EMSP 1371Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Collin College · Credits vary by section · UGRD

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Introduction to Emergency Medical Services including: History of EMS, organization and function, legal aspects, and ethics. The course is an overview of human anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, airway control, and infection control techniques. Other topics that will be covered are lifespan development, dealing with veteran mental health, vital signs, recognizing terrorism, and hazardous materials environments, as well as safely lifting and moving patients, basic pharmacology, and safe ambulance operation. Lab required. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 4 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
30001Class #13495-EMSP-1371-300013 credits	Monday & Wednesday11:30 AM - 1:30 PM08/24/2026 - 09/18/20268:30 AM - 11:00 AMAug 24 – Sep 18	Room	Leslie Teel
30001 notes: <b>This section is for a specialty admission program or requires departmental approval for enrollment. Please contact the department with any questions. Concurrent enrollment in EMSP 1371-3001L - Lab: Intro to EMT is required.</b> This section will be delivered on campus with the required face-to-face class meetings and some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS). <b>This section requires additional fees.</b>

3001LClass #13496-EMSP-1371-3001L0 credits	Tuesday & Thursday & Friday12:00 PM - 2:20 PM08/24/2026 - 09/18/20268:30 AM - 11:30 AMAug 24 – Sep 18	Room	Leslie Teel
3001L notes: <b>This section is for a specialty admission program or requires departmental approval for enrollment. Please contact the department with any questions. Concurrent enrollment in EMSP 1371-30001 - Intro to EMT is required.</b> This section will be delivered on campus with the required face-to-face class meetings and some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS). <b>This section requires additional fees.</b>

30002Class #16056-EMSP-1371-300023 credits	Monday & Wednesday12:30 PM - 2:50 PM10/12/2026 - 10/30/20268:30 AM - 11:30 AMOct 12 – Oct 30	Room	Kari Reed
30002 notes: <b>This section requires concurrent enrollment in EMSP 1371-3002L. This section is for a specialty admission program for Emergency Medical Services. Please visit the program website or contact the program director for further details. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with the required face-to-face class meetings and some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS). <b>This section requires additional course fees. This section requires an additional lab fee. </b>

3002LClass #16058-EMSP-1371-3002L0 credits	Tuesday & Thursday & Friday12:30 PM - 4:50 PM10/12/2026 - 10/30/20268:30 AM - 11:30 AMOct 12 – Oct 30	Room	Kari Reed
3002L notes: <b>This section requires concurrent enrollment in EMSP 1371-30002. This section is for a specialty admission program for Emergency Medical Services. Please visit the program website or contact the program director for further details.</b> This section will be delivered on campus with the required face-to-face class meetings and some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS).