Emergency Medical Services - Galveston College

Emergency Medical Services from Galveston College is a Campus Associate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Emergency Medical Services program is designed to prepare students for a career in emergency medical services. Students successfully completing the first semester may apply for EMT-Basic certification. Students completing the second semester may apply for EMT-Intermediate certification. Students completing the final semesters may apply for Paramedic Certification. Students who successfully complete the technical and general education courses will earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services, which broadens and heightens the student's career opportunity and portability. The program is accredited/approved through the Commission on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (COAEMSP). Program Outcomes 1. Provide care for the emergency patient in the pre-hospital setting. 2. Work as a team with other EMS care providers in the pre-hospital setting. 3. Use critical thinking and decision-making skills to determine the healthcare needs of the pre-hospital patient. 4. Plan treatment to include prevention and initial care procedures to promote and maintain the healthcare needs in an emergency situation. 5. Place the patient's welfare, comfort, and privacy first when planning and implementing initial care. Mission Statement In keeping with the mission of Galveston College , it is the goal of the program faculty and staff to produce graduates who complete Paramedic certification, who pass NREMT certification exam on the first attempt, who are able to enter the job market as entry level paramedics, who demonstrate empathy and compassion for their patients, and graduates who are committed to life-long learning. View more details on Galveston College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.