General Information for Paramedic Program

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The Paramedic Program Quick Facts Brochure opens to a Portable Document Format (PDF). You may need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader plugin to view the file.

 

Program Flexibility

Daytime programs begin every fall and spring semester.  

 

Expertise

Navarro College uses instructors who are experts in their field. Instructors are members of the Navarro College family and include full-time and adjunct faculty. All are experienced paramedics either currently employed or retired. Each instructor is interviewed and chosen based on their knowledge, command of subject matter, and instructor certification.

 

Available Resources

Navarro College has the ability to provide all necessary resources to help make a class successful. New computers, textbooks, curriculum, and other instructional equipment are available to help ensure the highest quality instruction.

 

College Credit

All classes are credit classes and students finish with 34 credit hours. 

 

Degree

Paramedic Certificate hours apply to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Paramedic Degree.

 

Prerequisites

• Must have current National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Certification

• Be Texas Success Initiative (TSI )Complete

• American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Healthcare (current through duration of program)

• Successfully completed Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 2401/2404). A glossary defining terms related to Course Sections is accessible on the Catalog Course Description page.

 

Tuition

Tuition for the Paramedic program is approximately $6,800.  The tuition is based on Out-of-District rates. If you live In-District (Navarro County) tuition may be less. Malpractice insurance included.

 

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Please visit the Financial Aid Office website for information on how to apply and what types of aid are available.

• Please visit the Scholarships page for information on how to apply online.

 

Current Immunizations

(Submit an email request to the EMS Program Coordinator for a Castlebranch link)

• Hepatitis B: Complete series of three or Positive Titer**

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

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Series of two immunizations needed or Positive Titer**

• Varicella: Two immunizations or Positive Titer**

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

  • Must be completed prior to enrollment if vaccine expires during enrollment.

• Influenza: Current season immunization for Fall and Spring Classes
  (Info required: name, date, lot number, site of injection, signature of person administering the vaccine.)

• Medical Release Form. The form is inlcuded in the registration packet.

 

**Titers to include Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Lab value and interpretation key.

 

Textbooks

Books are available at the Navarro College Bookstore in Waxahachie.

• My BRADYLab with Pearson etext - Instant Access

• Paramedic Care: Principles and Practices

• Basic Arrhythmias

 

Uniform Guidelines

Uniforms are required to be worn daily throughout the program. Navarro College EMS uniform:

• Navy Blue polo shirt with EMS logo (Available at the Navarro College Bookstore)

• Dark Blue EMS pants with belt loops

• Black belt

• All Black shoes

• Navy Blue jacket (Available at the Navarro College Bookstore)

• Stethoscope

• Medical shears

• Pen light

• Safety glasses

• Gloves (one box)

• N95 mask

 

Drug Screen / Background Check

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

 

Social Security Card

A Social Security number is required for EMS clinical course requirements.

 

Additional Considerations

Successful program completion grants eligibility to sit for the National Registry Examination. Program completion does not cover additional licensing, certification, or fingerprinting fees or guarantee certification or licensure through these separate entitites. Individuals are encouraged to contact the National Registry and/or the state in which they seek licensure for further information.

 

Updated: 07/25/23

 

 

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