Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Admission Policy

Admission Policy (EMT)

Applicants for the program must follow the regular procedures for admission to Central Texas College. In addition, complete all Department of Health Sciences general program admission requirements, which include: CPR, proof of immunizations, physical examination, drug screen, criminal background check, and TSI completions; see Policy, Standard, and Timing for Drug Screening and Background Checks and Mandatory Immunizations. All students applying to the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate or Associate Degree Program must also meet the following additions:

Proof of High School graduation or GED high school equivalent certificate.
Copies of transcripts from prior colleges or universities attended.
Proof of physical exam completed within 90 days signed by an MD, DO, PA, or NP. The DHS physical form is required and can be obtained from the EMS Program Clerk.
Tuberculosis Documentation of negative screening results for tuberculosis (TB) is required and will be completed once enrolled in an EMS program.
Neither the college nor hospitals provide medical coverage or worker’s compensation for illness or injury or emergency illness or injury.
Active-duty military members' admission policies differ from standard EMS admission policies. Contact the EMS Program Director for details.