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Introduction - Emergency Medical Technology
The Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) curriculum includes a combination of class lectures, skills training and clinical training in hospital and ambulance settings. The EMT program at San Jacinto College meets Texas Department of Health (TDH) and the National Registry of EMT’s requirements for certifi cation eligibility, and successful students may take the TDH required National Registry Emergency Medical Services Examination for certification.

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Programs are accredited by the Texas Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Management, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP).

Students must meet departmental standards to take the National Registry certification examination. A fee is charged by the TDH and the National Registry of EMT’s for certification examinations. There may also be additional charges for field experiences.

The EMT program is designed for persons seeking positions in the emergency healthcare field, such as ambulance personnel, safety engineers, industrial nurses, rescue squad workers, childcare personnel, policemen and firemen, as well as anyone who supervises or is responsible for the safety and well being of a number of people.

The philosophy of the Department of Emergency Medical Technology adheres to the philosophy of The San Jacinto College District. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics provide pre-hospital emergency medical care, rescue and transportation of the sick and injured.

Emergency Medical Services education is a lifetime process of increasing knowledge and skills appropriate to the ever growing and changing field of emergency medicine. It is the responsibility of the faculty to design and implement the educational experiences needed for a student to establish the knowledge and job entry-level skills to practice pre-hospital emergency care and crisis intervention.

The Department of Emergency Medical Technology adheres to the curricula set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Texas Department of Health, the American Heart Association, and the National Basic Trauma Life Support Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Components of the curriculum include anatomical and physiological functions and dysfunctions, treatment modalities, rescue, management, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support, Pediatric Advance Life Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Providers, and ethical-legal responsibilities.

Anatomy and physiology requirements for the Associate of Applied Science, Certificate of Technology and Occupational Certificate require successful completion of the Emergency Medical Technology version of the VNSG 1320 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health. However, those students planning to pursue a bachelors degree, or those planning to transition to other health sciences are advised to complete BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II), or to seek the advice of counselors or program advisors for consideration of applicability and transferability of VNSG 1320, BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402.

Computer literacy requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree require successful completion to the ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I course. However, those students planning to ultimately pursue a bachelor’s degree are advised to take the BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications course or to seek the advice of counselors or program advisors for consideration of applicability and transferability of ITSC 1309.

Objectives

Upon completion of the program, the emergency medical technology student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge base and skills necessary for pre-hospital emergency medical care and patient management.
2. Demonstrate accepted characteristics of professionalism and compassionate patient management.
3. Utilize accepted knowledge and skills principles to provide emergency medical care in the pre-hospital setting.
4. Utilize communication skills to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships in the realm of emergency medical care.
5. Assume responsibility for continuing education to maintain professional competency and to meet state and national certifi cation requirements.
6. Function in the capacity of an emergency medical team leader.
7. Participate as a member of the emergency medical services community in providing pre-hospital care, EMS system development, and education.
8. Successfully pass the National Registry of EMT’s registry examination for certification in the field of emergency medical services, as required for certification in the state of Texas.

1. Students registering for the Emergency Medical Technology program must be potentially eligible to write the National Registry of EMT’s certification exam upon successful completion of the program. An applicant convicted of a felony and/or misdemeanor offense may or may not be eligible to write the state exam.
2. Students must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to receive certifi cation from the Texas Department of Health. Students younger than 18 years of age should contact the EMT Department prior to registration.
3. Students must have a high school diploma or GED certificate to be eligible to receive certification from the Texas Department of Health.
4. Each EMSP student is required to pay the cost of the Texas Department of Health and National Registry application fees and/or any associated fees directly to the Texas Department of Health or National Registry of EMTs.
5. Each EMSP student who registers for an EMSP clinical or practicum course (EMSP 1160, 1260, 2161, 2162, 2168) will be required to purchase appropriate clinical attire and equipment.
6. Each student who registers for an EMSP clinical or practicum course (EMSP 1160, 1260, 2161, 2162, 2168) will be charged an insurance fee each semester for malpractice liability insurance. It is strongly recommended that students have or acquire personal health insurance if enrolled in the above courses.
7. A prescribed physical examination may be required for some clinical and ambulance rotations, based on affiliation agreements. In those cases, proof of the physical examination must be on fi le in the EMSP office prior to attending those rotations.
8. All students enrolled in health-related courses must show proof of one dose of vaccine administered on or after their first birthday or serological confi rmation of immunity for measles/mumps/ rubella. Vaccines are required every ten years after the dose obtained on or after the fourth birthday for tetanus/diphtheria. Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all EMSP Level I certifi cation courses and required for advanced classes. Students must present proof of having taken a Tuberculosis skin test in the past 12 months, demonstrating to be free of TB. Students must also declare to have had chickenpox previously or must have received Varicella vaccination. Other immunizations may also be required by some clinical sites. Proof of current immunizations must be on fi le in the EMSP office prior to attending clinical or internship rotations.
9. Clinical site and time assignments are made at the discretion of the College and its affi liates and are subject to change without notice.
10. Each student is required to present proof of current CPR certification for health professionals from either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association to complete EMSP 1160, 1260, 1305, 1338, 1355, 1356, 2161, 2162, 2168, 2243, 2330, 2348, and 2444.