Emergency Medical Services Program Frequently Asked Questions

To be considered for admission into the EMS Basic program, you must submit a completed application by the due date.  Once accepted, you must submit the completed History and Physical form and provide proof of immunizations.

• Submit a completed application by the due date

After acceptance into the EMS Basic program, you must:

• submit a completed History and Physical form and provide proof of immunizations, after acceptance, and
• pass a Criminal Background Check through the Texas Department of Public Safety.

To be considered for admission into the EMS Intermediate program you must submit:

• proof of EMT-Basic certification,
• a completed application by the due date, and
• a current History and Physical form and proof of immunizations (if not already on file).

You must submit a new application with current contact information, History and Physical form, and Proof of Immunizations (if not already on file).

To be eligible to take the NREMT Basic EMT certification exam, you must be 18 years of age and successfully complete EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technology – Basic and EMSP 1260 Clinical I – Basic.

To be eligible to take the NREMT Advanced EMT certification exam, you must be 18 years of age and successfully complete EMSP 1438 Introduction to Advanced Practice and EMSP 2260 Clinical – Emergency Medical Technician.

Courses taken in Texas should have the same reference number. For additional information, please contact the transcript evaluator at (409) 882-3398 or admissions@lsco.edu.

Applications for the EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate programs are accepted each semester and must be received by the EMS Program Director at least one week prior to the first-class day.

The EMT-Basic class starts in August and meets every Monday and Wednesday evening from 5-9pm.

The EMT-Intermediate class starts in January and meets every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-9pm.

The clinical rotations for both classes are done on your own time, but should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance with the clinical coordinator. The required hours are listed in the clinical syllabus for each class.

The estimated cost of the programs is available on our website. For information regarding financial aid or scholarships, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (409) 882-3317 or financialaid@lsco.edu.

Both the Basic and Intermediate clinical courses require the student to have basic equipment. While completing clinical hours, the students are also required to adhere to the EMT uniform requirements. These requirements are listed in the clinical course syllabi.

Students accepted into the EMT programs must have a clear criminal background check.  The program director will request a background check through the Texas Department of Public Safety for EMT Basic students.  EMT Intermediate students are required to provide proof of EMT-Basic certification.

If you are planning to take the NREMT certification exam for either EMT Basic or EMT Advanced certification, a back ground will be required.  After passing the NREMT certification exam, the Texas Department of State Health Services, EMS Division, will require you to pass an FBI criminal background check before issuing you a state certificate.