Emergency Medical Services Programs
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.
EMT Quick Facts (PDF)
The Paramedic program prepares students to function as entry level paramedics. AAS and Certificate degree plans
Paramedic Quick Facts (PDF)
NOTICE TO STUDENTS REGARDING LICENSINGEffective 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.shtmShould 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.shtmThis 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. |
Program Approval and Accreditation
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
Career Destination Map
Advanced Paramedic (AAS)
Paramedic (Certificate)
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT (Certificate)
Career Opportunities
Firefighter
Emt
Paramedic
ER Tech
Patient Care Technician
Flight Paramedic
Gainful Employment
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
Marketable Skills
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Transfer Opportunities
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Emergency Health Sciences, B.S.
University of North Texas
https://emds.hps.unt.edu/undergraduate-degree-bs
https://las.untdallas.edu/emsa
Creighton University
https://adultdegrees.creighton.edu/program/emergency-medical-services-major-bsems
Eastern New Mexico State University
Emergency Medical Services, B.A.A.S.
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dean’s Office
Corsicana Campus | (903) 875-7481
Program Coordinator
Waxahachie Campus | (972) 923-6447
