Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

The Emergency Medical Services profession includes four levels: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT, and Paramedic. The TEEX/ESTI EMS Program offers courses that prepare graduates for certification, by examination, from the National Registry of EMT’s at the EMR, EMT, and Paramedic level. All instructors have years of experience as EMTs and paramedics and use currently educational best practice methodologies.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Responder is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

Paramedic

The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system.

TEEX offers slow and fast paced courses for Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic. Learn more about the course offerings.

The TxDOT Rural/Frontier EMS Education Grantâ€šÂ is available to improve accessibility of training in remote areas.

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org)upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, GL 33763
www.caahep.org

CoAEMSP
8301 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
www.coaemsp.org

2016 CoAEMSP Report

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EMR, EMT, and Paramedic Courses	EMR101	Emergency Medical Responder Blended	The TEEX Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Program is based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies and meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The Emergency Medical Responder course is an 80-hour blended course, with 44 hours of self-paced online didactic instruction that follows a lesson plan with weekly lecture and activity assignments the student completes using a home computer, textbook, and online supplemental material. The face-to-face portion is 36 hours of hands-on psychomotor skills instruction and written testing. The online portion must be completed prior to coming to the face-to-face portion. Students successfully completing the EMR course are eligible for National Registry Cognitive Exam testing and certification through the Texas Department of State Health and Human Services (TDSHS) as an Emergency Medical Responder.If you are registering during Annual Schools, please read the important information below in the Other Information section. Show less The TEEX Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Program is based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies and meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The Emergency Medical Responder course is an 80-hour blended… Show more	Blended	ESTI	Learn More about Emergency Medical Responder Blended
EMR, EMT, and Paramedic Courses	EMS500	EMS Customized Course	Have a Continuing Education (CE) topic that you would like to have developed? The TEEX EMS Program can fill that need by developing new CE curriculum. We can modify any of our currently listed courses or develop new curriculum to meet your department’s training and scheduling needs. We maintain a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) approved CE program. Show less Have a Continuing Education (CE) topic that you would like to have developed? The TEEX EMS Program can fill that need by developing new CE curriculum. We can modify any of our currently listed courses or develop new curriculum to meet your department’s training and scheduling needs. We… Show more	Face-to-Face	ESTI	Learn More about EMS Customized Course
EMR, EMT, and Paramedic Courses	EMT100	Emergency Medical Technician	Are you ready to start a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? The TEEX EMT program is your answer. The TEEX EMT Program is based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies and meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The 9 week EMT program includes 200 hours of classroom lecture and hand-on skills lab portion, 48 hours of clinical internship and 72 hours of field internship. Participants successfully completing the EMT program will receive a TEEX Certificate of Completion and be eligible to take for the National Registry Cognitive exam.A detailed class schedule is provided after registration is complete. The hospital and ambulance rotations begin during the classroom portion of the class. You will be expected to do hospital and ambulance rotations on the days you are not in class.The maximum number of participants in the program is 30. TEEX maintains a ratio of 1 instructor per 30 participants during the classroom lecture; 1 instructor per 6 participants in the skills lab; and 1 preceptor to 1 participant during field experiences.IMPORTANT: For the complete application process, refer to the EMT Registration Packet. There are very specific timeframes to complete prerequisites and pay tuition outlined in this packet. Show less Are you ready to start a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? The TEEX EMT program is your answer. The TEEX EMT Program is based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies and meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by the Texas Department of State Health… Show more	Sallie MaeMeritize Face-to-Face	ESTI	Learn More about Emergency Medical Technician
EMR, EMT, and Paramedic Courses	EMT101	Emergency Medical Technician Academy	Are you ready to start a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? The TEEX EMT program is your answer. The TEEX EMT Program is based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies and meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The 6-week EMT program includes 200 hours of classroom lecture and hand-on skills lab portion, 48 hours of clinical internship and 72 hours of field internship. Participants successfully completing the EMT program will receive a TEEX Certificate of Completion and be eligible to take for the National Registry Cognitive exam.A detailed class schedule is provided after registration is complete. The hospital and ambulance rotations begin during the classroom portion of the class. You will be expected to do hospital and ambulance rotations on the days you are not in class and as allowed in the schedule.The maximum number of participants in the program is 30. TEEX maintains a ratio of 1 instructor per 30 participants during the classroom lecture; 1 instructor per 6 participants in the skills lab; and 1 preceptor to 1 participant during field experiences.IMPORTANT: For the complete application process, refer to the EMT Registration Packet. There are very specific timeframes to complete prerequisites and pay tuition outlined in this packet. Show less Are you ready to start a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? The TEEX EMT program is your answer. The TEEX EMT Program is based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies and meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by the Texas Department of State Health… Show more	Sallie MaeMeritize Face-to-Face	ESTI	Learn More about Emergency Medical Technician Academy
