AAS Degree in Emergency Medical Services
It is the goal of Blinn College EMS Programs to educate and prepare the student with the technical skills required for employment in the field of Emergency Medical Services. The program is based on knowledge and skills utilized in prehospital care and emergency centers. This includes, but is not limited to: patient assessment, oxygen therapy, medication administration, shock management, bandaging and splinting, cardiac management, medical emergency management, childbirth, pediatric emergencies, and scene management.

Grading EMS Program Grading Policy SummaryStatement - In order to “successfully” complete an EMS Certification (ECA, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, LP) course, the student must maintain an 80% average or higher in each EMSP course AND score an 80% or higher on their final exam. Grades are not rounded in the EMS program. Students who meet the requirements will be issued a course completion, which allows the student to take the appropriate certification exam.

Academic Prerequisites for the EMS Program
EMT-P, LP (Paramedic):
Acceptance to Blinn College

Current EMT-B certification or ability to gain certification within 30 days of the begining of the paramedic academy.
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I

THEA Scores: 270 in Math, 230 in Reading, and a 6 in Writing (or appropriate remediation sequence)
Acceptance into first semester of the Paramedic Program (competitive entry-must first have completed above prerequisites)
Current on all immunizations to include Hep B prior to starting clinical rotations.
Applications available online or at EMS Program Office.

Acceptance into first semester of the Paramedic Program (competitive entry-must first have completed above prerequisites) Applications available online or at EMS Program Office.

Note: It is highly recommended that paramedic and EMT-I applicants complete BIOL 2402 (or equivalent) in addition to BIOL 2401 prior to entering the paramedic/EMT-I Program.

Degree Plan