Emergency Medical Services
The Emergency Medical Services program will prepare students to deliver out-of-hospital emergency care at the scene of an accident or a medical emergency. EMTs and Paramedics typically serve as vital members of the Emergency Medical Services team who can, with competence, use their medical skills to relieve suffering, reduce injury severity, and prevent death.
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1-855-Go-To-STCGeneral admission to the College does not imply admission to all programs of the College. The Health Science Professions Division offers Selective Programs with application requirements. Application requirements are included in the description of each program. In addition, some Selective Programs have a Competitive Entry selection process based on a competitive point system.
- Delivery:
- Basic: McAllen - Days; Starr County - Days
- Advanced: McAllen - Days
- Paramedic: McAllen - Days
- Start:
- Basic: Fall, Spring, & Summer
- Advanced: Fall & Spring
- Paramedic: Fall
- Locations:
- Health Science Professions Campus - McAllen
- Starr County Campus - Rio Grande City
- Delivery Method: All EMS courses are delivered face-to-face
Information Sessions
Students interested in the Emergency Medical Services Program are required to attend an EMS Program information session.
Schedule an Information Session
Lisa Turrubiates, Advisor
For additional information contact:
The EMS Department
Phone: 956-872-3178
Email: EMSDept@southtexascollege.edu
Program Application
EMS Program applications are available below or at EMS Program and will be discussed and completed during advisement prior to registration. Please contact EMS Advisor, Lisa Turrubiates at 956-872-3027 or lturribiates_6799@southtexascollege.edu for additional information.
EMS Online Application
Fall 2025 Application Deadline: August 21, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
For information on how to complete the Complio requirements view:
Complio Process
Complio Tutorial Videos
Program Requirements & Cost
Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) Certificate
Application Requirements
- Participate in the Prospective Student Information Session.
- Be admitted to the college as a high school graduate or GED equivalent, except for dual credit students.
- Hold a valid Texas Driver’s License or Texas ID.
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed at STC or other University. Only applies if you have taken college courses before.
- Clinical/Practicum Requirements (Complio)
- Pass a criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen, current CPR status, current accident/health insurance and complete all required immunizations including Hepatitis B series.
https://nah.southtexascollege.edu/clinical_affairs.html - If you have a criminal record and would like to be evaluated for eligibility, contact the Texas Department of State Health Service - Office of EMS and Trauma Systems Coordination 512-834-6766 for
more information. The Petition for EMS Criminal History Pre-Screening process and the Texas Fingerprint Service Code form are available at www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/formsresources.shtm
- Pass a criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen, current CPR status, current accident/health insurance and complete all required immunizations including Hepatitis B series.
- Submit a completed program application.
- Meet the technical standards of the program.
Program Cost
| Program | Semester | Credit Hours |
Tuition | Differential Tuition |
Other Fees | Insurance Fee |
Books | Uniform (Belt, Boots, Pants) |
Program Shirts & Supply Package |
Program Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technician Basic CT 1 |
1 | 16 | $3,824.00 | |||||||
| $32.00 | $12.00 | $220.00 | $225.00 | $135.00 | ||||||
| $60.00 | $12.00 | $31.50 | ||||||||
| $104.00 | ||||||||||
| $64.00 | ||||||||||
| Total | 16 | $3,824.00 | $260.00 | $24.00 | $251.50 | $225.00 | $135.00 | $4,719.50 |
Source: Verified with Financial Services and EMS Program - June 10, 2025
Emergency Medical Technician Advanced (EMT-A) Certificate
Application Requirements
- Participate in the Prospective Student Information Session.
- Be admitted to the college as a high school graduate or GED equivalent, except for dual credit students.
- Must have EMT-Basic course credits.
- Hold a valid Texas Driver’s License or Texas ID.
- Hold National Registry Certificate or Texas Department of Health Services Certificate.
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed at STC or other
University. Only applies if you have taken college courses before. - Clinical/Practicum Requirements (Complio)
- Pass a criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen, current CPR status, current accident/health insurance and complete all required immunizations including Hepatitis B series.
https://nah.southtexascollege.edu/clinical_affairs.html - If you have a criminal record and would like to be evaluated for eligibility, contact the Texas Department of State Health Service - Office of EMS and Trauma Systems Coordination 512-834-6766 for more information. The Petition for EMS Criminal History Pre-Screening process and the Texas Fingerprint Service Code form are available at www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/formsresources.shtm
- Pass a criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen, current CPR status, current accident/health insurance and complete all required immunizations including Hepatitis B series.
- Submit a completed program application.
- Meet the technical standards of the program.
Program Cost
| Program | Semester | Credit Hours |
Tuition | Differential Tuition |
Other Fees | Insurance Fee |
Books | Uniform (Belt, Boots, Pants) |
Program Shirts & Supply Package |
Program Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Emergency Medical Technician CT 1 | 1 | 16 | Basic Certificate | |||||||
| 2 | 11 | $2,729.00 | ||||||||
| $60.00 | $12.00 | $378.65 | $225.00 | $135.00 | ||||||
| $12.00 | $26.00 | |||||||||
| $159.00 | ||||||||||
| $96.00 | ||||||||||
| Total | 27 | $2,729.00 | $315.00 | $24.00 | $404.65 | $225.00 | $135.00 | $3,732.65 |
Source: Verified with Financial Services and EMS Program - June 10, 2025
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) Certificate or Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Associate of Applied Science
Application Requirements
- Participate in the Prospective Student Information Session.
- Be admitted to the college as a high school graduate or GED equivalent, except for dual credit students.
- Must have EMT-Basic course credits and EMT-Advanced credits.
- Hold a valid Texas Driver’s License or Texas ID.
- Hold National Registry Certificate or Texas Department of Health Services Certificate.
