Program Summary
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are crucial members of the medical community who serve an important role in society. They are first responders and care takers who provide life-saving support to individuals in medical emergencies. They also provide crucial information to physicians in emergency situations.
This program offers state-of-the-art technology and high-quality, real-world training to aid students in their education and prepare them with the skills and education they need to be in the field.
Graduates from this program will have the opportunity to enter positions in emergency medicine, as EMTs and paramedics, as well as fire departments, and those interested in the pre-hospital field.
Contact
Bobby Goolsby, EMT-LP
Program Coordinator
bgoolsby@hillcollege.edu
817.760.5929
EMT Basic Courses
To be considered for registration in the EMT Basic courses, the prospective candidate must complete the following criteria:
- Complete the Hill College EMT Basic Application
- Submit documentation that you are current and up-to-date on the following immunizations
- 2-MMRs and Tetanus (within the last 7 years)
- TDAP (within adult lifetime)
- Current negative TB (2-step TB Tine Testing)
- Varicella immunity (2 shot series or serological test for immunity)
- Hepatitis B Series completed
- Complete drug screening
- Complete background check
NOTE: The prospective student is required to contact the Hill College Advising and Success Center to determine if they must complete further testing as required for general college admission.
Advanced EMT/Paramedic
To be considered for selection in the Advanced EMT/Paramedic Program, the prospective candidate must complete the following selection/testing criteria:
- Complete the Hill College Paramedic Application
- Submit all official college transcripts
- Submit documentation that you are current and up-to-date on the following immunizations
- 2-MMRs and Tetanus (within the last 7 years)
- TDAP (within adult lifetime)
- Current negative TB (2-step TB Tine Testing)
- Varicella immunity (2 shot series or serological test for immunity)
- Hepatitis B Series completed
- Current Health Care Provider CPR from AHA
- Complete health screening form
- Complete drug screening
- Complete background check
- Documented Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2) complete or exempt by Testing or exempt due to other factors. https://www.hillcollege.edu/Student/Advising/TxSuccessIn.html
NOTE: The prospective student is required to contact the Hill College Advising and Success Center to determine if they must complete further testing as required for general college admission.
Hill College maintains an open admission policy; however, the number of advanced-level EMS training students that can be accepted is limited by the availability of the institution's classroom size and clinical instruction facilities.
Students with Criminal Backgrounds
Uniforms
2 Grey Polos, 2 navy or black EMS style or Dickies pants, Solid black shoes/boots, black belt, a watch with a second hand/second counter.
Textbook
EMT Basic Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured
12th Edition
Flipped Classroom
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
ISBN 9781284227222
Cost
| Estimate Cost for the 6-hour EMT-Basic | ||||||
| Tuition In District | Tuition Out of District | Books | AHA CPR | Other costs 1 |
National Registry Testing 2 | |
| Subtotal | $582.00 | $732.00 | $232.46 | $40 |
$78.70 |
$266.00 |
| Total Program Cost | $1199.16 | $1349.16 | ||||
These costs are estimate only. There could be other fees added at the time of registration not listed above.
1 - Drug testing and background check requirements are out of pocket.
2 - Out of pocket expense.
Uniforms
2 Grey Polos, 2 navy or black EMS style or Dickies pants, Solid black shoes/boots, black belt, a watch with a second hand/second counter.
Paramedic Student Handbook
Textbooks
Nancy Caroline's Emergency: Care in the Street
9th Edition
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Navigate 2 Preferred Access
ISBN: 9781284256840
Paramedic Cardiology
Basic Arrhythmias Plus MyBRADYLab with Pearson eText - Access Card Package,
8th Edition By Gail Walraven
Date: Dec 16, 2016 by Pearson.
ISBN-10: 0-13-470107-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-470107-3
Copyright: 2017
Cost
| Estimate Cost Certificate of Technology- Paramedic (43 hours) 4 |
||||||
| Tuition In District | Tuition Out of District | Books | AHA ACLS | Other costs | National Registry Testing 2 | |
| Subtotal | $4171.00 | $5006.00 | $443.25 | $120 | $78.70 | $266.00 |
| Required academic course work to complete the Certificate of Technology | ||||||
| BIOL2401 | $431.00 | $507.00 | $335.75 | |||
| BIOL 2402 | $431.00 | $507.00 | ||||
| A&P I Lab Manual | $67.25 | |||||
| Recommended academic courses to complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree - Paramedic (60 hour) |
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| PSYC 2301 | $327.00 | $384.00 | $93.50 | |||
| ENGL 1301 | $327.00 | $384.00 | $93.50 | |||
| ENGL 2311 3 | $327.00 | $384.00 | $171.50 | |||
| A&P I | $388.00 | $488.00 | $170.00 | |||
| A&P II | $388.00 | $488.00 | $170.00 | |||
| Subtotal | $1764.00 | $1928.00 | $685.00 | |||
| Estimated Total Cost Associate of Applied Science Degree - Paramedic | ||||||
| In District | Out of District | |||||
| Total Program Cost | $7527.95 | $8526.95 | ||||
These costs are estimate only. There could be other fees added at the time of registration not listed above.
1 There will be a $25.00 per course fee for course evaluation for those students who did not receive college credit for their EMT course as long as they hold a valid Texas EMT –B certification.
1 The Paramedic program is a specialized entry program. Contact the EMSP program for further entry information.
2 Item not covered by Financial Aid.
3 Specialized permission required
4 543 Credit hours include the 6 hour EMT-Basic course previously completed.
CAAHEP Accreditation
The Hill College Emergency Medical Services Profession 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).”
To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727.210.2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
214.703.8445
FAX 214.703.8992
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022.
CAAHEP Accreditation Report
| Graduation Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of Graduates |
6 |
13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 60 |
| # of Graduates Attempting |
6 |
13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 60 |
|
# passing 1st attempt |
2 |
9 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 32 |
|
# passing subsequent attempts |
4 |
4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 22 |
|
Total Passing to Date |
6 |
13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 54 |
|
Currently Employed |
6 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
56 |
|
NREMT/State Written Exam |
83.3% |
87% |
85.7% | 90% | 77.8% | 62.5% | 81% |
|
Retention/Attrition |
60% |
81% |
82.4% | 71.4% | 77.8% | 81% | 76% |
|
Positive (Job) Placement * |
100% | 100% | 100% | 90% | 100% | 87.5% | 96.25% |
* of those who became certified
The results are published to comply with the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in the Emergency Medical Services Professions Standard V.A.H.