Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program Schedule & Admission

Fall Program 

August 2023 – December 2023

TWTh | 0900-1600MTWTh | 1800-2100

Spring Program

January 2024 - May 2024

TWTh | 0930-1630

Summer Program

June 2024 - August 2024

TWTh | 0800-1700

EMS REQUIREMENTS

DETAILS

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Completion

Visit the Navarro College TSI Assessment page for more information on how to schedule and complete TSI Assessment test (unless exempt).

Criminal Background check

Students must make an account with CastleBranch (outside entity), which includes your background check and immunization compliance tracker. Drug screening occurs after courses have begun. Non-compliance with either may result in student being dropped.

Drug Screening

Students must make an account with CastleBranch (outside entity), which includes your background check and immunization compliance tracker. Drug screening occurs after courses have begun. Non-compliance with either may result in student being dropped.

Health assessment by a physician

Up-to-Date Vaccination

Send an email request to the EMS Program Coordinator for a CastleBranch link.

Current immunizations include:

• Hepatitis B: Complete series of three or Positive Titer (include IgG Lab value and interpretation key)

• Tuberculosis Test:  blood test required yearly or inquire about skin test.

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Series of two immunization shots needed or Postive Titer (include lgG Lab value and interpretation key)

• Varicella: Two immunization shots or Positive Titer (include IgG Lab value and interpretation key)

• Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) : immunization must be current within 5 years

• Influenza - current season immunization for Fall and Spring classes (INFO REQUIRED: name, date, lot number, site of injection, signature of person adminstering the vaccine)

Mandatory attendance at orientation

Information will be provided when available.

Complete enrollment package provided at the time of registration

Registration must be completed with the EMS Department trough the Academic Advisors at the Navarro College-Waxahachie location. Students are encouraged to frequently contact their Academic Advisors for progress in the registration process. 

NOTE: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card is required by 1st day of class. Must be American Heart Healthcare Provider. This course is offered at Navarro College through registration sign-ups on the Continuing Education Department website or by phone (972) 923-6441.

Important Information about Felony Convictions and Drug Screening

• 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.

STEP 1 

 Apply to Navarro College

Submit an Application for Admission to Navarro College .

Complete all EMS Enrollment Requirements

1. Provide your Navarro College Identification (ID) number after you apply for admission.

2. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements

3. Immunizations (see information below regarding immunizations)

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 - Rubeola/Measles, Mumps, Rubella/German Measles (MMR)* (2 series)- Varicella* (2 series)- Influenza (flu shot), current season for Fall and Spring classes (Info. required: name, date, lot number, site of injection, signature of person administering the vaccine).

D. *Notes: Titers showing positive immunity to the diseases will be acceptable. Record must display Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and lab values and ranges

E. Tuberculosis Skin Test (Chest x-ray when positive skin test) or QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT-G) test

F. Medical Release - Form is included in the registration packet.

STEP 2 

EMT Program Registration

Registration must be completed with the EMS Department through the Academic Advisors at the Navarro College-Waxahachie location. Students are encouraged to frequently contact their Academic Advisors for progress in the registration process. 

• CPR card is required by 1st day of class

  Must be American Heart Healthcare Provider - offered at Navarro College through the Continuing Education Department or by phone at (972) 923-6441.

STEP 3

Post-Registration Requirements

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.