For more information, visit the Dallas College Emergency Medical Services webpage and your academic advisor at the Brookhaven Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Credential for Critical Care Professionals Enhanced Skills Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Enhanced Skills Certificate in Emergency Medical Services – Credential for Critical Care Professionals. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Credential for Critical Care Professionals Enhanced Skills Certificate program combines classroom teaching with supervised clinical and field experience for medical professionals seeking certification as a Paramedic with the Texas Department of Health Services. The student will be introduced to patient assessment, airway, medical, pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, and trauma management from a pre-hospital care perspective along with the psychomotor skills to support these activities. An associate's degree or higher in the health care discipline is required. Courses that complete the Enhanced Skills Certificate are noted below.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Enhanced Skills Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 9 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
EMSP 2553 – Emergency Medical Services Certification for Health Care Professionals
EMSP 2237 – Emergency Procedures
EMSP 2265 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with the clinical coordinator regarding placement for the Practicum.
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Credential for Critical Care Professionals certificate
Total Hours: 9
PATHWAY TOTAL: 9 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS