Admission / Enrollment



Emergency Medical Services

Enrollment Requirements
(Summary)

On-Line (New Students) - www.hccs.edu

· HCCS Application for Admission (www.hccs.edu)

· High School Transcript / Diploma (GED Scores)

· Physician Statement of Health

· CPR Certification

· Medical Insurance / Waiver

· Shot Records

-TB Skin Test - MMR - DPT - Varicella - Hepatitis B Series

· 10-Panel Drug Screen

· Background Check
  • EMS Code of Conduct Student agreement form



STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE STEPS 1, 2, 3 AND OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, THEN CALL ONE OF THE EMS OFFICES LISTED BELOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR COURSE REGISTRATION APPROVAL (ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOT AN OPTION).

 

  • NE-Codwell Campus: 713-718-7694 /7686 or email
  • Alief Learning Center: 713-718-5464 or email
  • Katy Campus: 713-718- 5704 or email


STEP # 1: EMS Program Enrollment Requirements

  • The EMS Applicant MUST complete and submit an "HCCS Application for Admissions."
  • If no previous/recent enrollment or testing activity has taken place at HCCS, students MUST meet with a counselor first.
  • Complete full application (Should obtain an HCC student number)

Enrollment Requirements - Previous School / Reading

High School Transcript - or -Copy of HS diploma - or -GED scores + passing TASP scores unless exempt

College level reading - ASSET; Compass; THEA or other comparable test -Meet with counselor about these



STEP # 2: Enrollment Requirements:

Physical Health Statement / CPR

Physician Statement of Health -Physical Exam (may use form provided)

CPR Certification -Obtain certification prior to enrollment (within the last 6 months)

Cards Accepted -
  • AHA (American Heart Association) • Heath Care Provider Card
  • ARC (American Red Cross) • Professional Rescuer Card
NOTE: American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) ONLY cards accepted.

*See "Course Schedule" LINK for HCCS EMS Program for CPR course offerings



STEP #2 (Continued): Enrollment Requirements:

Immunization Records

•Need Documentation associated with the following:
  • TB skin test (not more than 6 months old)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • DPT (Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus)
    • Tetanus within last 5 years -
  • Varicella (Chicken pox) - 2 shots unless,
    • Proof of Titer confirmation of immunity
    • Parent or physician verification
  • Hepatitis B (3 shots)
    • May / can obtain from Personal Physician or PERSONALAB RESULTS
    • Shot 1 (prior to start of class)
    • Shot 2 (1 month after 1st shot)
    • Shot 3 (6 months after 2nd shot)
  • Get started ASAP - Need to have the first (#1) shot on record before registration.
May obtain from either Private Physician , PERSONLABS or City & County Clinics (Physical Exam Form)


STEP 2 - Continued: Enrollment Requirements:

Background Check

Student Background Check*

•Healthcare Program Student Background Check (www.precheck.com).
•Select "StudentCheck," then select
•"Order Student Background Check."

MUST download/print confirmation page receipt and turn in with application packet.

*Required by Hospitals associated with clinical rotations.



STEP #2 (Continued): Enrollment Requirements:

Drug Screen

  • 10-Panel Drug Screen
    • MUST obtain a 10-Panel Drug Screen


STEP # 3:

Summary of Required Documents:

High School / GED / Degree
Physician Statement of Health - Physical Examination
Immunization Documnets:
MMR
DPT
Varicella vaccine or Hx of disease
TB Skin test
Hep B shots (min 1)
Urine Drug Screen test
Background Check
CPR Certification
EMS Code of Conduct Student Agreement Form
Proof of Medical Insurance or sign a Waiver



Once students have completed ALL elements of STEPS 1, 2 & 3 then you may schedule an appointment at one of the EMS Campuses for verification and approval to enroll into an EMS course.

(On-Line enrollment is not permissable)

 

 

 

 

EMS Uniform:

HCCS EMS Class Uniform Requirement


EMS Program Text Books:

HCCS EMS Program Required Text Books

 

 

 

 

EMS Application & Testing Fee's


 


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LINKS:

EMS Jobs - Houston

EMS Jobs - Texas

HCC Police Academy

HCC Fire Academy

HCC NE-Codwell Campus

HCC NW-Katy Campus

HCC SW-Alief LC Campus

National Registry of EMT

Texas Department of State Health Services

CoAEMSP

CAAHEP