Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Accreditor CAAHEP
Duration 12–24 months
A skilled healthcare professional trained to deliver advanced emergency medical care in the field, assess patients, and transport them safely to definitive care.
Career outlook Ambulance services, fire departments, and hospitals hire paramedics to deliver advanced emergency medical care in the field. They assess patients, perform life-saving interventions, and coordinate care during transport to definitive treatment.
Getting in What Lone Star College System asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Lone Star College System. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 4 English competency (ENGL 0304 or 0339 AND ENGL 0305 or 0355, OR ENGL 1301, or placement by testing) one of: english Math competency (MATH 0306 or placement by testing) one of: math BIOL 2404 (Anatomy & Physiology) or equivalent with lab Recommended PHIL 2306 (Ethics) or equivalent Recommended Certifications 5 BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) EMT-Basic or AEMT (Intermediate) certification, or EMSP 1501/1160 completion with EMT-Basic certification obtained before first paramedic clinical Valid Texas driver's license or official state ID Advanced credential held (EMT-I, RN, PA, EMT-P/LP, DO, MD) Recommended Employment by a clinical affiliate Recommended Health and background checks 3 Background check and drug screen Immunizations LSCS Health History and Physical Forms Application basics 4 High school diploma or GED Interview with Program Director College GPA ranking points (1 point per GPA point, e.g. 3.5 GPA = 3.5 points) Recommended Completed college credit hours (1-10, 11-20, 21-30+) earn ranking points Recommended Experience 2 Resume/CV showing work history with emphasis on EMS or health care experience EMS field experience (1 year full-time or 2 years part-time) or volunteer EMS service or relevant military experience Recommended 
