EMT & Paramedic Training
Our fast-paced Emergency Medical Services program will train you to provide lifesaving care to the sick and injured on the scene and during emergency transport.
Emergency Medical Services Professions
The EMS program at TJC is a close-knit community of hardworking healthcare professionals who will guide you toward a fulfilling career in emergency medical care.
We have state-of-the-art facilities including a built-in ambulance simulator, decked out with the latest emergency healthcare equipment. Our faculty brings their experience to the classroom every day to provide hands-on, real-world training.
Upon completion of the EMT program, you can apply as an emergency medical technician in the state of Texas. If you complete the paramedic A.A.S., you are qualified to apply as a licensed paramedic.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Mission Statement
Tyler Junior College Emergency Medical Services Program is committed to providing and promoting a student-centered learning environment founded on the principles of exceptional patient care, patient advocacy, professionalism, ethics and morals, who demonstrate empathy and compassion for their patients, and graduates who are committed to life-long learning.
Program Goal
To prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains, with exit points at the EMT and Advanced EMT levels.
To be successful, emergency medical professionals must demonstrate:
- High level of ethics and morals
- Desire to provide the best possible medical care
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Excellent physical conditioning
- Ability to work well on a team and under pressure
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Strong math and science background
Application
Application
Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2025 EMT Classes
We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 EMT classes. Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday. There is a morning option that meets 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and an evening option that meets 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Applicants may email or deliver completed applications to the EMSP Program Coordinator in the Pirtle Technology Building, Room T-261, or email the application to Rory Prue, EMSP Department Chair at rory.prue@tjc.edu. The deadline for application is November 29, 2024.
Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2025 Paramedic Program
We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 start Paramedic Program. This program starts in January. This is a hybrid program that meets one day a week on Monday or Wednesday each week from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. You must make plans to attend the first day of class on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Applicants may deliver completed applications - along with a letter of recommendation from a Fire Department Officer, Employer, or EMS Instructor - to the EMSP Department Chair in the Pirtle Technology Building, Room T-261, or email (preferred) the application to Rory Prue, EMSP Department Chair at rory.prue@tjc.edu. The deadline for application is November 29, 2024.
For any questions please contact the EMSP Department Chair, Rory Prue at 903-510-2695 or by email at rory.prue@tjc.edu
Tuition Exemption for Firefighters
This program may provide an exemption from some tuition and laboratory fees to eligible persons employed as firefighters by a political subdivision of this state or who are active members of an eligible organized volunteer fire department in this state.
Click the link for more information.
http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid/tofa2.cfm?ID=506
How to Apply
The EMSP program falls under the selective admissions application. Please use the links below to apply.
Our Program Outcomes
| National Registry Written Pass Rate | Retention | Graduate job placement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 100% | 85% | 100% |
| 2020 | 82% | 82% | 100% |
| 2021 | 79% | 80% | 100% |
| 2022 | 87% | 74% | 100% |
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Next Steps
Accreditation Statement
The Tyler Junior College Emergency of Medical Services 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).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
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
www.coaemsp.org
For students in this program who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department chair. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.