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EMS – Big Spring

Emergency Medical Services Programs

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Begin your career in Emergency Medical Services as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), the essential first step in becoming a healthcare provider on the front lines.

EMTs are highly trained professionals who respond to 911 calls, provide immediate medical care, and transport patients safely to medical facilities. As an EMT student, you will learn how to assess patients, manage airway and breathing emergencies, control bleeding, treat shock, perform CPR, and respond to medical and trauma situations with confidence.

This course combines classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, simulation experiences, and clinical and field rotations with local EMS agencies. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry certification examination and pursue certification as a Texas EMT.

The EMT course is offered at all Howard College locations during both the spring and fall semesters, making it convenient for students across the service area to begin their EMS career.

Whether you are starting a career in healthcare, planning to advance to the Paramedic level, or seeking valuable emergency response training, the EMT program provides a strong foundation for your future.

Answer the call. Start your EMS journey today.

Paramedic Program

Already an EMT? Take the next step in your Emergency Medical Services career by becoming a Paramedic, the highest level of prehospital provider and a critical leader in emergency care.

Paramedics deliver advanced, life-saving interventions in high-pressure environments. As a paramedic student, you will build on your EMT foundation and gain in-depth training in advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring and interpretation, pharmacology, IV/IO access, trauma management, medical emergencies, and team leadership. You will learn to think critically, make rapid clinical decisions, and provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients of all ages.

An advanced placement option is available for currently certified Advanced EMTs (AEMTs), allowing qualified students to receive credit for prior training and enter the program at an accelerated point, as outlined by program policy.

The program includes comprehensive classroom instruction, high-fidelity simulation, hands-on skills labs, hospital clinical rotations, and field internships with EMS agencies. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic certification examination and pursue Texas state licensure.

The Paramedic program is offered at Howard College on a rotating basis:

  • Big Spring Campus: Even-numbered years
  • San Angelo Campus: Odd-numbered years; class offerings are dependent upon enrollment demand and program need.

Whether you are seeking advancement within EMS, expanding your healthcare career opportunities, or preparing for leadership in emergency medicine, the Paramedic program provides advanced training and professional preparation to help you succeed.

Lead from the front. Take the next step in your EMS career.

Apply to the EMS Program

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