Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department at Collin College educates and develops quality emergency medical professionals in the science and art of prehospital emergency medicine. The department incorporates advanced technology, experienced instructors, and evidence-based practices within a culture that emphasizes integrity, accountability, and responsibility. Proficient and patient-centered, Collin College EMS graduates enter the North Texas community prepared to meet the emergency needs of our neighbors.

 

This program prepares students for skills proficiency verification by the training program medical director; and the written exam administered by National Registry. A licensed paramedic has an associate degree (or higher) and tests on the same skills for EMT-Paramedic. Learn more by contacting the EMS office at 972.548.6530.

 

Licensure Notice:

Collin College's training programs are designed to meet Texas licensure requirements. Please review the Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure for more information. Once a student successfully completes requirements for the National Registry, he or she may become certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Division. Both levels of certification require periodic and specific recertification hours and activities to continue to practice as an emergency medical technician.

 

Students planning to transfer to a college or university should check with Collin College academic advisors. Also check the degree requirement of the intended transfer college prior to beginning this program to verify course degree applicability.

 

Students who have been involved with the criminal justice system, please be advised that your background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department director. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

 

 This program has three options:

• OSA – Emergency Medical Services Professions prepares students for entry-level positions as an Emergency Medical Technician
• Level 1 Certificate - Paramedic students completing the certificate are well positioned for higher paying jobs.
• AAS – Emergency Medical Services Professions degree will benefit students seeking promotion in the EMS field.

 

Notice: Effective immediately, admitted students into the program will need to provide American Heart Association proof of BLS certification on the first day of class. Additionally, this card must have an expiration date not less than 12-months from the start of your course. American Red Cross BLS Provider cards will not be accepted.

Visit the Emergency Medical Technician program information page to learn about program and clinical requirements, uniform and supplies, and to apply to the program.

Visit the Paramedic program information page to learn about program and clinical requirements, uniform and supplies, and to apply to the program.

Visit the Emergency Medical Technology course page to learn about this CE opportunity.

The Department of Emergency Medical Services is located on the McKinney campus in the Health Science Building on the first floor. 

 

EMS Office Location:

Cary A. Israel Health Science Building
Office H128
2300 W. University Drive
McKinney, TX 75071

View the McKinney Campus Map

Visit the Advisory Board Members page for a list of EMS Advisory Board Members.