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Emergency Medical Services
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program prepares students to respond quickly and effectively in critical situations. Through hands-on training and real-world experience, students gain the skills and knowledge needed for certification and a career in emergency care. Graduates leave ready to serve their communities with confidence, compassion, and professionalism.
Programs
Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S.
The two-year Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program goal is to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels. The paramedic program is fully accredited by: The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP): Address: 25400 US HWY 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 Phone: 727.210.2350. Fax: 727.210.2354. www.caahep.org. CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines are monitored and applied by: The Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions CoAEMSP): Address: 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, Phone: 214–703-8445. Fax: 214-703-8992; www.coaemsp.org
Successful program graduates are awarded certificates of completion to become certified as an EMT, AEMT (Advanced EMT), or Paramedic practitioner. After paramedic coursework is completed an AAS in Emergency Medical Services can be obtained. Licensure to practice will be granted via the Texas Department of State Health Services once the National Registry Certification Test is passed.
The program is designed to orient students to entry and advanced-level emergency care as it relates to assessment, treatment, management, and ongoing evaluation of the critically ill and injured patients in their care. Advanced standing credit may be awarded for relevant education and/or experience.
NOTE: Upon successful completion of EMSP 1501/1160, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry EMT exam. Upon successful completion of EMSP 1338, 2205,1356,1355 and 1263, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry AEMT Exam. Upon successful completion of EMSP 2306, 2444, 2160, 2434, 2430, 2261, 2262, and 2143, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic exam.
Students accepted into the EMS program are required to pay a liability insurance fee which protects the students against losses resulting from malpractice claims. Clinical assignments are made in more than one hospital and field internship site, and all students are expected to rotate through clinical sites as assigned. Transportation between locations is the responsibility of the student. Students must complete all hourly requirements as filed with the Texas Department of State Health Services and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Applicants must submit documents required by the Emergency Medical Services program, to CastleBranch, an online platform for entrance into the program. Applicants educated in non-English speaking countries must complete the TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 20 in each of the 4 required elements.
“Accreditation” is a review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs. In the United States, accreditation is a major way that students, families, government officials, and the press know that an institution or program provides a quality education.
The paramedic program is fully accredited by:
The Houston City College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) 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 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445 www.coaemsp.org
- Arcadian EMS
- Bayou City EMS
- Bellaire FD / EMS
- Best Care EMS
- Brazoria County ESD #3
- City Ambulance
- Community Volunteer Fire/EMS Department
- ESD #11
- Global Medical Response EMS
- Fort Bend County EMS
- Harris County Emergency Corp - HCEC ESD 1
- Harris County ESD#9--Cy Fair FD
- Harris Health System
- Houston Fire Department
- Houston Recovery Center
- Jacinto City FD
- City of Laporte
- Memorial Hermann TMC and Children's Memorial Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
- Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD) EMS
- National Care EMS
- North Channel EMS ESD #6
- Orion EMS
- Texas Children’s Hospital - TMC
- Texas Children's Hospital - West
- The Methodist Hospital - Sugarland
- UT Harris County Psychiatric Center
- The Village Fire/EMS Department
- Westlake Fire/EMS Department
Students will be able to:
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Perform patient assessment to formulate treatment plan
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Demonstrate the ability to deliver medications appropriately
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Evaluate the ability to make ethical and moral patient care decisions
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Demonstrate appropriate behavior while interacting with EMS preceptor and team members during EMS rotations.
Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Programs (CoAEMSP)
Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Program Report
NREMT Cognitive Paramedic Test Report
| Graduation Year | # of Graduates | # Attempting Test | # Passing 1st Attempt | # Passing - Subsequent Attempt | Total Passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 13 (100%) |
National Registry Written Exam Threshold – 70%
Paramedic Program Retention Report
|
Graduate Year |
# Students Started |
# Students Non-Academic / Self Drop |
# Students Academic Drop |
# Students Graduated |
Retention |
|
2024 |
16 |
N/A |
3 |
13 |
81% |
Retention Threshold set by CoAEMSP – 70%
Paramedic Placement – Postgraduate
| Graduate Year | Placement Rate |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 100% |
Placement Threshold set by CoAEMSP – 70%
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Vicki May
Ingrid Hence
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S. Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Emergency Medical Services - Advanced Technician, C1
The two-year Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is designed to prepare individuals as competent, entry-level pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services Practitioners. The program is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756-6039, Telephone: 727.210.2350, Fax: 727.210.2354, www.caahep.org, of the American Medical Association (AMA), 515 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60610, 312.464.4635.
