Emergency Medical Services Professions

Associate of Applied Science Degree. Certificate. Classes at KC-Longview.

About the program:

Be on the front lines of saving lives with an Emergency Medical Services Professions Certificate from Kilgore College. As first responders to accidents and disasters, EMTs keep people alive until they are transported to a hospital.  Kilgore's Emergency Medical Services Professions Program prepares students for diverse careers in the medical field. The program teaches you many life saving skills, required for the fast-advancing world of EMS (Emergency Medical Services). The graduates work at numerous fire departments, private EMS services and hospitals. The student has the choice of completing a certificate or a degree.

2020 EMSP Student Data Percentages
Pass Rate 69%
Retention/Attrition Rate 100%
Job Placement 100%
2019 EMSP Student Data Percentages
Pass Rate 80%
Retention/Attrition Rate 100%
Job Placement 100%
2018 EMSP Student Data Percentages
Pass Rate 100%
Retention/Attrition Rate 100%
Job Placement 100%

Pre-Courses:

  • EMSP 1471 Anatomy & Physiology
  • MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology
  • EMSP 1501 EMT – Basic
  • EMSP 1360 EMT-Clinical

Course information:

Career Tree - EMSP

NOTE: For students in this course who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas.  If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department chair. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.

Accreditation:

The Kilgore College EMS 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 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

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Emergency Medical Services Professions

Cost of the EMSP Program

Tuition and Fees: www.kilgore.edu/tuition-fees

Type of Program In-District Out-of-District
Certificate $6,000 $10, 500
Degree $6,200 $11,000 
  • Textbooks and supplies are not included in tuition prices.

​​Approximate Total Cost Per Semester:

(textbooks, tuition, fees & supplies)

EMT Certificate:

  • First Semester: $2,200 (In-District) - $2,700 (Out-of-District)
  • Second Semester: $1,100 (ID) - $1,700 (Out-of-District)

Paramedic Certificate:

  • First Semester: $2,000 (In-District) - $3,000 (Out-of-District)
  • Second Semester: $1,100 (In-District) - $1,600 (Out-of-District)
  • Third Semester: $1,300 (In-District) - $2,100 (Out-of-District)
  • Fourth Semester: $1,300 (In-District) - $2,100 (Out-of-District)

Books: $1,500

Additional Fees:  

Vaccination Tests: $400

  • Tuberculosis Test (Annually)
  • MMR
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (3 injections and a titer test)
  • Tetanus (Every 10 Year)
  • Flu Vaccine (Each Year

*Registration Health Fee: (every semester) ─ 6 semesters @ $125 = $750

  • Liability Insurance: $70
  • Lab Fees ─ 11 @ $25 each = $275
  • FISHDAP-Basic and Paramedic: $168
  • ITLS ─ EMSP 1149: $30
  • ACLS ─ EMSP 2135: $20
  • PALS ─ EMSP 1147: $20

TOTAL: $1,333

Background Check – Drug Screen   

  • DATCS: $140

(Drug Test $16 for 5 semesters; Background-$30 per certificate)

Board Exam – Licensing Fees

(Paid after class is completed) State fees paid only if student wishes to work as EMT at that time:               

National Registry (written), State of Texas Fingerprint
State of Texas License Fee: $200-300

Uniform and Supplies (By second week of class)         

  • Shirt: $40
  • Pants: $70
  • Boots-Shoes: $150
  • EMS Program Patch: $6
  • Stethoscope: $150
  • BP Cuff: $50
  • Pen Light: $10

TOTAL: $476

Where graduates of the program work
  • Longview Fire Department
  • Champion EMS
  • Marshall Fire Department
  • Titus County EMS
  • East Texas Medical Center EMS
  • FORCE EMS

Frequently Asked Questions

What do graduates of the program do?

Graduates of the program work at fire departments, private EMS companies, hospitals or have managerial positions with an EMS service.

What is the job outlook for graduates?

Excellent. With the current population growing in East Texas, EMS services are striving to hire qualified people. KC has very close to a 100 percent placement rate for recent graduates.

What kind of salary can graduates expect?

Licensed paramedics can expect to make $35,000 to $40,000 in the East Texas area and up to $48,000 in larger cities.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median salary for Emergency Medical Technician is $34, 870.

How long does it take to complete the program?

The two certificates normally take five semesters (around 2.5 years) to complete. The Associate of Applied Science degree takes anywhere from 2.5 to three years depending on the class load a student takes.

Are both certificate plans and degree plans offered?

Yes, we offer both plans, however the program is designed to make it easier for those who wish to get the degree.

Will my current certification transfer over to your program?

All cases are handled individually, but typically all certifications up to intermediate level will transfer once the student has met all KC requirements. You will need to speak to a KC-Longview counselor or the EMS Program Director to find out which classes you will need to take.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, you will need to speak to our financial aid counselors to see if you meet the requirements to receive financial aid.

For information about Emergency Medical Services Professions:

Mike Smith
Associate Professor
Emergency Medical Technology
Phone:
(903) 236-2022
Office:
KC-Longview Hendrix Bldg. (LVHDX), 315
msmith@kilgore.edu
Jennifer Williams
Instructor
Emergency Medical Technology
Office:
KC-Longview Hendrix Bldg. (LVHDX)
jwilliams1@kilgore.edu

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