Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services
The Blinn College District Associate of Applied Science Degree and Paramedic Certificate include knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies under the supervision and direction of a physician. Students completing coursework in these programs are eligible to take the Texas certification or licensing exams and/or the National Registry exam.
Blinn is a leader among Emergency Medical Services (EMS) educational institutions. The EMS Program is intended for students who wish to receive a high-quality education experience and desire to dedicate themselves to careers in emergency medical services.
The Blinn College District Emergency 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).
Program Goal
To prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains, with exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technology (Advanced), and Emergency Medical Technician/Basic and First Responder Levels.
Advanced Placement
The Blinn College District EMS Program currently does not offer or accept an advanced placement into the program.
Transfer of Credit
The Blinn College District EMS Program currently does accept any transfer of credit into the program.
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The Emergency Medical Services program at Blinn College meets the state education requirements for an emergency medical technician and/or paramedic in the state of Texas. Blinn College has not determined if the Emergency Medical Services program at Blinn College meets the state education requirements for licensure in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
News
'I want to do meaningful work in my life. I want to feel like I'm making a difference'
Sally Osth finds fulfillment and gains nationally recognized credentials through Blinn's Emergency Medical Services Program
Paramedic Program recognizes 17 graduates with pinning ceremony
Excellent instruction and real-world scenarios prepare graduates to serve their communities
Blinn Paramedic Program recognizes 20 graduates with pinning ceremony
Real-world scenarios prepare students to serve the community and save lives
