Emergency Medical Services
The Emergency Medical Services program will prepare students to deliver out-of-hospital emergency care at the scene of an accident or a medical emergency. EMTs and Paramedics typically serve as vital members of the Emergency Medical Services team who can, with competence, use their medical skills to relieve suffering, reduce injury severity, and prevent death.
General admission to the College does not imply admission to all programs of the College. The Nursing and Allied Health Division offers Selective Programs with application requirements. Application requirements are included in the description of each program. In addition, some Selective Programs have a Competitive Entry selection process based on a competitive point system.
- Delivery:
- Basic: McAllen - Days & Nights; Starr County - Days
- Advanced: McAllen - Days & Nights
- Paramedic: McAllen - Days
- Start:
- Basic & Advanced: Fall, Spring, & Summer
- Paramedic: Fall
- Locations:
- Nursing Allied Health Campus - McAllen
- Starr County Campus - Rio Grande City
Information Sessions
Students interested in the Emergency Medical Services Program are required to attend an EMS Program information session.
Schedule an Information Session
Noah Lopez, Guided Pathway Specialist
For additional information contact:
The EMS Department
Phone: 956-872-3178
Email: EMSDept@southtexascollege.edu
Program Application
EMS Program applications are available below or at EMS Program and will be discussed and completed during advisement prior to registration. Please contact Guided Pathway Specialist, Noah Lopez at 956-872-3192 or nlopez32@southtexascollege.edu for additional information.
EMS Online Application
Spring 2025 Application Deadline: January 16, 2025
For information on how to complete the Complio requirements view:
Complio Process
Complio Tutorial Videos
Application Requirements
- Participate in the Prospective Student Information Session.
- Be admitted to the college as a high school graduate or GED equivalent, except for dual credit students.
- EMT-Basic Certificate TSI exempt.
- Advanced EMT Certificate TSI exempt.
- Paramedic Certificate or AAS Degree Option: Meet TSI College Readiness Standards or meet TSI exemption standards.
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed at STC or, if currently a high school student, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on the high school transcript.
- Be 18-years of age to be eligible for certification by the Texas Department of State and Health Services or National Registry.
- Hold a valid Texas Driver’s License or Texas ID.
- Clinical/Practicum Requirements (Complio)
Pass a criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen, current CPR status, current accident/health insurance and complete all required immunizations including Hepatitis B series. https://nah.southtexascollege.edu/clinical_affairs.html - If you have a criminal record and would like to be evaluated for eligibility, contact the Department of State Health Service - Office of EMS and Trauma Systems Coordination 512-834-6740 for more information. The Petition for EMS Criminal History Pre-Screening form and the Texas Fingerprint Service Code form are available at www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/formsresources.shtm.
- Submit a completed program application.
- Meet the technical standards of the program.
Program Orientation
EMT Basic Spring 2025 Orientation
Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: NAH Building A, Rooms 101 & 102
AEMT Spring 2025 Orientation
Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: NAH Building A, Computer Lab 2.424
*Must purchase FISDAP EMT Entrance Exam before Orientation.
- Purchase Link: FISDAP EMT Entrance Exam
- FISDAP Course ID: 26F6B6
Paramedic Spring 2025 Orientation
Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: NAH Building A, Room 4.402
*Must purchase FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam before Orientation.
- Purchase Link: FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam
- FISDAP Course ID: A53B67
Program Selection Process
Students accepted on a first-come first-serve basis until maximum class size reached. A waiting list for the next available class is established if more applications are received that can be accommodated.
Goals
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession, with exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Services (Advanced), and Emergency Medical Technician/Basic and First Responder Levels.
Accreditation
South Texas College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
EMS Annual Program Outcomes | |
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Retention/Attrition | 2022: 73.9% |
National Registry (Students attempting exam) | 2022: 82.4% |
Positive Job Placement | 2022: 100% |
- Degree Plans
- Faculty
For faculty not listed, please contact the department.
- Staff
- Prior Learning Assessment
- Career Exploration
For more information about the paramedic employment, statistics, and technical skills refer to: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2041.00
Work Environment
A student graduating with an EMS Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree will be prepared to fill positions in Emergency Medical Services, Private Ambulance Companies, Air Ambulance Services, Oil Rigs, and Hospitals.
Potential Job Opportunities
Employment of EMSs is expected to grow much faster than the average for other occupations. Driving the growth is the expanding population. The number of older people, who are more likely to need emergency services, is increasing rapidly. Additional job openings will occur as more states begin to allow EMS Paramedics to perform primary care on the scene without transporting the patient to a medical facility. Most job openings will occur because of this occupation's substantial replacement needs.
Salary Data
Earnings of EMSs depend on the employment setting and geographic location as well as the individual's training and experience.
- Average Wage: $25,000/year
- Top Earners: $59,000/year
- Resources
Handbooks
Book List
Helpful Links
Contact Emergency Medical Services Program
Program Chair
Carlos Tello
NAHC 3.314
Program Advising
Noah Lopez
Guided Pathway Specialist
956-872-3192
NAH A-100
Department Email
EMSDept@southtexascollege.edu