Parametic Application Requirements

Thank you for your interest in the Emergency Medical Services Education Program (EMS). This program combines state-of-the-art equipment  with highly academic and field knowledgeable faculty, instructors and staff for effective

teaching and training. This ensures that students possess the skills and knowledge necessary to perform in a variety of emergency situations once their education is complete. 

 

EMS training at the Paramedic level requires dedication, discipline and physical and mental fitness. Potential EMS workers should be aware that they will be charged with the responsibility of saving the lives of critically ill or injured patients. Therefore, students in the program are held to very high standards. Immunizations must be up-to-date and you should aim to have a copy of all immunization records ready to upload to your clinical portal by the first day of class for your semester.

 

Program Admission Information

The Paramedic Program is a limited admissions program involving a competitive process, and we cap our classes at 24 students per class. There are different requirements for civilians than fire department sponsored students. Please read below for details on our process before submitting an application. You are entering into a very detailed-oriented profession. Your attention to detail starts with this process. 

 

All Sponsored students are automatically accepted, however you need to be accepted by Collin College; complete the paramedic application and attach NREMT or Texas EMT Certification.  

 

***IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENTS TO HAVE THEIR OWN LAPTOP FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE COURSE.***

Once accepted to the Paramedic program and you register for classes we will be communicating through your COLLIN EMAIL ADDRESS ONLY.

 

 

Application Process

 

Step 1: Apply

You must first apply to and be accepted by Collin College in order to access the EMS Paramedic application. Go to www.collin.edu and select "APPLY” as a CREDIT student (not Continuing Education). Note: only your collin CWID can be used to open and access the EMT application. (see below for application troubleshooting)

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If you were a Collin College student and more than one semester has past, make sure you are active in the system as a current, credit student and can register for your class in the designated class semester by contacting the Admissions office.  

 

Provide the college with all the required documents.  (You will receive an email with a list of required documents for the college after your Collin College application is accepted.) Although the EMS department does not require official transcripts, the Admissions department does. There is mandatory training and health related documents required by Admissions also.

 

Make sure you select the box for Certificate - Pre-Paramedic (CER_EPAR_HE) in the Intended Academic Goal section. Then, select Emergency Medical Services.

 

Meningitis Vaccination Requirement: Texas State Law requires most new students under the age of 22 entering a higher education institution to show proof of having the vaccine 10 days prior to the start of the term. View more information on the meningitis requirement. Note: The meningitis vaccination is required by Collin College as part of admission to the college

 

 

Step 2: Assesment

You must complete the Accuplacer Exam before completing the application. This exam is an in-person exam.

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Results from the Accuplacer test will be used to make program admissions decisions. Therefore, regardless of degrees and/or academic standing, must complete an entrance assessment exam for EMS writing, reading and arithmetic. This test is specifically designed for our EMT Education Program and is not the same as the college entrance exams. You may take this test two times per semester. This test is valid for 12 months for our application purposes. 

 

Visit Accuplacer Take A Placement Test

 

The minimum acceptable scores are: AccuPlacer WritePlacer (4); Accuplacer Reading (250) and AccuPlacer Arithmetic (250). 

 

NOTE: Sponsored students are exempt from this requirement.  

If you feel you require special accommodations for the Accuplacer entrance exam, please apply to our ACCESS office prior to scheduling your Accuplacer.

TSI Testing: You will not need to take the TSI Assessment if you are only taking our EMT class. You must take the TSI Assessment if you are taking other courses.

 

 

Step 3: EMT Certification

Attach your NREMT OR TEXAS certification to the application.  Must be EMT certified by the application deadline date.

 

 

Step 4: Transcripts

Be prepared to attach your unofficial transcripts to the application (Sponsored students are exempt from this). Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum of a cumulative/overall 2.0 GPA, no exceptions. (We do not accept transfer reports from one college to another.) Make certain your transcripts show your GPA or they will not be accepted. FOR NON COLLEGE STUDENTS: Upload a copy of your high school diploma or GED.

 

 

Step 5: Basic Life Support

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.  If you need to attend a class to obtain an American Heart Association BLS Provider card, please follow the link provided to schedule your class. The appropriate class is EMSP 1019 CPR Basic Life Support. 

BLS Schedule of Classes

 

 

Step 6: Clinical Requirements

You must be up-to-date on all vaccinations. The Collin College Department of EMS requires a criminal background check as well as tracking for immunization health records. Upon acceptance into the program, students will be required to upload the following clinical readiness documentation before the start of clinical rotations. Proof of immunization records must be from an official medical or government source. Detailed instructions will be provided to you at your mandatory class orientation including deadlines for immunizations set by the Clinical Coordinator.

Although the following documentation is required on the first day of class or by clinicals deadline, start now making sure you have met these requirements and have your documents ready to upload. You will only need to upload your CPR certification (if applicable) to the Paramedic application.

View Clinical Requirements  

Step 7: Complete the Paramedic Application

Before you begin the application, make sure you have the following attachments available to upload:

Once you have submitted your application, you cannot make changes. If you failed to attach a document, you must complete a new application. You must be up-to-date on all vaccinations and bring your shot records with you to orientation.  Make sure you review the requirements under the clinical requirements link.

Submit Paramedic Application

 

 

Step 8: After Application Completion

Applicants will be emailed after the application deadline date with interview information/time.  Sponsored students are not required to interview. Interviews are held in-person on the McKinney campus and only on the date specified. No exceptions.

 

After Interviews

Once the accepted applicants are determined and approval is received from the Director, students will receive a letter from the Director via email. If accepted into the program, your letter will include important information with registration instructions.  You will need to register by the date listed in the letter for certification of the roster. There will also be clinical paperwork attached that needs to be completed, printed, and brought to class orientation on the first day of class.

 

 

Mandatory Orientation

Paramedic class orientation attendance is mandatory, without exception. Clinical class orientation attendance is mandatory, without exception. There are three clinical courses that meet on non-class days at area hospitals and other facilities throughout the program and students must complete a minimum of ten (10) shifts every third day on an ambulance near the end of the program.

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Application Troubleshooting

This is an online application created with Google Forms. You will need to use a google account or create one to submitt your application. This is to allow new incoming Collin College students to fill out the application without a Collin College Email Address.

 

If you have any questions or need help submitting the form please email us at EMSInfo@collin.edu or contact us at 972.548.6530.

 

Contact Student Technical Support for any other technical issues within Collin College

Phone: 972.377.1777 | Email: studenthelpdesk@collin.edu