Frequently Asked Questions

  What items are required to register?

  Please bring the following with you to your Registration Appointment:

1. A photocopy of your childhood vaccine records.  See below for complete vaccine list.
2. Your first injection of the Hep-B Vaccine series must have been given before your registration date and included in your immunization records.  Hep-B must be completed or a Titer test must show you are positive for Hep-B antibodies prior to the start of your clinical time
3. A photocopy of recent TB test results (within 3 months of class start date)
4. A photocopy of your H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccines (optional, but if you opt out, you will be required to wear a N95 mask during your ER clinical time)
5. An original State of Texas Background Check with FINGERPRINTS: Can be obtained at the Texas Department of Public Safety, 108 Denson Dr. (Near Highland Mall off of Airport Blvd) Ph: 512-424-2000. Cost $24.95
6. Either payment in full for the course or your first of 3 payments, due at registration.  (10% payment plan fee applies and is subject to application approval)
7. Drivers license or other government issued photo I.D.
8. Social Security Card/Number
9. Proof of Health Insurance or Accident Insurance
10. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Card.  Must be no older than 6 months.  A class will be held for those without a card.  See below for details.

FAQ:

1. What if I have a criminal record?  TDSHS website states:

A person shall be disqualified from eligibility to acquire an EMS certification if the applicant is convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or deferred disposition for an offense listed in Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 42.12, Sections 3g(a)(1)(A) through (H) as follows:

(1) murder; (2) capital murder; (3) indecency with a child; (4) aggravated kidnapping; (5) aggravated sexual assault; (6) aggravated robbery; (7) substance abuse offenses (if conducted in a manner below), as described in Health and Safety Code, Chapter 481, for which punishment is increased under:

(a) Health and Safety Code, §481.140, regarding the use of a child in the commission of an offense; or

(b) Health and Safety Code, §481.134(c), (d), (e) or (f), regarding an offense committed within a drug free zone, if it is shown that the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense for which punishment was increased under one of those subsections;

(8) sexual assault. (9) An offense, other than an offense committed on or after September 1, 2009, for which the person is subject to register as a sex offender under Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 62.

**All other criminal offenses NOT LISTED ABOVE are subject to a department review which may lead to denial, suspension, or revocation.  Please call TDSHS at (512) 834-6700 to find out if your record will prohibit you from obtaining a certification.**

2. What vaccines are required?  One injection of Tetanus diphtheria toxoid (Td) or Tetanus diphtheria pertussis (Tdap) is required within the last 10 years, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), One dose of Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox) if done before your first birthday or two doses if done after your first birthday, A recent Tuberculosis Test (TB) within 3 months of the start date of class, A series of 3 injections of Hepatitis B (Hep-B) vaccine is required to be completed prior to any patient contact (clinical time). Please follow the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for administration of this vaccine and its time frames.  Your first injection of Hep-B will need to be completed prior to enrollment.

3.    What if I don't have my immunization records or I am missing a required vaccine?  You have two options.  1) Visit your doctor or click here for a vaccine clinic to schedule injections. The vaccine clinic is a very inexpensive alternative for those who are uninsured or under-insured. 2) Visit your doctor and request a TITERS TEST on the vaccines above.  The TITERS TEST will verify your immunity to these diseases.

4. Which Textbook will we be using?  EMT-B Students will be using Mosby's EMT Prehospital Care 4th Ed. Intermediate will be using Paramedic Practice Today Volumes 1 and 2, by Barbara Aehlert.
5. Will I need a current Health Care Provider CPR Card?  Yes.  If you do not have a current card, we will be holding CPR classes prior to EMT-B start dates.  Your HCP CPR card must be issued no more than 6 months prior to the start date of class and must come from either EMTS,  Austin Travis County EMS, Williamson County EMS or an Accredited Educational Facility.  To register for this class, click HERE.
6. What does the required uniform consist of?  The uniform consists of Navy EMS pants, Black Belt, Black Boots, and an EMTS Academy Shirt and Academy patch.  You can use the above items if you already own them, however, the EMTS Academy Shirt and patch will need to be purchased through Miller Uniform.  They have the order sheet for EMTS on file however you can print the order form below.
7. Click Here to open the Uniform Order Form.
8. Visit:       MILLER UNIFORMS & EMBLEMS, INC.
                    650 Canion St., Austin, TX 78752  
                    PH (512)302-5541  M-F 9a - 5p
9. How long is the class: Approximately: EMT-B Accelerated Day Class: 7 Weeks; EMT-B Day Class: 3 months, 2 weeks; EMT-B Night Class: 4 months, 2 weeks, EMT-I Night Class through EMT-P: 1 year, 2months avg. classroom time. EMT-I/EMT-P add approx. 5 months clinical time. (If taking EMT-I alone, the class runs 5 months.  Add 1 month clinical time.
10. What are the Course Costs:

• EMT-B:
• Tuition:  $1,075  
• Textbook/Workbook Pack: $93.07 new, less for used
• Uniform: (Varies)
• Drug Screen:  $37
• PPE Pack: $35
• Accident Insurance: $15 per month enrolled
• Fisdap: $15

• EMT-I:
• Tuition: $1,475  
• Textbook/Workbook Pack: $145 new, less for used
• Uniform: (Varies)
• Drug Screen:  $37
• PPE Pack:  $35
• Accident Insurance:  $15 per month enrolled
• Fisdap: $15
• Ambulance Ride Outs: $1.60 per hour  
  
• Clinical Time: Included in the tuition

• EMT-P:
• Tuition: $5,850 
• Textbooks/Workbook Pack: $238.50 new, less for used
• Uniform: (Varies)
• Drug Screen:  $37
• PPE Pack:  $35
• Accident Insurance: $15 per month enrolled
• Fisdap: $15
• Ambulance Ride Outs: $1.60 per hour  
  
• Clinical Time: Included in the tuition

• Note: You do not need to complete EMT-I before entering the Paramedic Program.  If you complete EMT-I and later enroll in the paramedic program, you will receive a $500 discount on the Paramedic Program Tuition.

• Payment Plan: The fee for those who chose this option is 10% of the tuition.  This will be added to your first payment and is due at registration.

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