Emergency Medical Services
- Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services
- Occupational Skills Award in Emergency Medical Services Certificate – Basic Program
- Level 1 Certificate in Paramedic Certificate
Prepare for a rewarding career in emergency medical services through hands-on training and real-world clinical experiences with local healthcare and emergency response partners. Graduates are eligible to pursue EMT certification and continue through the Emergency Medical Services pathway from Basic EMT to Advanced EMT and Paramedic.
- Degree options require college readiness testing (TSI).
- Certificate options may begin without testing.
Earn Your:
Level 1 Certificate(s)
and/or
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Classes:
Learn primarily through hands-on, in-person instruction.
Complete In:
1-2 Years
After Graduation:
Ready to Work
Find Work As:
Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician
*Texas Annual Wages:
Entry-level: $41,030 or less
Average: $57,500
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EMS Career Overview
This career video provides an overview of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. (source: CareerOneStop Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Career Video Overview)
Janice Hartsfield
jhartsfield@angelina.edu | (936) 633-5420
Program Support:
(936) 671-7344 or (936) 671-7348
Why AC for EMS?
Program Outcomes
| Year | Students Enrolled |
Number Graduated |
Passed Exam |
Retention Rate |
NREMT Pass % |
EMS Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 75% | 100% | 100% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 86% | 83% | 100% |
| 2023 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 86% | 50% | 100% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 75% | 83% | 100% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 67% | 100% | 100% |
Paramedic Program with Outcomes 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 2024. The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 100%. The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 100%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program. The most recent retention rate was 75%.
Requirements & Information
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Programmatic Accreditation Statement/Status
The Angelina College Emergency Medical Services Program is approved and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, Phone: 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Plan Your Classes
The course sequence (Recommended Academic Plan or RAP) shows the recommended order of classes semester by semester. Use the online catalog version for accessibility, program details and requirements, or download the printable RAP checklist to track your progress. Your plan may vary based on advising or placement.
Steps to Apply to the EMS Program
Ready to Get Started?
Learn how to apply, what documents you may need, and how to explore financial aid options to get started at Angelina College.