About the Paramedic Program
The Paramedic Program at Lone Star College-CyFair is designed for any certified EMT 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. Upon successfully satisfying all course completion criteria of Paramedic Program, the student will be eligible to sit for the National certification examination conducted by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| National Registry Written Exam Results | 100% |
| Program Retention rate | 56.5% |
| Positive Job Placement rate | 92.3% |
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. Contact your assigned LSC Advisor (found in your MyLoneStar portal) to ensure your student account is active and in good standing. Admission to the certificate program does not require college readiness or student success course EDUC 1300.
- If you are seeking the AAS Degree you must be certified as an EMT or AEMT and complete the application process. Contact your assigned LSC Advisor (found in your MyLoneStar portal) to ensure your student account is active and in good standing. The AAS degree plan requires college readiness, as defined in the college catalog, but does not require student success course EDUC 1300.
Applying to the Program
Please review the Information packet below for the step by step process to apply to our program. To submit your application use the following link Lonestarcompliance.com
Completion of the application can take up to a month or longer.
The demand for these positions is high, and positions are awarded to the first 20 candidates in each of two cohorts who submit a complete Program Application. The following must be submitted as part of the application process:
- Physician signed LSC physical form and verification of required vaccinations. Some vaccinations require dates, and some require blood work (titers). Confirm with the application or your Complio account what is required prior to seeing your doctor.
- MMR Vaccine x2 – Proof of vaccinations or blood work (titer)
- Varicella (Chicken pox) Vaccine x2 – Proof of vaccinations for blood work (titer)
- Hepatitis B Titer – If negative, vaccination series required
- Hepatitis C Titer
- TB Skin Test - within last 6 months
- Tdap – within the last ten years
- Flu Vaccine – Current year
- A criminal background check with no negative findings
- Proof of current health insurance
- Picture of a valid government issued ID
- Proof of current American Heart Association Basic CPR training
- Information sheet (first 3 pages of Application)
- A negative random drug screen is a requirement for the program. Once accepted into the program, the candidate will receive directions on purchasing and completing a random drug screen.
The time and dates for the 2026-2027 Mandatory Program Orientation Sessions are July 29, 2026 and July 30, 2026 from 0800-1700. There will be no make-up sessions.
The Application will be available February 5, 2026 for Fall 2026-2027 Paramedic Classes. The Application deadline is June 5, 2026.
Information Packet and Application
- Paramedic Information Packet currently under review
- Paramedic Functional Job Analysis / Technical Standards
- Application for Admission to the EMS Professions Program currently under review
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 cohorts of students. The Paramedic classroom and lab schedule is currently under review for the 2026-2027 academic year. Updates will be posted to this website once completed. Clinical assignments will be selected by the students based on clinical site availability.
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.