Emergency Medical Services

At Midland College, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Emergency Medical Services will educate students as an emergency medical care provider. Successful students may go on to work as first responders including careers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic.

Midland College offers courses that upon successful completion will allow students to sit for the credentialing EMT or Paramedic exam.

Students receive training in basic emergency care, intubation, and administering medications. This degree requires two years of full-time study to complete. Programs combine classroom work with extensive hands-on training in ambulances and hospital emergency departments. Students earn an emergency medical technician (EMT) certification during these programs, and graduates qualify to take the paramedic certification examination.

Applicants need a high school diploma or the equivalent for admission to an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services program. Students need to have passed high school courses in math and science, such as biology, anatomy, algebra, and chemistry. Some schools also require students to have taken English and composition.

Along with general education courses, students take specific courses related to emergency medical services. Students start with EMT certification classes and then progress to more advanced topics of study. Courses cover the following areas:

• Obstetrics
• Cardiac life support
• Basic First Aid and CPR
• Airway management
• Pharmacology
• Legal issues involving health care

Marketable Skills

Pursuing a degree in this field of study will provide marketable skills in these areas:

• Service Orientation – Providing active and proactive assistance to those in need
• Critical Thinking – Using intellectually disciplined thought processes to determine appropriate treatment options based upon patient signs, symptoms, and situations
• Active Listening – Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
• Judgment and Decision Making – Evaluating different options and selecting the most appropriate plans of action
• Operation and Control – Using equipment or systems
• Time Management –– Prioritize workload to attend to the most critical needs first, and if needed, be willing to ask for help
• Writing – Demonstrating complete, accurate and effective professional documentation
• Monitoring – Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
• Communication – Using active listening skills and speaking effectively with a diverse population

Career Opportunities

After successfully passing the credentialing exam, students will be registered with the National Registry of EMTs and can apply for Texas credentials as an EMT or Paramedic. With this certification, you can work for a Fire Department, a Hospital or Medical Clinic, or as safety personnel for a plant, or in an industry career.

There are a number of exciting and in-demand jobs individuals possessing EMT training including:

• Municipal Firefighters
• Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
• Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
• Police Patrol Officers
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Demand

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment is projected to grow 15% 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 and paramedics. In addition, an increase in medical emergency calls resulting from an aging population is projected.

Emergency medical technician (EMT) Requirements

• Apply to Midland College

MC Application and Enrollment Information

• Complete the Health Sciences General Application

Health Sciences General Application

• Tuberculosis screening
• Urine drug screening (as scheduled after classes begin)
• Criminal background clearance
• Health insurance coverage
  
  

REQUIRED VACCINATIONS

• Influenza vaccine, current season
• Mumps-Measles-Rubella (MMR, 2 doses)
• Hepatitis B (3 doses)
• Varicella (Chicken Pox) - 2 doses or verification of disease
• Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (Tdap) - 1 dose within the last 10 years
• COVID-19 vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption

Paramedic Requirements

• EMT Requirements, plus:
• Certified EMT and completed BIOL 2404 and HPRS 1106
• TSI Complete

All paperwork should be turned in once the Health Sciences General; Application is submitted.

Final admittance decisions made approximately 30 days prior to the first day of class.

• Once accepted, students need to register for the classroom and clinical courses and purchase books, supplies, and required uniform.
  
  
• A drug test is required. Procedure instructions will be in class.
  
  
• There is an online component to the course work, but it is a face-to-face course.
  
  
• EMT classes meet on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings from 6 - 10 pm.
  Paramedic class meets on Mondays/Wednesday and Tuesdays/Thursdays from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
  
  
• Clinical scheduling will be announced and involves some nights and weekends.
  
  
• Attendance requirements are strictly enforced.

Apply for General Scholarships through the Financial Aid Portal

FAFSA Requirement

The student's FAFSA application must be on file with MC Financial Aid to access the Financial Aid Portal and apply for scholarships.

If the student's FAFSA application is not on file with MC Financial Aid, the student needs to complete the FAFSA application, and once processed, will have access to complete the general scholarship application.

FAFSA Information

How to Apply

1. Go to our Financial Aid Portal, by clicking this link: Financial Aid Portal
2. Log in using your SSN and Password. If this is your first time, click the "First Time User" link under the Submit button in the "Log In" box.
3. Click the menu button at the top left-hand corner.
4. Select the Scholarship Application.

For additional scholarship details and deadlines, visit the General Scholarships page.

General Scholarships