- Meet TSI College Readiness Standards or meet TSI exemption standards.
- Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of "C" as listed in the Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic AAS degree plan. Which are the EMSP 1338 Introduction to Advanced Practice, EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management, EMSP 1355 Trauma Management, BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIOL 2402 Anatomy Physiology II courses, and Core Curriculum courses.
- Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of "C" as listed in the Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Certificate degree plan. Which are the EMSP 1338 Introduction to Advanced Practice, EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management, EMSP 1355 Trauma Management, BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I, and BIOL 2402 Anatomy Physiology II courses.
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed at STC or other University. Only applies if you have taken college courses before.
- Clinical/Practicum Requirements (Complio)
- Pass a criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen, current CPR status, current accident/health insurance and complete all required immunizations including Hepatitis B series.
https://nah.southtexascollege.edu/clinical_affairs.html - If you have a criminal record and would like to be evaluated for eligibility, contact the Texas Department of State Health Service - Office of EMS and Trauma Systems Coordination 512-834-6766 for more information. The Petition for EMS Criminal History Pre-Screening process and the Texas Fingerprint Service Code form are available at www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/formsresources.shtm
- Pass a criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen, current CPR status, current accident/health insurance and complete all required immunizations including Hepatitis B series.
- Submit a completed program application.
- Meet the technical standards of the program
Program Cost
| Program | Semester | Credit Hours |
Tuition | Differential Tuition |
Other Fees | Insurance Fee |
Books | Uniform (Belt, Boots, Pants) |
Program Shirts & Supply Package |
Program Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic CT 2 |
1 | 16 | Basic Certificate | |||||||
| 2 | 11 | Advanced Certificate | ||||||||
| 3 | 8 | $1,312.00 | ||||||||
| 4 | 7 | $1,673.00 | $12.00 | $682.60 | $225.00 | $135.00 | ||||
| 5 | 9 | $2,151.00 | $60.00 | $12.00 | $31.25 | |||||
| $12.00 | ||||||||||
| $175.00 | ||||||||||
| $96.00 | ||||||||||
| Total | 51 | $5,136.00 | $331.00 | $36.00 | $713.85 | $225.00 | $135.00 | $6,576.85 |
| Program | Semester | Credit Hours |
Tuition | Differential Tuition |
Other Fees | Insurance Fee |
Books | Uniform (Belt, Boots, Pants) |
Program Shirts & Supply Package |
Program Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS - Paramedic Associate of Applied Science Degree | 1 | 16 | Basic Certificate | |||||||
| 2 | 11 | Advanced Certificate | ||||||||
| 3 | 8 | $1,312.00 | ||||||||
| 4 | 13 | $2,657.00 | $12.00 | $682.00 | $225.00 | $135.00 | ||||
| 5 | 12 | $2,643.00 | $60.00 | $12.00 | ||||||
| $12.00 | $31.25 | |||||||||
| $175.00 | ||||||||||
| $126.00 | ||||||||||
| Total | 60 | $6,612.00 | $361.00 | $36.00 | $713.85 | $225.00 | $135.00 | $8,082.85 |
Source: Verified with Financial Services and EMS Program - June 10, 2025
Program Orientation
EMT Basic Fall 2025 Orientation
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: HSP Building E, Auditorium | HSP Campus Map
Additional Session
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: HSP Building B, Computer Labs 2.102 & 2.104 | HSP Campus Map
AEMT Fall 2025 Orientation
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: HSP Building A, Computer Lab 2.424
*Must purchase FISDAP EMT Entrance Exam before Orientation.
- Purchase Link: FISDAP EMT Entrance Exam
- FISDAP Course ID: 325D5C
Paramedic Fall 2025 Orientation
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: HSP Building A, Room 4.408
*Must purchase FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam before Orientation.
- Purchase Link: FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Exam
- FISDAP Course ID: A53B67
Program Selection Process
Students accepted on a first-come first-serve basis until maximum class size reached. A waiting list for the next available class is established if more applications are received that can be accommodated.
Minimum Expected Goals
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Accreditation
South Texas College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 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 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
EMS Annual Program Outcomes
| Retention/Attrition | 84.6% |
| National Registry (Students attempting exam) | 100% |
| Positive Job Placement | 95.5% |
| Retention/Attrition | 73.9% |
| National Registry (Students attempting exam) | 82.4% |
| Positive Job Placement | 100% |
| Retention/Attrition | 70.8% |
| National Registry (Students attempting exam) | 81.3% |
| Positive Job Placement | 100% |
- Degree Plans
- Faculty
For faculty not listed, please contact the department.
- Staff
- Prior Learning Assessment
- Career Exploration
For more information about the paramedic employment, statistics, and technical skills refer to: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2041.00
Work Environment
A student graduating with an EMS Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree will be prepared to fill positions in Emergency Medical Services, Private Ambulance Companies, Air Ambulance Services, Oil Rigs, and Hospitals.
Potential Job Opportunities
Employment of EMSs is expected to grow much faster than the average for other occupations. Driving the growth is the expanding population. The number of older people, who are more likely to need emergency services, is increasing rapidly. Additional job openings will occur as more states begin to allow EMS Paramedics to perform primary care on the scene without transporting the patient to a medical facility. Most job openings will occur because of this occupation's substantial replacement needs.
Salary Data
Earnings of EMSs depend on the employment setting and geographic location as well as the individual's training and experience.
- Average Wage: $25,000/year
- Top Earners: $59,000/year
- Resources
Contact Emergency Medical Services Program
Program Chair
Carlos Tello
NAHC 3.314
Program Advising
Lisa Turrubiates
Advisor
956-872-3027
NAH-A 100H
Department Email
EMSDept@southtexascollege.edu
