Emergency Medical Services

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The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program at College of the Mainland prepares students for careers as skilled, compassionate pre-hospital healthcare providers. The program combines classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and supervised clinical and field internship experience to build the knowledge, technical skills, and professional behavior expected of an entry-level EMS provider.

Application Deadline

Next Apply Date

3/10/26

Next Start Date

8/20/26

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Degrees & Certificates

Level One Certificate – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Certificate
Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians work in city ambulance services, fire departments, volunteer services and hospitals. Never a boring job, EMTs help others when they are having their worst day.

Length

20 Credit Hours
2 semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In-District Tuition: $1,540 for 20 credit hours
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In-Person

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Level Two Certificate – Paramedic

Certificate
This comprehensive program combines rigorous classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and extensive clinical and field training to ensure students are ready for the challenges of the profession. The curriculum meets or exceeds national EMS education standards.

Length

42 Credit Hours
4 semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In-District Tuition: $924 per semester for 12 credit hours
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Mode

In-Person

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Basic Emergency Medical Technician

OSA
The EMT-Basic Program takes one semester to complete. All deadlines (registration, financial aid, etc) are identical to those found in the COM Academic Calendar. Upon completion, students must take a national certification exam and apply for state certification to become eligible to work in the state of Texas.

Length

9 Credits
2 Semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In-District Tuition: $693 for 9 credit hours
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In-Person

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Accreditation

The EMS Program is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as an EMS Education Program.

The Paramedic 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), and is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as an EMS Education Program.

How Certificates Stack

Our stackable certificates allow you to learn and add to your educational and professional careers while working toward your Paramedic Certificate.

Certificate – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Certificate
Build advanced emergency response and patient care skills that prepare you to continue into paramedic training.
20 credits | 2 semesters

Certificate – Paramedic

Certificate
Expand on your emergency medical training with advanced clinical and field experience that prepares you for paramedic careers in emergency healthcare services.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate + 22 credits | 2 semesters

Careers & Outcomes

Graduates who successfully complete the Paramedic Program and meet all NREMT/DSHS eligibility requirements may apply to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic Certification Exam and pursue Texas EMS licensure.

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We’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you have questions about admissions or want to speak to someone in the program, our enrollment team is ready to help.
Enrollment Management
409-938-1211
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Additional Program Information

Financial Aid and Scholarships Available

  1. Apply to COM and submit the necessary documents (transcripts, meningitis vaccination if under 22 and proof of Texas residency).
  2. Submit EMS Program Information Packet
  3. Obtain a Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification.
  4. After classes begin, you will be instructed to complete a drug screen.
  • High school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE)
  • Approved criminal history background check
  • Negative Drug Screen
  • Physical Examination
  • Required Immunization Records

The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2023.

2023 EMSP Student Data Percentages
NREMT/ State Written Exam 100%
Retention 71.4%
Positive Placement 60%

There were no graduates during the 2024 reporting year.

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