When a siren sounds, emergency responders spring into action. College of the Mainland’s Emergency Medical Services Program trains individuals to intervene swiftly in life-threatening situations.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program at the College of the Mainland prepares students to become skilled, confident, and compassionate pre-hospital healthcare providers. Designed for those who are passionate about making a difference in emergency medical care, our program combines classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and real-world clinical experience to ensure graduates are fully prepared for the challenges of the EMS profession.

What You'll Learn

Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, stabilize, and provide critical care in a variety of emergencies. Topics include:

  • Patient assessment and management
  • Basic and advanced life support techniques
  • Trauma and medical emergency care
  • Emergency vehicle operations
  • Communication and teamwork in high-pressure environments

Program Highlights

  • Accredited Curriculum: Our program meets or exceeds national standards, ensuring eligibility for certification exams.
  • State-of-the-Art Training Facilities: Train in simulation labs equipped with modern EMS technology and tools.
  • Clinical Experience: Gain real-world experience through partnerships with local EMS agencies, hospitals, and fire departments.
  • Dedicated Faculty: Learn from experienced EMS professionals who are committed to your success.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are prepared to work as:

  • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
  • Advanced EMTs (AEMTs)
  • Paramedics
  • Healthcare professionals in related fields

This program opens doors to careers in ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, and other emergency response organizations.

Certification Preparation

Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exams that are required for DSHS State certification.

Start your journey toward a rewarding career in emergency medical services today! For more information, please email Michele Brown at mlbrown@com.edu or Nichole Montrose at nmontrose@com.edu.

The College of the Mainland 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).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:

8301 Lake View Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: (214) 703-8445
Fax: (214) 703-8992
coaemsp.org

This program is also overseen and granted approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services.(TDSHS), Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination.  

Certification testing for EMS certification is done through the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT).

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022.

2022 EMSP Student Data Percentages
NREMT/ State Written Exam 100%
Retention 100%
Positive Placement 100%

Notice to Students Regarding Licensing

Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify potential or enrolled students that a criminal history may make them ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. The following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/qicriminal.shtm?terms=criminal%20background

Should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential EMT Certification prior to or during your quest for a degree, you can visit this link and request a “EMS Criminal History Pre-Screening”: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/formsresources.shtm

This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program, with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice.

News

COM graduate becomes a La Marque Public Service Triple-Crown Holder

You may find National Registry Pass rates for this and other Texas programs here.

From a Student

It’s a top-notch program. Educators are more than willing to help out. They will go out of the way.

Joe Prasatik

CoAEMSP Paramedic Program - There were no graduates during the 2020 reporting year.