
EMS Academy
ONSITE CAMPUS

We offer EMS courses taught according to the National EMS Education Standards and exceed all minimum requirements of the Texas Department of State Health Services. Our onsite courses are designed to allow students a traditional learning experience by attending classes in person at our Amarillo, Texas location. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to take the NREMT certification exam.
Benefits of onsite courses include:
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Structured learning experience
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Set schedule
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Classroom setting
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Faculty interaction
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Student interaction
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
An Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) treats and transports the sick and injured to medical facilities. EMRs may open airways, restore breathing, administer breathing treatments, control bleeding, treat shock, administer oxygen, immobilize fractures, bandage wounds, assist in childbirth, manage emotionally disturbed patients, treat heart attack victims, treat poison and burn victims, perform CPR and use AEDs on cardiac arrest patients.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to provide emergency medical care in a compassionate, professional and skilled manner.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course the participant will:
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receive a course completion certificate from Lifesaver Education Courses
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be eligible to submit an application to the Texas Department of State Health Services and the National Registry of EMT's for certification
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be eligible to take the NREMT certification examination
COURSE PREREQUISITES
You must apply for admission and be accepted to participate in this course.
You must possess a current completion card for one of the following CPR courses:
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CPR PRO - American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI)
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CPR for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association (AHA)
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CPR for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross (ARC)
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Professional Rescuer CPR - National Safety Council (NSC)
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code: EMSA01
Course Name: Initial Emergency Medical Responder
Pace: The class meets 4 hours weekly for 15 weeks.
Course Length: 64 hours
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Didactic Hours: 41
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Skill Hours: 29

Course Schedule
Next Course:
TBA
Enrollment begins:
TBA
Attend an information session to learn more about this course.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) treats and transports the sick and injured to medical facilities. EMTs may open airways, restore breathing, administer breathing treatments, control bleeding, treat shock, administer oxygen, immobilize fractures, bandage wounds, assist in childbirth, manage emotionally disturbed patients, treat heart attack victims, treat poison and burn victims, perform CPR and use AEDs on cardiac arrest patients.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to provide emergency medical care in a compassionate, professional and skilled manner.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course the participant will:
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receive a course completion certificate from Lifesaver Education Courses
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be eligible to submit an application to the Texas Department of State Health Services and the National Registry of EMT's for certification
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be eligible to take the NREMT certification examination
COURSE PREREQUISITES
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You must apply for admission and be accepted to participate in this course.
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You must possess a high school diploma or GED.
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You must obtain required immunizations prior to participating in clinical rotations.
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You must possess a current completion card for one of the following CPR courses:
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CPR PRO - American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI)
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CPR for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association (AHA)
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CPR for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross (ARC)
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Professional Rescuer CPR - National Safety Council (NSC)
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code: EMSA02
Course Name: Initial Emergency Medical Technician
Pace: The class meets 16 hours per week for 12 weeks
Course Length: 160 hours
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Didactic Hours: 16
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Skill Hours: 48
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Clinical Rotation Hours: 48
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Field Internship Hours: 48

Course Schedule
Next Course:
TBA
Enrollment begins:
TBA
Attend an information session to learn more about this course.