EMR, EMT, and Paramedic Courses	PAR100	Paramedic	Do you want to advance your Emergency Medical Service (EMS) career to the next level? The TEEX Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) which allows our paramedic students to test for the National Registry. Based on the National Standard Curriculum core competencies, this course meets or exceeds minimum hours and content established by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). This Paramedic Program consists of 9 months of classroom lecture, skills, clinical internship rotations, and field internship rotations followed by a three-week capstone internship. The total hours for the Paramedic program are 1,268 hours and are divided into:668 hours of didactic and laboratory 216 hours of clinical rotations264 hours of ambulance experiences120 hours of Capstone EMS Internship Classes are held from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday schedule. A detailed class schedule is provided after registration is complete.The maximum number of participants in the program is 24. TEEX maintains a ratio of 1 instructor per 24 participants during the classroom lecture; 1 instructor per 6 participants in the skills lab; and 1 preceptor to 1 participant during field experiences.IMPORTANT: For the complete application process, refer to the Paramedic Registration Packet. There are very specific timeframes to complete prerequisites and pay tuition outlined in this packet. Show less Do you want to advance your Emergency Medical Service (EMS) career to the next level? The TEEX Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational… Show more	Face-to-Face	ESTI	Learn More about Paramedic
You May Also be Interested	9P3131	Medical Team Specialist – Instructor-Led Training	The Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component of the Medical Team Specialist course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform medical functions for a US&R team during a disaster or planned event. Participants will learn to navigate the operational aspects and organizational issues that affect their ability to practice medicine. Upon completion of the ILT component, participants will be able to successfully perform the position of Medical Team Specialist or Medical Team Manager on a US&R team. This course is 46 hours of face-to-face training. Prior to attending this face-to-face training course, students must successfully complete the Computer-Based Training (CBT) Medical Team Specialist course (Course Code: 9P3130) which is approximately 13 hours. Show less The Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component of the Medical Team Specialist course is designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform medical functions for a US&R team during a disaster or planned… Show more	Face-to-Face	ESTI	Learn More about Medical Team Specialist – Instructor-Led Training
You May Also be Interested	AWR111	Internet-Basic EMS Concepts for CBRNE Events	Is it natural or weaponized? Exposure or contamination, what’s the difference? Why did everyone in the room become sick? Where does Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fit into the Incident Command System (ICS) tree? Learn the answers to these questions and more by taking the web-based Basic Emergency Medical Services Concepts for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) course. AWR111-W can be completed by someone initially seeking information about this topic or by a health care provider wanting to enhance their knowledge concerning CBRNE events. Show less Is it natural or weaponized? Exposure or contamination, what’s the difference? Why did everyone in the room become sick? Where does Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fit into the Incident Command System (ICS) tree? Learn the answers to these questions and more by taking the… Show more	DHS/FEMA Online	ESTI	Learn More about Internet-Basic EMS Concepts for CBRNE Events
You May Also be Interested	AWR314	Medical Countermeasures Awareness for Public Health Emergencies	The Medical Countermeasures Awareness for Public Health Emergencies course is a web-based course that enhances community preparedness by providing awareness-level training on the roles and responsibilities of the local public health community and its partners. The course covers local and federal resources and capabilities that may exist to help provide post-exposure prophylaxis for a large population in response to a catastrophic CBRNE or other public health event. It also reviews actions taken by a local jurisdiction during a public health emergency that require response at the local level and deployment of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Show less The Medical Countermeasures Awareness for Public Health Emergencies course is a web-based course that enhances community preparedness by providing awareness-level training on the roles and responsibilities of the local public health community and its partners. The course covers local and… Show more	DHS/FEMA Online	ESTI	Learn More about Medical Countermeasures Awareness for Public Health Emergencies
