Paramedic Program Schedule & Admission

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE 

Orientation is mandatory. Orientation dates will be provided when available.

PROGRAM / CLASS	DURATION	DAYS
Spring 2023 (Shift-based class)	January 2023 - May 2024 (16 months)	Meets every 3rd day, except for Sunday
Fall Program 2023 (Monday - Friday class)	October 2023 - May 2024  (8 months)	Monday - Friday

 

PARAMEDIC PROGRAM ADMISSION

Program Enrollment Requirements

Navarro College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs meet the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) requirements for certification eligibility. Upon successful completion of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate program or the Paramedic program (certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree), students must be eligible for DSHS’s required National Registry of EMT/Paramedic certification examination.

Requirements to become enrolled in the program include:

• Texas Success Initiative (TSI) completion

• Criminal Background check

• Drug screening

• Health assessment by a physician

• Up-to-date vaccination

• Mandatory attendance at orientation

• Complete enrollment package provided at the time of registration

 

Important Information about Felony Convictions and Drug Screenings An applicant convicted of a felony and/or misdemeanor offense may or may not be eligible for participation and/or state certification. Any applicant who has a drug screening returned as questionable or positive, must follow the program’s policy of speaking with a Medical Review Officer and may or may not be dismissed from the program.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

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Step 1: Apply to Navarro College

1. Submit an Application for Admission to Navarro College

2. Complete EMS Enrollment Requirements*

 

Additional Requirements 

1. Must have EMT Basic Certificate Certification

2. Must have EMT National Registry

3. Must complete one of the following prerequisites. A glossary defining terms related to Course Sections is accessible on the Catalog Course Descriptions page:

BIOL 2401 (Anatomy & Physiology I) or

BIOL 2404 (Anatomy & Physiology)

 

*Information regarding EMS Enrollment Requirements 1. Navarro College Identification (ID) number after you apply for admission to Navarro College 2. TSI requirements 3. Immunizations (see information below regarding immunizations)

Immunizations A. The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation Community Standards Listen require that all students in health-related programs complete the following immunizations before applying to programs where patient contact is a component. B. If you know you will be registering for our Emergency Medical Technician program within the next year, you will need to start these now because some will take up to 7 months to complete the series. C. In order to be eligible to apply, you will need to have proof that you have completed the following immunizations: - Hepatitis B – Complete series of three or Positive Titer** - Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - Series of two immunizations needed or Positive Titer** - Varicella – Two immunizations or Positive Titer** - 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 included in the registration packet D. **Notes: Titers showing positive immunity to the diseases will be acceptable. Record must display Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and lab values and ranges E. Tuberculosis Test: Blood test required yearly or inquire about skin test

 

Step 2: Paramedic Program Registration

Registration must be completed with the EMS Department through the Academic Advisors on the Navarro College-Waxahachie location. Students are encouraged to frequently contact their Academic Advisors for progress in the registration process.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card is required by the 1st day of class
  Must be American Heart Healthcare Provider. This class is offered at Navarro College through the Continuing Education Department or by phone at (972) 923-6441. 
  
  

 

Step 3: Post-Registration Requirements

1. You will need to be prepared to meet the following additional requirements – before the first day of class – if you are accepted to the EMS program:

A. CPR Certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider)

B. Physical Exam

C. Criminal Background Check

D. Health Insurance

 

2. You will learn more about these requirements after you have successfully registered for the current semester and you have received your EMS packet. Mandatory orientation dates are provided in the EMS packet after registering with a program.

3. Drug Screenings include urine and/or hair follicle samples.