Emergency Medical Services Student

Emergency Medical Services

Career/Technical Certificate Continuing Education

When the next 911 call comes through, will you be the one rushing to the scene? If you’re looking to build a rewarding career — and save lives in the process — get the hands-on, real-world training you need with a degree in emergency medical services from San Jac.

Why Study Emergency Medical Services?

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Train for Emergency Response

Learn how to assess patients, provide emergency care, and respond to medical emergencies in fast-paced healthcare settings.

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Build Hands-On EMS Skills

Practice lifesaving techniques through hands-on training in patient assessment, trauma care, airway management, and emergency response.

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Prepare for High-Demand Careers

EMS professionals are needed in ambulances, fire departments, hospitals, and emergency response agencies across Texas and the nation.

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Choose a Flexible Education Pathway

Start with an EMS certificate and continue toward the AAS degree, or begin directly in the degree program to expand your career opportunities.

Careers

Emergency Medical Technicians
 $39,503
Paramedics
 $56,435

 Opportunities

With a degree or certificate in emergency medical services, you can find a career as a:

  • Paramedic
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Helicopter or Fixed-Wing Air Ambulance Service Provider
  • Public Agency Employee

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DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Emergency Health, Continuing Education Courses

Continuing Education

If you looking to to further your career in emergency health, San Jac's program with provide you with the certifications and training necessary.

Earn your initial certification and recertification in CPR with our CPR Healthcare Providers course or earn your state license as a paramedic with our RN to Paramedic course, offered both online and with a clinical professional.

Length Varies
The Continuing Education Division at San Jac offers you a variety of noncredit courses for workforce training and lifelong learning.
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Emergency Medical Services, AAS

Career/Technical
The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career. Are you steady under pressure and calm in a crisis? Learn how to put these skills to work saving lives in a program with hands-on training in a hospital and ambulance setting.
Length 2.5 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in five terms.
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Emergency Medical Services, Level 2 Certificate of Technology

Certificate
The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. Whether you’re looking for a high-octane career as a SWAT Tactical Medic or a steady future as a private Emergency Medical Technician, this certificate can help you get there.
Length 2 Years
If you're studying part-time, you can complete the 44 credits for this certificate in four terms.
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Emergency Medical Technician Basic, ICLC

Certificate

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Institutional Credential Leading to Licensure or Certification (ICLC) prepares students to provide basic emergency care in pre-hospital settings such as ambulances and emergency response teams. Students learn patient assessment, basic life support, and emergency procedures. They are prepared to take the national certification exam required for state licensure.

Length 3 Months
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 10 credits for this certificate in two terms.
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CAREER TRACKS

After San Jacinto College

Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to take the National Registry of EMT certification exam. This exam must be taken and Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) requirements to become certified in the state of Texas.

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Ready to Answer the Call?

Learn how to start your EMS journey and train for a career in emergency response. Complete our online form and get started today! Well be in touch.

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Your Questions Answered

Big decision, simple answers. Let’s clear it up.
Emergency Medical Services focuses on providing emergency medical care to people experiencing illness or injury. EMS professionals provide critical care during emergencies and often serve as the first healthcare providers on the scene. Their work helps save lives and support patients during urgent medical situations.

Graduates may work as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), paramedics, emergency response professionals, or other EMS providers in ambulances, hospitals, fire departments, and emergency agencies.

You’ll learn the following:

  • patient assessment
  • emergency care
  • trauma management
  • airway procedures
  • medical terminology
  • lifesaving techniques used in emergency situations.
Yes. The program includes hands-on labs, simulations, and clinical experiences that help you practice real emergency response skills.

You will also have the opportunity to complete clinical and field experiences that provide hands-on practice in emergency and healthcare settings.

Yes. You can begin with an EMS certificate and continue toward the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, or start directly in the degree program. Each option helps you build advanced knowledge and career opportunities in EMS.

No prior experience is required for many entry pathways. The program is designed to help you build EMS knowledge and skills step by step.

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Support for your studies

At San Jac, you’re never alone. Our teams ensure you have the support you need to achieve your academic goals. 
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San Jac named one of Texas’ top 10 EMS programs

San Jacinto College has been recognized as one of the top 10 emergency medical services (EMS) education programs in Texas, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Office of EMS/Trauma Systems.
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We take pride in equipping our students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to make critical decisions under pressure and serve with compassion and integrity.”
Sylvia Gallegos
San Jacinto College Emergency Medical Services Program Director
The College’s EMS program earned this distinction based on its three-year average National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians pass rate.

With a combined total of 181 paramedic and EMT students and a 91% pass rate on the national certification exam, San Jacinto College stands among the top institutions across the state.

Contact Us

Reach out to learn more about the admissions process, program requirements, and career opportunities in emergency medical services, or fill out our online interest form.

For general questions, please contact us at 281-998-6150.
 
Sylvia Gallegos
Program Director, EMS
Email
Sylvia.Gallegos@sjcd.edu
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7741
Location
North