Overview

EMT Program Graduate Outcomes

  2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Retention
Number of students enrolled
14 30 39 43 40
Number of students completed 14 27 31 31 28
Percent completing program 100% 90% 79% 72% 70%
National Registry 
Overall Pass Rate
58% 58% 86% 81%

93%

As of 12/18/24

EMT is the entry point for the Emergency Medical Services Profession, and is a required certification for State Firefighters.

 

Application Process

(Fall 2025 Applications-Coming Soon)

In order to apply to the EMT Program at Weatherford College, you must complete the following: 

  1. Online Application: Visit www.WC.edu and click “Apply Now”
  2. List Major on Application: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certificate
  3. Submit official copies of all transcripts online to the College and bring hardcopies to the coordinator:
    • High School
    • Any College
  1. Meningitis Vaccine (if under 21): Provide proof of a meningitis vaccine within the last 5 years to Admissions.
  2. Complete the TSI Exam (unless exempt as a college graduate or veteran): If Military, please contact Tammy Peters at 817-598-6243

Start with downloading the EMT Packet.

  1. Review Essential Functions: Confirm you can meet the physical and mental requirements of the program.
  2. Prepare and Submit Proof of ALL Required Documents to the EMS Department:
    • Mumps, measles, and rubella vaccine
      • 2 doses required or titer drawn within 6 months of program start date
    • Varicella vaccine
      • 2 doses required or titer drawn within 6 months of program start date
      • History of the disease will not surpass the requirement
    • Hepatitis B vaccine
      • 2 or 3-shot series based on vaccine requirement or titer drawn within 6 months of program start date
      • This vaccine can take up to six months to complete if no previous record
    • Tetanus, diphtheria vaccine
      • Within the last 10 years. D-tap will not be accepted
    • Negative TB Skin Test
      • PPD TB Skin test completed within the last year or a radiologist report of a negative chest x-ray within the last 3 years.
    • Influenza vaccine
      • For the current season
    • Meningitis vaccine (For anyone under 21 years of age)
      • Within the last 5 years
    • American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR Card
      • Some clinical sites do not accept CPR cards from the American Red Cross, so this certification is not acceptable for admission to the program.
      • CPR Cards cannot expire before the end of the course.
      • We DO NOT accept Heartsaver CPR courses from the AHA. These are not designed for professional healthcare providers.
    • Health insurance card
      • Short term insurance can be purchased through ejsmith.com
      • Dependents on a parent's insurance card must submit proof of being listed on the policy if the student’s name is not listed on the card.
    • Driver’s License
      • Color copy of the front and back
    • Fill out the demographic form and cadet waiver form
      • Located at the back of the packet.
      • The cadet waiver form must be notarized.
    • Official hardcopy transcripts

Personal History Statement Document is located within the packet. 

A letter of reference from a professional must be sent directly via email to the program coordinator. The letter must be written on official letterhead, include the professional's contact information, and provide specific details explaining why you are an excellent candidate for the program.

Set up an EMT entrance interview through the link within the packet. 

Please do not set up an interview until you have 75% of your documents obtained.

Each applicant must submit a essay of intent to be considered for the EMT Program. Details of the essay can be found in the EMT Packet. 

Within 1 week after the application period closes tentative emails of acceptance will go out to those who have been selected into the EMT Program. 

Those tentatively accepted will have additional requirements to fulfill. 

 

Related Programs

Scholarships

  • Dave Jackson Paramedicine Scholarship - For students Enrolled in the paramedic and EMS Programs
  • Dr. Trevor Mabery Scholarship
  • More information can be found on the Scholarship page.
  • Tru Grant WorkForce Applications can be obtained from MCarsons@wc.edu

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Emergency Medical Technician

EMT Certificate
Number of Credits
12

Contact

Samantha Grimsley
EMS Program Coordinator
sgrimsley@wc.edu
817-598-6394