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   ABOUT THE EMTS PARAMEDIC PROGRAM          

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WE HEARD YOU!

You want a paramedic program that puts YOU first.

EMTS believes that when you sign up and pay for your training, you become a client with the expectation of delivery of a service – namely, education. We believe in providing you with quality instruction and resources to help you achieve your goal.

You want a stable environment in which to learn.

EMTS has been in the business of educating EMTs since the early 1980's with a proven track record of success.  You will not see a different instructor every class. EMTS believes that you should have the same instructors for the duration of your training.

You want instructors with years of field experience as well as experience in teaching.

Not every physician, nurse, or paramedic can be an effective instructor. EMTS hires only those whom we know possess the skills and knowledge to be competent in their field AND who have the ability to relate to students in a professional, understandable manner.

You want a reasonable return on your investment.

Paramedic training is not cheap. We realize that many people save for years and make many personal sacrifices just for the opportunity to go to school.  At EMTS, we will work just as hard as you to help you get the most from your training.  While we can’t guarantee you will succeed, we do guarantee that we will do everything we can to help you learn the material.

You want teachers dedicated to your success.

Teachers differ from students in three ways; they are absolutely passionate about their profession, they have years of experience in the subject, and they have already been through the educational process and know what its like. However, in order to be a good teacher, one must first be a student of the subject. In other words, our instructors spend hours in the books preparing lectures so that you get the most up-to-date information available presented in a clear and organized manner. Rest assured, your instructors are doing their homework too.

You want to learn in a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere.

Paramedic education does not need to be the miserable experience you’ve heard about. Sure, it is hard work, requires a great deal of time and personal sacrifice, and the expectations are high, but it doesn’t need to be made worse by egotistical instructors with a “boot-camp” mentality. Paramedic education is a process that occurs over time. We expect you to make mistakes while moving through this process. We view mistakes as the opportunity to learn – not as an opportunity to punish you or take more of your money like some programs. We want you to enjoy coming to class.

You want more individualized instruction.

EMTS believes in small classes (35 students). This way, the instructors know you as an individual and can target specific teaching strategies to your needs.  Low student/teacher ratios for labs means more one-on-one instruction and more individual practice time.  Access to the primary instructor via office, cell phone, email, and tutoring is available to all students.

We know you have concerns.

Being a paramedic is not easy. It requires that you be on top of your game all the time. People who call for emergency care have a right to expect that the person answering their call is capable of handling their emergency, regardless of what it is. You, as a paramedic are thrust into a chaotic situation in which you must make instantaneous, reasonable decisions which may ultimately save a life or take a life. Do not view this responsibility lightly. Certainly, not everybody is cut out to handle this unique and demanding profession. Being a paramedic is not “fun,” but it is incredibly rewarding. Because we know what is expected of you when you graduate, paramedic training is not easy and some students are not able to successfully complete the process. No program can guarantee that.  What we will guarantee at EMTS is that we will give you the best shot at reaching your potential. Ultimately, you are evaluated by the program staff  based on one question we all ask ourselves – “If it were me or one of my loved-ones who needed help, would we be comfortable having you provide that care.”  You will have to prove yourself worthy of this extraordinary trust.

What does paramedic training cost?

Paramedic training at EMTS is funded primarily from tuition. The fee is $3,675 which includes primary textbooks, insurance, lab supplies, and all study materials. Addition course fees are explained further down the page.  Because your course is funded by your tuition, no refunds are available, even if you decide to drop the course.

Are EMTS courses state approved?

Before any program can offer paramedic training, it must first be approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services. EMTS has been educating hospital and pre-hospital professionals in the areas of emergency medicine for over 15 years in Texas. We have decided to expand our offerings to include paramedic. The instructional staff are all veterans of paramedic training programs elsewhere and joined EMTS in order to provide you with the best education possible. We know what we’re doing when it comes to your training.

About the Course

Each class 35 students will begin a rigorous course of study leading to a certificate of completion and eligibility to take the National Registry written and practical exams to become an EMT-Paramedic. The course consists of 750 hours of preparation and training comprised in three phases:

Phase 1 - Didactic Phase
The program curriculum is based on the 1999 D.O.T. EMT-Paramedic curriculum. To properly train you as a paramedic, we need up to eleven months of your time. We could do it faster but you will not be adequately prepared for your National Registry exams nor will you be ready for the real world. There are some things which shouldn’t be rushed and paramedic training is one of them.  The paramedic classroom location is in Richardson, TX at Beltline and Central Expressway.

Phase 2 - Clinical Rotations
Phase 2 clinical rotations are run concurrently with the didactic phase during the year. All students participate in direct patient care in a variety of urban, high patient volume locations, which may include:

Phase 3 - Field Internship
The field internship involves the practical application of didactic knowledge, psychomotor skills and clinical instruction. The field internship represents both an instructional and evaluative phase of the program. During the field internship, the student will be under direct supervision by a preceptor. The field internship phase will be a 240 hour minimum commitment, which will commence immediately after the end of the didactic phase.

All of these hours will be spent with the following area 911 providers; Dallas Fire, Richardson Fire and Lancaster Fire (others are available).

The prerequisites for the EMTS Paramedic Program are:

Course Fee - $3,675.00 which includes; tuition, primary textbooks, CPR course, PHTLS*, ACLS, PALS, clinical coordination fees, and lab fees.

If applicable, miscellaneous costs not included would be;

Refund Policy: Half of the course fee is due in advance to reserve a seat in the course. This fee is non-refundable. The remaining balance is due in full on the first day of class, unless other arrangements have been made in advance. Seat deposits are taken on a first come first serve basis. If the course enrollment is full the entire deposit is not deposited by EMTS and is returned immediately.  The seat deposit will be applied toward tuition, insurance and textbooks.

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