Selective Admission: Paramedic Programs

TCC Student ID Number

First, you must apply to TCC.

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• Application instructions: How to Apply for Admission

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

You need a TCC Student ID number for your application to our Paramedic Programs.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

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

Questions? See TSI Assessment.

Texas EMT Certificate

You must hold current Texas Department of State Health Services certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Official Transcripts

We take your GPA from high school or college transcripts as applicable. We use your GED scores if transcripts are not available.

The programs do not require a specific minimum grade point average. In general, the higher your grades, the more competitive you will be for the seats available.

Applicant Score

You are selected to participate in our Paramedic Programs based on your Applicant Score:

Applicant Score = Cumulative Grade Point Average + Bonus Points

Bonus Points are assigned based on the grades you earned in school before applying to this program. You earn bonus points for:

• Science courses required for the program and the GPA of those courses.
  • For selection purposes, science lab courses completed online will not earn bonus points.
• General education courses required for the program for which you earned a grade of "C" or better.

Science Courses

Priority preference will be given if you have completed:

• BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II

Note: A course is valid if only completed within 5 years of your application.

Immunizations

Texas law and applicable health-care standards establish immunization requirements for students participating in health-related courses involving patient contact. Texas law also provides exemptions from certain immunization requirements for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience, including religious belief, and active-duty military service. Students seeking a statutory exemption must submit the documentation required by Texas law and Tarrant County College (TCC) student onboarding procedures.

Requesting a Statutory Exemption

Under Texas law and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) (opens in a new tab) regulations, you may request an exemption from required immunizations for:

• Reasons of conscience, including recognized religious beliefs
• Medical contraindications (supported by licensed physician documentation)
• Active-duty service in the U.S. military

Submitting an exemption request does not disqualify you from applying to or being considered for admission to a TCC Health Sciences program. Students seeking an exemption must submit required documentation following official TCC student onboarding procedures prior to established clinical placement deadlines.

Important Information Regarding Clinical Site Placement

While TCC honors statutory exemptions under Texas law, hands-on clinical education takes place at external hospitals, clinics, and partner health-care facilities:

• Clinical facility or other third-party clinical partner rules: External clinical affiliates establish and enforce their own independent health and safety requirements (including specific vaccination mandates such as Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDaP), flu, or COVID-19).
• No College Guarantee: TCC cannot require an external partner facility to accept a student who has received an immunization exemption. The clinical facility makes the final determination regarding site access.
• Impact on Program Completion: Successfully completing all mandatory clinical rotation hours and competencies is required to earn your degree or certificate. If a clinical partner declines an exemption and an alternate placement cannot be secured, you may face progression delays or be unable to complete the program

Post-Acceptance Requirements

You need to be prepared to meet the following additional requirements if you are accepted to our program.

Health Requirements

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

You will learn more about these requirements at an orientation meeting before the beginning of classes.

Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening

After being accepted to the Paramedic 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.