EMT Program Enrollment Requirements
- Program: Emergency Medical Services
- Pathway: Health Science
Am I eligible to enroll?
Our EMT program is open enrollment, so no prior approval is required from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program.
However, you must meet the program enrollment requirements.
Apply to TCC
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You must be accepted as a student and get a TCC Student ID number before you enroll in our EMT Program.
For more details, see How to Apply for Admission.
Meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Requirements
You must meet the TSI requirements for college credit courses before enrolling in the EMT program courses.
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
TCC does not require students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
However, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required by the clinical rotation sites affiliated with the TCC EMT Program.
What are the post-enrollment requirements?
If you are enrolled in our EMT Program for the Spring 2023 semester, you must attend the required meetings and meet post-registration requirements.
Do not attend the meetings unless you are enrolled in our EMT Program.
Step 1: Begin Completing Post-Registration Requirements
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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.
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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.
- CPR Certification
Step 2: Watch the General Orientation Video
The link to the General Orientation Video is in your online course in Canvas: EMSP-1160 Clinical–Emergency Medical Technology, under Announcements.
You must watch this video before you attend a Virtual Class Information Meeting.
This video 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
- A 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 Live Virtual Class Information Meeting
If you are registered in the EMT program, you must attend 1 of the following virtual EMT Class Information Meetings.
When & Where
- What: Live Virtual Class Information Meeting with Q&A
- Place: Microsoft Teams
- Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Day: Wednesday
- Dates for Spring 2023:
- November 16
- November 30
- December 7
- January 11
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, under Announcements, for the latest information.
- Place: NACB 1106 (Northeast Campus)
Dates for Spring 2023
Date | Day | Time |
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January 25 | Wednesday | 1–5 p.m. |
January 27 | Friday | 8 a.m.–noon |
January 30 | Monday | 6–10 p.m. |
February 1 | Wednesday | 8 a.m.–noon |
February 2 | Thursday | 6–10 p.m. |
February 3 | Friday | 1–5 p.m. |
Contact
Northeast Campus
Health Sciences Department
Visit NHSC, Room 1131
Call 817-515-6435
Email health.sciences@tccd.edu
Updated January 20, 2023