The 18-month EMS program at TJC is a close-knit community of hardworking healthcare professionals who will guide you toward a fulfilling career in emergency medical care.
We have state of the art facilities including a full ambulance, decked-out with the latest emergency healthcare equipment. Our faculty brings their experience to the classroom every day to provide hands-on, real-world training.
Upon completion of the EMT program, you can apply as an emergency medical technician. If you complete the paramedic certificate, you're qualified to apply as a licensed paramedic.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Mission Statement
Tyler Junior College Emergency Medical Services Program is committed to providing and promoting a student-centered learning environment founded on the principles of exceptional patient care, patient advocacy, professionalism, ethics and morals, who demonstrate empathy and compassion for their patients, and graduates who are committed to life-long learning.
Program Goal
To prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains, with exit points at the EMT and Advanced EMT levels.
To be successful, emergency medical professionals must demonstrate:
- High level of ethics and morals
- Desire to provide the best possible medical care
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Excellent physical conditioning
- Ability to work well on a team and under pressure
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Strong math and science background
