About the Paramedic Program
The Paramedic Program at Lone Star College-CyFair is designed for any certified EMT-Basic or AEMT interested in becoming a Paramedic. The Paramedic course teaches anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, advanced airway management, intravenous therapy, cardiology ECG interpretation, and pharmacology. EMT-Basic training consists of coursework and hands-on experience designed to prepare students to administer care in emergency situations. Upon successfully satisfying all course completion criteria of Paramedic Program, the student will be eligible to sit for the National and State certification examination conducted by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. If you are interested in an degree plan that will help you make a difference in your community, then we are interested in you. Enrollment for Lone Star College-CyFair begins with an appointment with an academic advisor to ensure you meet academic eligibility requirements.
Accreditation Status
The Lone Star College-CyFair EMS Professions Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
| Contact CAAHEP: 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 727.210.2350 www.caahep.org |
Contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 214-703-8445 FAX 214-703-8992 www.coaemsp.org? |
| Program Statistics | 2020 |
|---|---|
| National Registry Written Exam Results | 95.5% |
| Program Retention rate | 64.7% |
| Positive Job Placement rate | 86.4% |
All results can be verified by the Annual Report submitted to CoAEMSP.
Requirements
You must first apply at Lone Star College-CyFair through the online application process.
- If you are seeking the Paramedic Certificate you must be certified as an EMT or AEMT and complete the application process outlined in this document. See a Workforce advisor on campus to ensure you have met eligibility requirements and your student account is in good standing. Admission to the certificate program does not require college readiness.
- If you are seeking the AAS Degree you must see a Workforce advisor on campus to ensure you have met academic eligibility requirements and your student account is in good standing. The AAS degree plan requires college readiness, as defined in the college catalog.
Applying to the Program
Please review the Information packet below for the step by step process to apply to our program. Our application process has changed. To submit your application use the following link Lonestarcompliance.com
Completion of the paperwork for the application packet can take up to a month or longer.
The demand for these positions is high, and positions are awarded to the first 25 candidates who submit a complete Program Application Packet. The following must be submitted as part of a completed Program Application Packet:
- Physician signed physical (on the approved LSC form) and verification of required immunizations. Some immunizations require dates and some require titers (blood work). Confirm with the application packet or your Complio account what is required.
- MMR x2
- Varicella (Chicken pox) x2
- Hepatitis B Titer within last 5 years
- Hepatitis C screening
- TB Skin Test within last 6 months
- Tdap within the last three years
- Current year flu shot
- A criminal background check with no negative findings by an approved LSC vendor
- Proof of current health insurance
- Picture of a current government issued ID
- Current AHA Basic CPR training
- Information sheet (first 3 pages of the application)
- Once accepted into the program the candidate will receive directions on purchasing and completing a random drug screen. A negative drug screen is a requirement to attend any clinical activity.
The time and dates for the Mandatory Program Orientation Session are July 31 and August 1 from 0800-1700.
Application will be available February 1, 2024 for Fall 2024-2025 Paramedic Classes. The Application deadline is June 1, 2024.
Information Packet and Application
- Paramedic Information Packet
- Paramedic Functional Job Analysis / Technical Standards
- Paramedic Application
Program Format
The LSC-CF EMSP program is a hybrid format of teaching and learning. All didactic and lab courses will consist of both face to face and online course work. We offer two cohort of students. All students will attend Monday online presentations and one day, either Tuesday or Wednesdays, on campus lab days. Clinical assignments will continue to be made by signing up after clinical orientation.
Program Goal
The LSC-CF EMSP program goal is to prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for students. The four most common types of aid are grants, loans, scholarships and work-study. Visit the Lone Star College–CyFair Financial Aid Department to learn more. The office is located in Room 144 of the Learning Center at LSC-CyFair. They can be reached by phone at 281.290.3200. Information may also be requested at cfcinfo@lonestar.edu.
Veteran Assistance
The Veteran Affairs office is located in Room 142-C of the Learning Center at LSC-CyFair.
Phone: 281.290.3200
E-mail: cfcinfo@lonestar.edu
Other Links
The websites below are also excellent sources of information.