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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
EMSP 1160. EMT Basic Clinical. (1-0-0-4)
Prerequisite: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED within one year of
course completion date. Students will not be eligible to be certified by TDSHS until they reach 18 years of
age and have a high school diploma or GED.
Corequisite: EMSP 1501
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Upon successful
completion of EMSP 1501 and 1160 and Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) requirements,
the student will be eligible to take the Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification examination. Lab
Fee: $87 (Liability insurance required.) Lab fee includes liability insurance premium, drug screening and
scheduling package. Fee is subject to change if insurance premium or other charges change.
EMSP 1261. Paramedic Clinical I. (2-0-0-8)
Prerequisite: EMSP 1501 & 1160 with a grade of C or better and current certification or pending certification
as an EMT – Basic by TDSHS; or current certification by TDSHS as EMT – Basic and successful completion of
advanced placement requirements.
Corequisite: EMSP l338 & 1356
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lab fee: $80 Liability
insurance required. Lab fee includes skills tracker and scheduling package.
EMSP 1338. Introduction to Advanced Practice. (3-3-0-0)
Prerequisite: EMSP 1501 & 1160 with a grade of C or better and current certification or pending certification
as an EMT-Basic by TDSHS; or current certification by TDSHS as EMT-Basic and successful completion of
advanced placement requirements.
Corequisite: EMSP 1356 & 1261
Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory practices
pathophysiology, medication administration and related topics. Lab fee $90. Lab fee includes testing
package.
EMSP 1355. Trauma Management. (3-3-1-0)
Prerequisite: EMSP 1338, 1356 & 1261 with a grade of C or better or current certification as an EMT-
Intermediate by TDSHS and successful completion of advance placement requirements.
Corequisite: EMSP 2444 & 2362
Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. Lab fee.
EMSP 1356. Patient Assessm nt & Airway Management. (3-2-3-0)
Prerequisite: EMSP l50l & 1160 with a grade of C or better and current certification or pending certification
as an EMT – Basic by TDSHS; or current certification by TDSHS as EMT – Basic and successful completion of
advanced placement requirements.
Corequisite: EMSP 1338 & 1261
Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management and artificial ventilation.
Lab fee.
EMSP 1501. Emergency Medical Technician (5-4-4-0)
Prerequisite: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED within one year of
course completion date. Students will not be eligible to be certified by TDSHS until they reach 18 years of
age and have a high school diploma or GED.
Corequisite: EMSP 1160
Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Lab fee.
EMSP 2143. Ass ssment Based Mana ment. (1-0-2-0)
Prerequisite: EMSP 2434, 2330 & 2363
Corequisite: EMSP 2364
A summative experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management for the
paramedic level. Lab fee: $195 Lab fee includes diagnostic test fee and National Registry Exam registration
fee.
