EMT BASIC

EMT - Basic

Our EMT program prepares graduates to serve with federal, state or local fire departments, ambulance service companies and other private and public first responder organizations. Employed as emergency medical technicians (EMTs), the quick reaction and competent care of these professionals make the difference in a variety of people’s lives, including automobile accident victims, people who suffer heart attacks and women who give birth prematurely. EMTs also provide vital services as they care for and transport the sick or injured to hospitals or other medical facilities.

Emergency medical management training is progressive, consisting of EMT-Basic. All 50 states require licensure, but levels and titles vary by state. In the next decade, an associate’s degree will be required to work as an EMT. Licensure is dependent upon a criminal background check.

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (Workforce/Continuing Education)

The program is a is a twenty-week course of study leading to the EMT-B Certificate I. Students who complete the certificate are prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Exam (NREMT) to become certified as emergency medical technicians-basic in Texas. Students in this program receive a completion certificate as an EMT-B but do not accrue college credit. This program is offered at the Erath County Campus in Stephenville, Texas. For more information, click the link below, or email ems@rangercollege.edu

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (Dual Credit/Adult Credit)

The program is a is a two-semester course of study leading to the EMT-B Certificate I. Students who complete the certificate are prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Exam (NREMT) to become certified as emergency medical technicians-basic in Texas. Students in this program earn sixteen semester hours of college credit. This program is offered at the Erath County Campus in Stephenville, Texas. For more information, click the link below, or email ems@rangercollege.edu

Clinical rotations will be scheduled by RC with efforts made to accommodate student wishes and high school timetables. Once clinicals are complete, students will sit for the National Registry exam. Ranger faculty can provide suggestions for test sites, but the ultimate responsibility for scheduling and attending lies with the student.

Location

Erath County Center

Job Outlook
Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, and acts of violence, will continue to require the skills of EMTs. Opportunities for jobs and job advancement will be best for those who have earned advanced certifications.

Contact Us
For Information: EMS@rangercollege.edu

Ranger College – Erath County
254-918-7232

JD Gambino, Program Coordinator
ems@rangercollege.edu
254-459-4401

Dr. Sandra Lee, Dean of Allied Health
slee@rangercollege.edu
325-203-5013

EMT Basic Certificate

Ranger College offers an EMT: Basic certificate with approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Completion of the program results in a certificate that can help individuals gain entry-level work in the field of Emergency Medical Services. Students may also continue on to higher certificate levels or complete an A.A.S. degree. The EMT Basic program is available at the College’s Erath County Center. It is also offered to dual credit students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

* Classes are delivered in both face-to-face and online environments, with skills practice conducted periodically throughout the year.

*Students must be enrolled in at least 12 hours of coursework per semester to be considered for financial aid.

Admission Requirements:

Prior completion of BIOL 2401 (Anatomy & Physiology) is recommended but not required.
Students must pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

Semester I		Semester Hours
HITT 1305	Medical Terminology*	3
HPRS 2321	Medical Laws/Ethics*	3
Semester II
EMSP 1501	EMT-Basic	5
EMSP 1260	Clinical - EMT	2
HPRS 1391	Special Topics	3
		Total Hours 16

*If students have already completed these courses in a previous semester(s) or as high school dual credit, they do not have to take them again.

Upon successful completion of the EMS Program, the student will:

Describe the roles of EMS in the healthcare system.
Demonstrate the professional attributes expected of EMTs.
Perform the roles and responsibilities of an EMT with regard to personal safety and wellness, as well as the safety of others.
Perform the duties of an EMT with regard for medical, legal, and ethical issues, including functioning under medical direction and within the scope of practice.
Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, lifespan development, and therapeutic communications to the assessment and management of patients.
Identify the need for and perform immediate lifesaving interventions to manage a patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation.
Assess and manage patients of all ages with a variety of complaints, medical conditions, and traumatic injuries.
Apply principles of emergency medical services operations, including considerations in ambulance and air medical transportation, multiple-casualty incidents, gaining access to and extricating patients, hazardous materials incidents, and responding to situations involving weapons of mass destruction.