Blinn recognizes 11 Paramedic Program graduates with pinning ceremony

Hands-on training and immersive learning experiences prepare graduates for lifesaving careers in emergency medical services

August 6, 2026

The Blinn College District Paramedic Program recently welcomed 11 new graduates to the profession during a pinning ceremony at the Blinn RELLIS Administration Building at Texas A&M-RELLIS.

Each graduate earned their paramedic technology certificate or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Associate of Applied Science degree, which qualifies them for entry-level paramedic positions and can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree.

Blinn’s Paramedic Program includes basic and clinical emergency medical technician, emergency pharmacology, clinical emergency medical services, trauma management, cardiology, medical emergencies, and EMS operations. Program graduates are prepared for certification or licensure by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and the Texas Department of State Health Services.

“Our graduates have completed rigorous training that prepares them to respond confidently and effectively in high-pressure situations,” Program Director Zack Varner said. “Through realistic simulations and hands-on experiences at Texas A&M-RELLIS, they have developed the skills needed to provide lifesaving care and make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.”

Blinn’s Paramedic Program is based at the RELLIS Academic Alliance Complex at Texas A&M-RELLIS in Bryan, where students gain hands-on skills utilizing the facility’s 16,000-square-foot simulation laboratories.

The summer 2026 graduating class includes:

• Gavin Bell
• Sierra Carroll – Fredericksburg, Texas
• Kyle Chapman – Georgetown, Texas
• Daniel Fojtik – Bryan, Texas
• Noah Lear – Austin, Texas
• Sean Patton – Flatonia, Texas
• Javier Perez – Kingwood, Texas
• Xander Pfleger – Texas City, Texas
• Nathan Rios – Cypress, Texas
• Wesley Sorenson
• Henry Womack – Minneapolis, Minn.

“Blinn’s Paramedic Program gave me a strong foundation to begin my career as a paramedic,” Fojtik said. “The professors were knowledgeable and passionate about educating students, and the hands-on training, realistic scenarios, and state-of-the-art equipment helped me apply what I learned in the classroom. The program taught me more than how to pass the certification exam—it taught me to think critically, provide exceptional patient care, and make a difference in saving lives. I’m excited to continue my career as a paramedic with CHI St. Joseph EMS.”

Graduates who pass their certification and licensure exams are eligible to work in the ambulance service industry, local governments, outpatient care centers, and hospitals.

The deadline to apply for spring 2027 admission to Blinn’s Paramedic Program is Friday, Oct. 9. For more information, visit www.blinn.edu/emergency-medical-services.

Registration also is available for Blinn’s fall 2026 term. For more information, visit www.blinn.edu.

About the Blinn College District

With innovative programs and award-winning co-enrollment partnerships, Blinn’s academic transfer rate ranks No. 1 among Texas community colleges. For more information, visit www.blinn.edu.