Emergency Medical Services Professions

About EMS Professions

Be on the front lines of saving lives with an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Professions Certificate from Kilgore College.

As first responders to accidents and disasters, EMS personnel bring the ER to the patient. Kilgore’s Emergency Medical Services Professions Programs prepare students for diverse careers in the medical field. The programs teach you many life-saving skills, required for the fast-advancing world of EMS. The graduates work at numerous fire departments, private EMS services, and hospitals.

EMS Programs Offered

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program

Cost: $1,050

Description: The EMT course provides foundational training in emergency medical services, preparing students to deliver critical care at the scene of an emergency and during transport. Covering basic life support skills, trauma response, and patient assessment techniques, this program emphasizes hands-on training and prepares students to handle a variety of urgent care situations. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to take the National Registry EMT certification exam, a key step in beginning a career in emergency response.

Skills Gained:

Basic life support (BLS) skills
Patient assessment and care in pre-hospital settings
Effective communication with patients and medical personnel
Trauma management and emergency response procedures

Career Pathways:

Graduates can work as EMTs in ambulances, hospitals, the fire service, and other emergency care settings, providing essential care and stabilizing patients until they reach the hospital.

Paramedic Program (Prerequisite: EMT)

Cost: $8,175

Description: Kilgore College’s Paramedic program provides comprehensive training in advanced life support (ALS) techniques, equipping students with the skills to manage complex medical and trauma cases. The curriculum includes in-depth study of EMS operations, emergency procedures, cardiology, and pharmacology, coupled with extensive practical training. Students are prepared to perform critical procedures, lead emergency response efforts, and sit for the National Registry Paramedic certification exam, positioning them for rewarding careers in paramedicine.

Skills Gained:

Advanced cardiac life support, including EKG interpretation and defibrillation
Comprehensive EMS operations and emergency response techniques
In-depth pharmacology for critical patient care

Career Pathways:

Graduates are prepared for advanced paramedic positions within EMS agencies, hospitals, and specialized medical transport, where they provide essential life-saving care and often lead emergency response teams.