Emergency Health Sciences
Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have fulfilled prescribed requirements by a credentialing agency to practice the art and science of out-of-hospital medicine in conjunction with medical direction. EMS is most easily recognized when emergency vehicles or helicopters are seen responding to emergency incidents, but EMS is much more than a ride to the hospital. It is a system of coordinated response and emergency medical care, involving multiple people and agencies. A comprehensive EMS system is ready every day for every kind of emergency.
Paramedics and EMTs are integrated with other services and systems intended to maintain and enhance the community's health and safety and operate at the crossroads between health care, public health, and public safety.
The emerging roles and responsibilities of the paramedic include disaster management, health promotion, leadership and management, community paramedicine, and advanced practice. As the scope of service and practice continues to expand, the paramedic will function as a facilitator of access to care and part of a coordinated and seamless system of out-of-hospital medical care.
The Department of Emergency Health Sciences Paramedic Certification Program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) by recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Services Professions (CoAEMSP). CoAEMSP may be contacted at 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, phone 214-703-8445.
THE DIVISION OF INITIAL EDUCATION
The Division of Initial Education offers programs primarily for the traditional (civilian) student and include:
- EMT certification
- Paramedic certification
- Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Health Sciences