The Emergency Medical Services system was developed to allow the emergency capabilities of the hospital to be used at the scene of the emergency to initiate care of patients. Students can begin their EMS career at the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Level and progress to the Advanced and Paramedic levels.
The EMS Program complies with all Texas Department of State Health Services regulations. The Emergency Medical Services Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions.
Admission Requirements
- Apply to College of the Mainland and complete the College requirements for admission.
- Be in good physical and mental health. The prospective student must have a physical examination by a physician and be negative for T.B. (skin test or chest x-ray). Proof of current immunizations and a Hepatitis B vaccination is required. Health forms are available from the Public Service Careers Department.
- Students must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS card prior to attending clinicals. Training is available through the Public Service Careers Department.
- Students must have an approved background check. If you have questions, please contact the instructor prior to registration.
- Information regarding specific state requirements, start dates and application can be obtained by calling the Public Service Careers Department at 409-933-8285 or the EMS Program Coordinator at 409-933-8198.
Stackable Credentials
Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify potential or enrolled students that a criminal history may make them ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. Program specific information will be provided in course syllabi.
Full-Time Schedules
Occupational Skills Award - High School - Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Certificate - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Full-Time)
Certificate - Paramedic (Full-Time)
Occupational Skills Award - High School - Basic Emergency Medical Technician*
Full-Time Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EMSP 1205 | Emergency Care Attendant | 2 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 2 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| EMSP 1501 | Emergency Medical Technician - Basic | 5 |
| EMSP 1260 | Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology | 2 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
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This Occupational Skills Award is for High School Dual Credit only.
Certificate - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Level One Certificate
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EMSP 1501 | Emergency Medical Technician - Basic | 5 |
| EMSP 1260 | Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology | 2 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| EMSP 1338 | Introduction to Advanced Practice | 3 |
| EMSP 1356 | Patient Assessment/Airway Managment | 3 |
| EMSP 1355 | Trauma Management | 3 |
| EMSP 1149 | Trauma Life Support | 1 |
| EMSP 2168 | Practicum/Field Experience-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician I | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 11 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
Certificate - Paramedic - (Paramedic Certificate to be offered Spring 2025)
Level One Certificate
Full-Time Student Schedule - For Spring 2025
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EMSP 1501 | Emergency Medical Technician - Basic | 5 |
| EMSP 1260 | Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology | 2 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| EMSP 1338 | Introduction to Advanced Practice | 3 |
| EMSP 1356 | Patient Assessment/Airway Managment | 3 |
| EMSP 1355 | Trauma Management | 3 |
| EMSP 1149 | Trauma Life Support | 1 |
| EMSP 2168 | Practicum/Field Experience-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician I | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 11 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| EMSP 2205 | EMS Operations | 2 |
| EMSP 2306 | Emergency Pharmacology | 3 |
| EMSP 2444 | Cardiology | 4 |
| EMSP 2135 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 1 |
| EMSP 2561 | Clinical - EMT Clinical - Emergency Medical Technician | 5 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| EMSP 2434 | Medical Emergencies | 4 |
| EMSP 2330 | Special Populations | 3 |
| EMSP 1147 | Pediatric Life Support | 1 |
| EMSP 1471 | Advanced Trauma Management | 4 |
| EMSP 2243 | Assessment Based Management | 2 |
| EMSP 2269 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 49 | |