Successful program graduates are awarded certificates of completion to become certified as an EMT, AEMT (Advanced EMT), or Paramedic practitioner. After paramedic coursework is completed an AAS in Emergency Medical Services can be obtained. Licensure to practice will be granted via the Texas Department of State Health Services once the National Registry Certification Test is passed.
The program is designed to orient students to entry and advanced-level emergency care as it relates to assessment, treatment, management, and ongoing evaluation of the critically ill and injured patients in their care. Advanced standing credit may be awarded for relevant education and/or experience.
NOTE: Upon successful completion of EMSP 1501/1160, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry EMT exam. Upon successful completion of EMSP 1338, 2205,1356,1355 and 1263, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry AEMT Exam. Upon successful completion of EMSP 2306, 2444, 2160, 2434, 2430, 2261, 2262, and 2143, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic exam.
Students accepted into the EMS program are required to pay a liability insurance fee which protects the students against losses resulting from malpractice claims. Clinical assignments are made in more than one hospital and field internship site, and all students are expected to rotate through clinical sites as assigned. Transportation between locations is the responsibility of the student. Students must complete all hourly requirements as filed with the Texas Department of State Health Services and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Applicants must submit documents required by the Emergency Medical Services program, to CastleBranch, an online platform for entrance into the program. Applicants educated in non-English speaking countries must complete the TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 20 in each of the 4 required elements.
“Accreditation” is a review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs. In the United States, accreditation is a major way that students, families, government officials, and the press know that an institution or program provides a quality education.
The paramedic program is fully accredited by:
The Houston City College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) 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 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445 www.coaemsp.org
The Emergency Medical Services program graduates licensures/certifications are issued by the nationally recognized National Registry of EMTs.
2021-2022 Third-Party Licensure/Certification Exam Results
Occupational licensure and/or certification pass rates reported by academic calendar year (Sept. 1–Aug. 31). Results for the 2020-2021 academic year is provided for comparison.
|
Program/ Aligned Award |
Agency Standard |
HCC Standard |
2020–2021 Pass Rate (# Passed) |
2020–2021 Results |
2021-2022 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EMT - Advanced Technician C1 |
70% |
75% |
89% (25) |
93% (25) |
Exceeds Expectation |
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Vicki May
Ingrid Hence
- Duration
- 1.5 semesters (part time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 19
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View the Emergency Medical Services - Advanced Technician, C1 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic, C1
The two-year Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is designed to prepare individuals as competent, entry-level pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services Practitioners. The program is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756-6039, Telephone: 727.210.2350, Fax: 727.210.2354, www.caahep.org, of the American Medical Association (AMA), 515 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60610, 312.464.4635.
Successful program graduates are awarded certificates of completion to become certified as an EMT, AEMT (Advanced EMT), or Paramedic practitioner. After paramedic coursework is completed an AAS in Emergency Medical Services can be obtained. Licensure to practice will be granted via the Texas Department of State Health Services once the National Registry Certification Test is passed.
The program is designed to orient students to entry and advanced-level emergency care as it relates to assessment, treatment, management, and ongoing evaluation of the critically ill and injured patients in their care. Advanced standing credit may be awarded for relevant education and/or experience.
NOTE: Upon successful completion of EMSP 1501/1160, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry EMT exam. Upon successful completion of EMSP 1338, 2205,1356,1355 and 1263, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry AEMT Exam. Upon successful completion of EMSP 2306, 2444, 2160, 2434, 2430, 2261, 2262, and 2143, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic exam.
Students accepted into the EMS program are required to pay a liability insurance fee which protects the students against losses resulting from malpractice claims. Clinical assignments are made in more than one hospital and field internship site, and all students are expected to rotate through clinical sites as assigned. Transportation between locations is the responsibility of the student. Students must complete all hourly requirements as filed with the Texas Department of State Health Services and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Applicants must submit documents required by the Emergency Medical Services program, to CastleBranch, an online platform for entrance into the program. Applicants educated in non-English speaking countries must complete the TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 20 in each of the 4 required elements.
Accreditation is a review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs. In the United States, accreditation is a major way that students, families, government officials, and the press know that an institution or program provides a quality education.
