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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM

The EMSP programs at Angelina College include curricula that meet or exceed the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) standards for certification in emergency medical services. The College offers a cooperative program with the Lufkin and Nacogdoches hospitals, Nacogdoches County EMS, the City of Lufkin Fire Department/EMS, and AmeriCares/Allegiance EMS Livingston, designed to provide understanding, proficiency, and skill in Emergency Medical Services. View job opportunities and salary information at https://www.angelina.edu/ems/

All students wishing to take any EMSP course MUST complete an application for the program and have the approval of the Program Director BEFORE registration.

Program Accreditation

Angelina College Emergency Medical Services Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, (phone: 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org).

Emergency Medical Services Program Admission Criteria

All students must comply with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Licensing Division state personnel qualifications as stated in the Minimum Standards for Childcare Centers § 746.1103. These requirements include: 

  1. Application and acceptance to Angelina College.

  2. Written application and acceptance to the EMSP Program.

  3. A document (transcript, high school diploma, GED certificate) indicating graduation from high school or its equivalent MUST BE on file in the EMSP office.

  4. A complete physical history and certificate of immunization are required. Physical form provided during the information session.

  5. Provide proof of a current 2-year American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider CPR card.

  6. The TSI Assessment is recommended for students seeking a certificate or degree.

  7. TDSHS Certification – must have copies of any current TDSHS certifications (if applicable).

  8. All applicants must attend an information session before acceptance.

  9. A background check must be completed within two weeks of the beginning of the course. A drug screening is required and will be done shortly after classes begin. These are conducted at the student’s expense at a designated time. The approximate cost is $80. These screenings are completed through agencies designated by the program.

  10. Platinum Planner required.

  11. The drug screening and background check must be negative to receive full admission to the program.