You May Also be Interested	CEF023	First Aid Provider	Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responses by Fire Departments are on the rise. In fact, many fire service organizations respond to more EMS calls annually than any other type of emergency. Even if the organization does not operate ambulance units, its personnel often serve as medical first responders to provide treatment until an ambulance arrives. No matter the scope of practice or certification level, firefighters must ensure that they are proficient in emergency first aid to be able to assist the public as well as their fellow firefighter. This course offers 2 CE hours covering the role of the fire service in providing emergency medical care, explain patient confidentiality requirements, identify communicable diseases first responders commonly encounter, explain ways to prevent the spread of communicable diseases during emergency medical care, explain the process of patient assessment, describe cardiopulmonary resuscitation, describe methods of controlling bleeding, and explain shock managment. This course offers an interactive practice session and a module quiz based off IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th edition. This course satisfies: NFPA 1001 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.2.1 Show less Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responses by Fire Departments are on the rise. In fact, many fire service organizations respond to more EMS calls annually than any other type of emergency. Even if the organization does not operate ambulance units, its personnel often serve as… Show more	Online	ESTI	Learn More about First Aid Provider
You May Also be Interested	LET580	Field Training Officer	Field training officers provide one-on-one learning and mentoring in the real-world environment. This course provides participants with the tools necessary to become an effective field training officer. Any agency desiring to restructure a field training program or build a new program will find this course immensely beneficial. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Field Training Officer course #3702. Show less Field training officers provide one-on-one learning and mentoring in the real-world environment. This course provides participants with the tools necessary to become an effective field training officer. Any agency desiring to restructure a field training program or build a new program… Show more	Face-to-Face	LAW	Learn More about Field Training Officer
You May Also be Interested	LET581	Field Training Officer (Online)	Field training officers provide one-on-one learning and mentoring in the real-world environment. This online course provides participants with the tools necessary to become an effective field training officer. Any agency desiring to restructure a field training program or build a new program will find this course immensely beneficial. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Field Training Officer course #3702. Show less Field training officers provide one-on-one learning and mentoring in the real-world environment. This online course provides participants with the tools necessary to become an effective field training officer. Any agency desiring to restructure a field training program or build a new… Show more	Online	LAW	Learn More about Field Training Officer (Online)
You May Also be Interested	LET584	First Line Supervisor (Online)	Supervising a work environment requires advanced skills in leadership, counseling, motivation, and communication to create an effective and positive workplace. This course will provide participants with training vital to effective leadership and administrative tasks. Participants will learn topics in ethics, effective communication, leadership styles, counseling, and planning and organization.This course is mandatory for peace officers who are appointed to, or who will be appointed to, their first supervisory position. TCOLE requires officers to attend this course between a year before and a year after their appointment.This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements New Supervisor’s Course #3737. Show less Supervising a work environment requires advanced skills in leadership, counseling, motivation, and communication to create an effective and positive workplace. This course will provide participants with training vital to effective leadership and administrative tasks. Participants will learn… Show more	Online	LAW	Learn More about First Line Supervisor (Online)
You May Also be Interested	LET585	First Line Supervisor	Supervising a work environment requires advanced skills in leadership, counseling, motivation, and communication to create an effective and positive workplace. This course will provide participants with training vital to effective leadership and administrative tasks. Participants will learn topics in ethics, effective communication, leadership styles, counseling, planning and organization. This course is mandatory for peace officers who are appointed to, or who will be appointed to, their first supervisory position. TCOLE requires officers to attend this course between a year before and a year after their appointment. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements New Supervisor’s Course #3737. Show less Supervising a work environment requires advanced skills in leadership, counseling, motivation, and communication to create an effective and positive workplace. This course will provide participants with training vital to effective leadership and administrative tasks. Participants will learn… Show more	Face-to-Face	LAW	Learn More about First Line Supervisor
You May Also be Interested	LET705	Reality Based Training Instructor	Effective scenario training enables participants to gain valuable hands-on experience and improve their skills for public safety and security. Safety and realism are the two most important elements in reality-based training. This course is designed to teach participants how to safely design and implement scenario based training within their agency. Participants will learn how to effectively develop and evaluate a scenario training plan that is safe and effective. Upon completing this course, participants obtain several training scenarios that they will be able to take back to their agencies to immediately utilize. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements LET705 TEEX RBTI Course #78032. Show less Effective scenario training enables participants to gain valuable hands-on experience and improve their skills for public safety and security. Safety and realism are the two most important elements in reality-based training. This course is designed to teach participants how to safely design… Show more	Face-to-Face	LAW	Learn More about Reality Based Training Instructor
