EMS Program Schedule Examples
EMT Accelerated
This EMT schedule follows the typical accelerated timeline of approximately 3 months and consists of 3 courses: 2 lecture/lab courses and one clinical course. Instruction is fully face-to-face, with all classes held on the McKinney Campus. Students will earn a total of nine credit hours upon completion. This is the most accelerated version of the EMT program and is designed for students who are able to commit to an intensive schedule.
Sample Accelerated ScheduleEMT Zero to Hero
This EMT schedule offers an accelerated, approximately 3-month pathway designed for students eager to begin a career in emergency services. The
program includes 3 courses—2 lecture/lab courses and 1 clinical course—and is delivered
fully face-to-face on the McKinney Campus. Students earn nine credit hours upon completion.
This schedule supports a clear career pipeline for those pursuing firefighter readiness, allowing sponsored students from local workforce and public safety partners to progress efficiently from EMT certification to Fire Academy training and Paramedic certification. Civilian students are also encouraged to apply, making this pathway accessible to individuals entering the field as well as those sponsored by partner agencies.
Sample Zero to Hero ScheduleEMT Night Shift
This EMT schedule option is designed specifically for working students who are not
sponsored and need the flexibility to balance employment with coursework. Classes
are held in the evening, allowing students to work during the day while completing
their training at night.
Instruction is fully face-to-face and includes 2 lecture/lab courses and 1 clinical course. Evening classes typically begin around 5:30 PM. To accommodate the required contact hours for certification within a night schedule, this pathway extends slightly beyond the accelerated 3-month format. Students will earn 9 credit hours upon completion while progressing toward EMT certification in a schedule built to support work-life balance.
Sample Night Shift ScheduleEMT Dual Credit
This EMT schedule is available exclusively to dual credit students and is coordinated
in partnership with the College’s Dual Credit Department and approved dual credit
partner high schools. The program is designed to align with the participating high
school’s academic calendar and daily schedule.
Enrollment in this option is limited to students attending partnered high schools and is offered only through established dual credit agreements. Students interested in this schedule may contact the EMS Department, the Dual Credit Department, or the dual credit office on their high school campus for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Sample Dual Credit Schedule