EMS Courses
NREMT Certification Courses – EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, & Paramedic
PERCOMOnline’s NREMT training courses are available in hybrid-online format. All of the coursework, including homework assignments and testing, is provided online 24/7 and accessible by most devices.
Hands-on EMT skills training and clinical rotations are conducted in person in either the classroom or field settings. All online and in-person training is administered by our expert instructors who have decades of EMS education experience, and over 100 years of combined EMS work experience.
Licensed by the State of Texas
Training Available for In-State and Out-Of-State Students!
2019 Statistics
Graduates that Passed NREMT Exams (EMT & EMTP): 96%
Employment Rate Post Graduation (of those who reported): 90%
EMT Basic Program
6 Month Program
3 Days Skills Class
100 Hours of Clinical Rotations
Advanced EMT/Paramedic 1 Program
9 Month Program
6 Days of Skills Classes
168 Hours of Clinical Rotations
Paramedic 2 Program
11 Month Program
8 Days of Skills Classes
288 Hours of Clinical Rotations
EMS Instructor Course
12 Week Program – 100% Online
40 Hour “Adults Methods of Teaching” Course
NHTSA Standards
Overview of EMT, AEMT, & Paramedic Programs
A combination of: online based courses and exams, weekly live chat room learning sessions, in person hands-on skills training with an instructor, and clinical internships at hospital and ambulance service providers. During enrollment in these EMS courses, each student will have an assigned instructor, skill site instructor(s), clinical coordinator and preceptors, and access to our Program Director to ensure that the educational experience you receive is enjoyable and solid quality.
Our EMS course programs are structured in a way to best suit each individual student, and can allow some to complete faster than the allowed maximum time (varies with tuition option). For those who need more time due to slower learning styles or less time availability, those students can add more time to their program for an extra fee of $100 per 30 days.
In the event that a student that finishes early, please be aware that PERCOMOnline cannot issue the Course Completion documentation (needed for official certification) until tuition has been paid in full! This can effect those who use the monthly payment plan tuition options.
Once the program has been completed, each student will be eligible to sit for the National Registry certification examination for official certification. This process is not included in tuition or enrollment at PERCOMOnline, but we do everything we can to make sure you are ready for this step when the time comes!
Scroll down for program signup options for all of our courses!
ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is an assurance that PERCOM’s EMT & Paramedic Courses meet and exceed the standard of a institution of Higher Education. Accrediting bodies review PERCOM’s EMT & Paramedic course policies, procedures, academic and faculty expertise and course content. PERCOMonline has met specific requirements and documentation of competence and expertise in training EMS professionals of all levels.
Accrediting Organizations
Texas Department of State Health Services is the licensing body of PERCOMonline .
PERCOM EMS Medical Education Consortium is accredited by the Commission of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee of Education Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP:Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
Wilson N Jones Hospital(WNJ) is a sponsor/member of the PERCOM EMS Medical Education Consortium, which provides oversight for the online Paramedic courses (does not include EMT or AEMT). WNJ is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services, and is also accredited by the JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations).
Mineral Wells Fire Department(MWFD) is a sponsor/member of the PERCOM EMS Medical Education Consortium, which provides oversight for the online Paramedic courses (does not include EMT or AEMT). MWFD is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
CLINICAL INFORMATION
Clinical Network and Scheduling:
Students are currently being required to register for clinical and field rotations for EMT and Paramedic classes at least 30 days prior to attending your first rotation. These hours must be completed at affiliated and approved hospitals, EMS agencies and 911 emergency Fire Departments that are within PERCOM’s network. Scheduling your rotations will be handled by the Clinical Department, and it is based on your availability as well as the clinical site availability.
What You Need
You will need to bring a stethoscope, second hand watch, and black, closed toe sturdy foot wear, as well as wear the PERCOM approved clinical uniform. The uniform consists of a clinical shirt and nametag ID provided by PERCOM and black or dark blue EMS uniform pants.
Drug Screening
A 10 Panel drug Screening must be completed within 30 days of your first clinical rotation. Scheduling and attending your screening can be completed locally by Certified Background. If you have additional questions about your drug screening after reviewing the information provided by certifiedbackground.com, call student support at 888-914-7279.
Background Check
Background Checks are performed by Certified Background at the beginning of the three to five business day enrollment processing period. Admission to your course will be complete once your results are available and all required paperwork and documents are received for enrollment. If you have additional questions about your background check after reviewing the information provided by certifiedbackground.com, call student support at 888-914-7279.
Immunization Requirements
Immunization records must include a negative TB test within 6 months of the start of clinical rotations (or negative chest x-ray if prior positive), Hepatitis B Vaccine complete series, MMR (2 sets), meningitis, annual flu vaccine, tetanus and Chicken Pox or proof of having contracted disease. Titer Shots are acceptable. All these tests and vaccinations are required by clinical and field sites for students to be allowed to complete the clinical and field portions of the program.
Site Request
PERCOMOnline, Inc. strives to maintain flexibility for our students. In keeping with this goal, we do allow students to request additions to our clinical or field site network. However, due to current state and national accrediting requirements, this process is limited and site requests are subject to individual approval. If approved, PERCOM will attempt to establish the agreement but this process is not automatic, can take time to establish and sometimes still cannot be established even when all information on the form is complete and accurate. This process should be started early in your course because it could take significant time to complete, and there are no guarantees that the process can be completed in time for you to use the site.