You May Also be Interested	MGT319	Medical Countermeasures: Point of Dispensing (POD), Planning and Response	This course is a guide for local health officials and their partners to coordinate plans to provide mass distribution of medical countermeasures in response to a large-scale public health incident. This course focuses on planning considerations, recommendation to achieve the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) 48-hour standard for Mass Prophylaxis, and the local community’s Mass Prophylaxis and Point of Dispensing (POD) site preparedness. The course material is applicable to pandemic influenza, bio-terrorism, and other public health emergencies. Show less This course is a guide for local health officials and their partners to coordinate plans to provide mass distribution of medical countermeasures in response to a large-scale public health incident. This course focuses on planning considerations, recommendation to achieve the Centers for… Show more	GSADHS/FEMA Face-to-Face	ESTI	Learn More about Medical Countermeasures: Point of Dispensing (POD), Planning and Response
You May Also be Interested	MGT341	Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Orgs within the Community Infrastructure	The Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations Within The Community Infrastructure course provides information specific to healthcare organizations vulnerability to a disaster. During this FEMA sponsored course, participants will be introduced to the various natural, technological, and civil hazards to which healthcare organizations may be vulnerable and the potential impacts of those hazards. Federal guidelines and legislation that serve to aid in the preparedness for, and response to, incidents involving these hazards are discussed, as are current emergency management standards for the healthcare community. Participants review response and recovery issues that should be addressed by medical facilities and organizations in preparation for a large-scale incident, including identification of critical resources necessary for response and recovery. Show less The Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations Within The Community Infrastructure course provides information specific to healthcare organizations vulnerability to a disaster. During this FEMA sponsored course, participants will be introduced to the various natural, technological, and… Show more	GSADHS/FEMA Face-to-Face	ITSI	Learn More about Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Orgs within the Community Infrastructure
You May Also be Interested	MGT348	Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents	This course is designed for personnel from any professional background who may become part of a community response to a bombing event. This interactive, instructor-facilitated program employs case studies and research-based information designed to enhance medical preparedness for and response to blast effects. Breakout sessions address considerations and concerns specific both to medical responders and emergency planners. Students are encouraged to ask questions and to create a to-do list of items they don’t have the answers to, so they have a list of tasks to address when they return to their jurisdiction. Show less This course is designed for personnel from any professional background who may become part of a community response to a bombing event. This interactive, instructor-facilitated program employs case studies and research-based information designed to enhance medical preparedness for and response… Show more	GSADHS/FEMA Face-to-Face	ESTI	Learn More about Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents
You May Also be Interested	MGT439	Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness	This course prepares students to effectively, appropriately, and safely plan for and respond to a disaster incident involving children, addressing the specific needs of pediatric patients in the event of a community based-incident. Pediatric specific planning considerations include mass sheltering, pediatric-triage, reunification planning and pediatric decontamination considerations. This is not a hands-on technical course, but instead a management resource course for stakeholders like pediatric physicians, emergency managers, emergency planners, and members of public emergency departments like EMS, Fire, Police, Public Health, and Hospitals in field of disaster response and preparedness work. Show less This course prepares students to effectively, appropriately, and safely plan for and respond to a disaster incident involving children, addressing the specific needs of pediatric patients in the event of a community based-incident. Pediatric specific planning considerations include mass… Show more	DHS/FEMA Face-to-Face	ESTI	Learn More about Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness
You May Also be Interested	PER211	Medical Management of Chem, Bio, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Events	PER 211, Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Events answers these questions and more as you learn how to distinguish between different agents of concern that could be used in a major incident. This course is a combination of facilitated discussions, small-group exercises, Human Patient Simulator hands-on scenarios and traditional classroom discussions. Exercises are conducted in CBRNE scenarios using both adult and pediatric Human Patient Simulators to reinforce classroom lectures and interaction. This course promotes critical thinking skills while utilizing the RAPID-Care concept. The multi-disciplinary audience helps to strengthen information sharing, communications, and medical surge capabilities. Show less PER 211, Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Events answers these questions and more as you learn how to distinguish between different agents of concern that could be used in a major incident. This course is a combination of facilitated… Show more	GSADHS/FEMA Face-to-Face	ESTI	Learn More about Medical Management of Chem, Bio, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Events

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