Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program
The EMS Program at Blinn College equips students with the technical skills and knowledge essential for success in Emergency Medical Services careers. Our program focuses on practical, real-world training used in pre-hospital care and emergency centers.
Students gain expertise in:
- Patient assessment
- Oxygen therapy
- Medication administration
- Shock management
- Bandaging and splinting
- Cardiac and medical emergency management
- Childbirth and pediatric emergencies
- Scene management
The EMS Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions, as recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
For more details, visit the Emergency Medical Services Program website.
Credit for Prior Learning
Blinn College offers college credit for experiential learning, allowing students to build on their existing certifications and experience.
Eligibility for 6 Hours of Credit
Students may receive 6 hours of college credit for coursework completed through a non-college-based program by providing:
- Current certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), and/or
- Current certification as an EMT from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).
Credits awarded:
- EMSP 1501
- EMSP 1160
Note: Certification as an EMT requires successful completion of a state-approved EMT course or a higher-level certification (e.g., EMT-Paramedic).
Experiential learning is awarded by completing the required paperwork and paying the $1 fee per contact hour associated with EMSP 1501 and EMSP 1160. Additional information can be found at https://www.blinn.edu/emergency-medical-services/experiential-learning-information.html
Eligibility for Up to 34 Hours of Credit
Experienced EMT-Paramedics may earn up to 34 hours of college credit for advanced experiential learning. Eligibility requires:
- Current NREMT or Texas DSHS paramedic certification
- 5 years’ experience as a paramedic
- Pass the program’s paramedic summative exam
Credits awarded include:
EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2306, EMSP 2260, EMSP 2444, EMSP 2434, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2261, EMSP 2305, EMSP 2143, and EMSP 2362.
Experiential learning is awarded by completing the required paperwork and paying the $1 fee per contact hour associated with the paramedic courses. Additional information can be found at https://www.blinn.edu/emergency-medical-services/experiential-learning-information.html
Course Summary for Emergency Medical Services AAS Degree
(CIP Code: 51.0904)
| 1st Year | ||||||||
| 1st Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| ENGL | 1301 | COMPOSITION I | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| MATH | 1314 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| BIOL | 2401 | Anatomy & Physiology I (lecture + lab) | ACGM | 3 | 3 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| XXXX | X3XX | ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN AMERICAN HISTORY, INCLUDING AS LISTED: HIST 1301, 1302, 2301 | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| XXXX | X3XX | or ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SCIENCE, INCLUDING AS LISTED: GOVT 2305, 2306 | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| XXXX | X3XX | or ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, INCLUDING AS LISTED: ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1302, 1303, 2312 | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| XXXX | X3XX | or ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, INCLUDING AS LISTED: PSYC 2301, 2308, 2319; SOCI 1301, 1306, 2301; SPCH 1318 | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| 1st Semester Totals | 12 | 3 | 0 | 240 | 13 | |||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| EMSP | 1501 | Emergency Medical Technician | WECM (SCH) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 128 | 5 |
| EMSP | 1160 | Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | WECM (SCH) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 96 | 1 |
| BIOL | 2402 | Anatomy & Physiology II (lecture + lab) | ACGM | 3 | 3 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| XXXX | X3XX | ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE, INCLUDING AS LISTED: ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333; PHIL 1301, 2306 | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| XXXX | X3XX | or ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN CREATIVE ARTS, INCLUDING AS LISTED: ARCH 1301, 1302, 1311; ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DRAM 1310, 2361, 2362, 2366; MUSI 1301, 1306, 1308, 1310 | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| 2nd Semester Totals | 10 | 7 | 6 | 368 | 13 | |||
| 2nd Year | ||||||||
| 1st Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| EMSP | 1338 | Introduction to Advanced Practice | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| EMSP | 1356 | Patient Assessment and Airway Management | WECM (SCH) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 80 | 3 |
| EMSP | 1355 | Trauma Management | WECM (SCH) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| EMSP | 2306 | Emergency Pharmacology | WECM (SCH) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| EMSP | 2260 | Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | WECM (SCH) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 192 | 2 |
| 1st Semester Totals | 9 | 8 | 12 | 464 | 14 | |||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| EMSP | 2444 | Cardiology | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| EMSP | 2434 | Medical Emergencies | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 80 | 4 |
| EMSP | 2330 | Special Populations | WECM (SCH) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| EMSP | 2261 | Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | WECM (SCH) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 192 | 2 |
| 2nd Semester Totals | 8 | 7 | 12 | 432 | 13 | |||
| 1st Summer Session | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| EMSP | 2305 | EMS Operations | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| EMSP | 2143 | Assessment Based Management | WECM (SCH) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 64 | 1 |
| EMSP | 2362 | Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | WECM (SCH) | 0 | 0 | 15 | 240 | 3 |
| 1st Summer Session Totals | 3 | 4 | 15 | 352 | 7 | |||
| Program Totals | 42 | 29 | 45 | 1856 | 60 | |||
Approved: April 8, 2022
Effective: September 1, 2022