EMT Program Enrollment Requirements

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Once you are accepted as a student at TCC, you will get a TCC Student ID number.

You need a TCC Student ID number before you enroll in our EMT Program.

Meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Requirements

You must meet the TSI requirements for college credit courses before enrolling in the EMT program courses.

Attend an Information Session

What You Need to Know

About 40% of EMT students are not able to start or remain in the program after the first day of class due to incomplete state requirements.

Avoid being part of that 40%: Attend 1 of our information sessions and find out what you need to know to stay in the program.

Open Enrollment with Requirements

Our EMT program continues to be an open enrollment program with no separate application required.

However, you do need to meet state requirements.

Information Session Details

Attending an information session is highly recommended (but not required), so you can find out how to register for classes and stay in the program.

Do I have to register?

No, you do not have to register to attend one of our Information Sessions.

Join us on the day and time that work for you.

When & Where

All information sessions will be held in-person on Northeast Campus in the Health Sciences (NHSC) building. If your session is canceled, please attend the next available meeting and keep an eye on the website in case we add another informational meeting date.

Questions?

Health Sciences Department

Call 817-515-6435
Email health.sciences@tccd.edu

Get Required Immunizations

The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation Community Standards (PDF)Listen require that all students in health-related programs complete the following immunizations before applying to programs where patient contact is a component.

If you know you will be registering for our Emergency Medical Technician Program within the next year, you will need to start these now because some will take up to 7 months to complete the series.

In order to be eligible to attend class, you will need to have proof that you have completed the following immunizations:

• Hepatitis B
• Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDaP)
• Rubeola / Measles, Mumps, Rubella / German Measles (MMR)
• Varicella
• Influenza (flu shot), current season

Note: Titers showing positive immunity to the diseases will be acceptable.

You will also need to complete a Tuberculosis Skin Test or Chest X-Ray.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program clinical sites currently recommend but do not require that EMS students be vaccinated for COVID-19.

If clinical sites make changes and again require the COVID-19 vaccine to attend clinical rotations, non-vaccinated students may not be able to complete the clinical rotations necessary to successfully complete EMS courses.

Step 1: Begin Completing Post-Registration Requirements

1. Review Your EMT Packet

   We will send your EMT Packet to your my.tccd.edu email account.

   Email Health.Sciences@tccd.edu if you have not received the emailed packet within 1 week of registration.

2. Meet Additional Requirements

   You need to be prepared to meet the following additional requirements—before the first day of class:

   • CPR Certification
     • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider
   • Physical Exam
   • Health Insurance

   You will learn more about these requirements after you have successfully registered for the current semester and you have received your EMT packet.

Step 2: Watch the General Orientation Videos

Find the link to the General Orientation Videos in your online course in Canvas: EMSP-1160 Clinical–Emergency Medical Technology, under Announcements.

You must watch these videos before you attend a Virtual Class Information Meeting.

This videos will cover immunization requirements and procedures for completing the required drug screening and criminal background check.

You will not be allowed to continue the EMT program without a:

• Complete immunization record
• Completed, passed drug screen and criminal background check

If you have any questions, the Virtual Class Information Meeting will offer live Q&A opportunities.

Step 3: Attend a Required Virtual Class Information Meeting

If you are registered in the EMT program, you must attend 1 of the following virtual EMT Class Information Meetings.

The virtual meeting includes live Q&A opportunities, so please come prepared with a pen and paper to take notes.

Virtual Class Information Meeting with Q&A

• Place: Microsoft Teams
  • Find the links in your Canvas: EMSP-1160 Clinical–Emergency Medical Technology course, under Microsoft Teams.
• Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• Dates for Fall 2025:
  • Monday, July 7
  • Monday, July 14
  • Monday, July 21
  • Monday, July 28

Step 4: Get Your Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening

After registering for the EMT program—but before classes begin—you must undergo and pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

These screenings will be administered through the College and will be at your expense.

There are no exceptions.

Step 5: Attend a Clinical Orientation Meeting

If you are enrolled in the EMT program, you must also attend 1 of the following EMT Clinical Orientation Meetings.

You are required to:

• Arrive on time: No late arrivals will be permitted in the meeting.
• Wear your clinical uniform: White shirt and blue pants.
• Be prepared to take notes: Bring pen and paper.

When & Where

Location for all sessions is subject to change.

Please check your online course in Canvas: EMSP-1160 Clinical–Emergency Medical Technology course, under Announcements, for the latest information.

• Place: NACB 1106 (Northeast Campus)

Dates for Fall 2025