The paramedic program is fully accredited by: The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP): Address: 25400 US HWY 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 Phone: 727.210.2350. Fax: 727.210.2354. www.caahep.org. Add: The Houston City College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) 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 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445 www.coaemsp.org
The Emergency Medical Services program graduates licensures/certifications are issued by the nationally recognized National Registry of EMTs.
2021-2022 Third-Party Licensure/Certification Exam Results
Occupational licensure and/or certification pass rates reported by academic calendar year (Sept. 1–Aug. 31). Results for the 2020-2021 academic year is provided for comparison.
|
Program/ Aligned Award |
Agency Standard |
HCC Standard |
2020–2021 Pass Rate (# Passed) |
2020–2021 Results |
2021-2022 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EMT – Paramedic C1 |
70% |
75% |
96% (24) |
93% (14) |
Exceeds Expectation |
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Vicki May
Ingrid Hence
- Duration
- 3 semesters (part time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 40
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View the Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic, C1 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
RN to Paramedic, E.S.C.
The RN to Paramedic Enhanced Skills Certificate will apply previous clinical knowledge to field situations and supplement it with additional knowledge and skills related to pre-hospital situations. This intensive certificate will cover such topics as patient assessment, rapid extrication, intubation, pre-hospital medications, equipment and patient managemen
Successful program graduates are awarded certificates of completion to become certified as an EMT, AEMT (Advanced EMT), or Paramedic practitioner. After paramedic coursework is completed an AAS in Emergency Medical Services can be obtained. Licensure to practice will be granted via the Texas Department of State Health Services once the National Registry Certification Test is passed.
The program is designed to orient students to entry and advanced-level emergency care as it relates to assessment, treatment, management, and ongoing evaluation of the critically ill and injured patients in their care. Advanced standing credit may be awarded for relevant education and/or experience.
NOTE: Upon successful completion of EMSP 1501/1160, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry EMT exam. Upon successful completion of EMSP 1338, 2205,1356,1355 and 1263, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry AEMT Exam. Upon successful completion of EMSP 2306, 2444, 2160, 2434, 2430, 2261, 2262, and 2143, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic exam.
Students accepted into the EMS program are required to pay a liability insurance fee which protects the students against losses resulting from malpractice claims. Clinical assignments are made in more than one hospital and field internship site, and all students are expected to rotate through clinical sites as assigned. Transportation between locations is the responsibility of the student. Students must complete all hourly requirements as filed with the Texas Department of State Health Services and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Applicants must submit documents required by the Emergency Medical Services program, to CastleBranch, an online platform for entrance into the program. Applicants educated in non-English speaking countries must complete the TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 20 in each of the 4 required elements.
Accreditation is a review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs. In the United States, accreditation is a major way that students, families, government officials, and the press know that an institution or program provides a quality education.
The paramedic program is fully accredited by:
The Houston City College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) 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 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445 www.coaemsp.org.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Vicki May
Ingrid Hence
- Duration
- 1 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Enhanced Skills Certificate: 9
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View the RN to Paramedic, E.S.C. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Public Safety Telecommunicator - 911 Dispatcher, O.S.A.
This program offers academic instructional and hands-on skills training covering all three-curriculum topics in Public Safety (Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS). Students will learn to demonstrate radio operations, identify legal issues regarding telecommunications, process radio logs and documentation, and prioritize emergency calls for management. The Tele-communicator curriculum approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) prepares students for the Basic Tele-communicator licensing exam.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) establishes eligibility. HCC requires documentation a cadet that is competent at college-level reading and writing prior to admission. An academic advisor will examine your transcript to determine if you meet the academic prerequisite.
The general requirements are listed below:
- High School Diploma or GED
- College Ready Reading and Writing
- 18 Years of Age Before Graduation from the Academy
- Generally, No Prior Convictions, Community Supervision or Deferred Adjudication
- Fingerprint Submission
- Examination by a Physician; Including a Drug Screen
- Examination by a Psychologist
- Honorable Discharge if Prior Military Service
- United States Citizen
- Social Security Card
Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card
Fingerprinting including criminal background check.
Have Questions?
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Dwight Allen, Jessica Snead
Fire Technology
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this award: 218
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View the Public Safety Telecommunicator - 911 Dispatcher, O.S.A. to see the total courses required.
- Cost
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Total Program Tuition: $865.00
Tuition does not include books, course material or vouchers for certification exams.
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) for Continuing Education Students