 972.923.6447