Emergency Medical Services Programs

The Navarro College EMS program is accredited by:

Texas Department of State Health Services EMS and Trauma Systems
1100 West 49^th 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

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

To prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

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.

1. Apply for Admission to Navarro College

2. Complete EMS Enrollment Requirements

1.  Navarro College ID number (after you apply for admission to NC)

2. TSI requirements

3. Immunizations

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:

A.  CPR Certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider)

B.  Physical Exam

C.  Criminal Background Check

D.  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

EMT Basic Certificate

EMSP 1160 Clinical Emergency Medical Technician Basic

A health-related, work-based learning experience that helps enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. PreReq: CPR. CoReq: EMSP 1501 

EMSP 1161 Clinical – Emergency Technology/Technician

A health-related work-based learning experience that helps enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, NREMT, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2137, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2444, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2237 

EMSP 1162 Clinical – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician

A health-related work-based learning experience that helps enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Pre-Requisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, NREMT, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2137, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2444, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2237, EMSP 1161, Co-Requisites EMSP 2434, EMSP 2205 

EMSP 1162 Clinical – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician

A study of accounting for merchandising,notes payable, notes receivable, valuation of receivables and equipment, and valuation of inventories in a manual and computerized environment. Prerequisite: ACNT 1303 or program coordinator approval.

EMSP 1338 Intro to Advanced Practicum

An exploration of the foundations necessary for mastery of the advanced topics of clinical practice out of the hospital. At the completion of this course, the student will understand the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic within the EMS system and apply the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients. They will also be able to properly administer medication; communicate effectively with patients; and understand the medical/legal and ethical issues relating to EMS practice as well as the issues impacting the wellbeing of the paramedic. Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, NREMT, Co-Requisites: EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306

EMSP 1355 Trauma Management

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, BIOL 2401/2404, NREMT, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2137, Co-Requisites: EMSP 2444, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2237

EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment/Airway Management

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to reach competence in performing patient assessment and airway management. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to take a proper history and perform a comprehensive physical exam on any patient, develop a patient-care plan, communicate with others, and establish and/or maintain a patient airway, oxygenate, and ventilate a patient. Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, Co-Requisites: EMSP 1338, EMSP 2306

EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technical – Basic

Introduction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-basic. Includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized services. Prerequisites: Healthcare provider CPR and required Immunization. Co-requisites: EMSP 1160

EMSP 2137 Emergency Procedures

Instruction in a laboratory environment concentrating on development of practical medical skills and critical thinking abilities. Students will master a variety of skills appropriate to their training level by a combination of practice; use of mannequins, actors or other students, and stage scenarios. Required verifications of specific skills may be included. Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306

EMSP 2143 Assessment Based Management

The capstone course of the EMSP program. Designed to provide for teaching and evaluating comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to integrate path pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for patients with common complaints. Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2137, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2444, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2237, EMSP 1161, EMSP 2434, EMSP 2205, EMSP 1162, Co-requisites EMSP 2366

EMSP 2205 Emergency Medical Service Operations

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence to safely manage the scene of an emergency. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to safely manage medical incidents, rescue situation, hazardous material and crime scenes. Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, EMSP 1338. EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2137, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2444, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2237, EMSP 1161, Co-requisites: EMSP 2434, EMSP 1162 

EMSP 2237 Emergency Procedures II

Instruction in a laboratory environment concentrating on development of practical medical skills and critical thinking abilities. Students will master a variety of skills appropriate to their training level by a combination of practice; use of mannequins, actors or other students, and stage scenarios. Required verifications of specific skills may be included. : Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2137, Co-requisites: EMSP 1355, EMSP 2444, EMSP 2330.

EMSP 2306 Emergency Pharmacology

A comprehensive course covering all aspects of the utilization of medications in treating emergency situations. The course is designed to complement cardiology, special populations, and medical emergency course medication in emergency situations. Students will demonstrate understanding of the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinectics, indications, contraindications, possible side effects, and common drug interactions of a variety of medication used in out-of-hospital medic care. Prerequisites:TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, Co-requisites: EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356.

EMSP 2330 Introduction to Populations

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of ill or injured patients in nontraditional populations. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric patients, diverse patients, and chronically ill patients. Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2137, Co-requisites: EMSP 1355, EMSP 2444, EMSP 2237.

EMSP 2366 Clinical – Emergency Medical Technology/Technical

A health-related, work–based learning experience that helps enable the student apply specialized occupations theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2137, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2444, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2237, EMSP 1161, EMSP 2434, EMSP 2205, EMSP 1162, Co-requisites EMSP 2143.

EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to help reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the medical patient. Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2137, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2444, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2237, EMSP 1161, Co-requisites: EMSP 2205, EMSP 1162.

EMSP 2444 Cardiology

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to integrate patho-physiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression, and implement a treatment plan for the cardiac patient. Prerequisites: TSI Complete, CPR, BIOL 2401/2404, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1160, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2137, Co-requisites: EMSP 1355, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2237.