Overview
EMT Program Graduate Outcomes
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Retention
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14 | 30 | 39 | 43 | 14 |
| Number of students completed | 14 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 8 |
| Percent completing program | 100% | 90% | 79% | 72% | 57% |
| National Registry Overall Pass Rate |
58% | 58% | 86% | 81% | 100% |
Application Process
(Spring Applications Open 9/3/24 & Close 12/16/24)
In order to apply to the EMT Program at Weatherford College, you must complete the following:
1) Complete the Weatherford College Application
2) Submit official copies of all transcripts including High School and any College to Admissions and Records.
3) Submit proof of meningitis vaccine to Admissions and Records if under the age of 21.
4) Complete the TSI Exam (Not required for college graduates or military/veterans) If Military, please contact Tammy Peters at 817-598-6243
1) Start with downloading the Spring 2025 EMT Packet
2) Carefully review the Essential Functions section of this packet. This document
describes the physical and mental tasks the EMS profession requires. If you believe
you have a disability that will
require accommodations during the application process or during your enrollment as
a student, please contact the EMS Department as soon as possible.
Obtain the following for CastleBranch and upload them into the medical tracker as outlined in the EMT Packet
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Proof of the following vacccines:
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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (2 doses required or blood titer drawn within 6 months of program start date)
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Varicella (2 doses required or blood titer drawn within 6 months of program start date)
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Hepatitis B (2 or 3-shot series based on vaccine requirement or blood titer drawn within 6 months of program start date)
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Tetanus, diphtheria (within 10-years)
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PPD TB Skin test completed within the last year or a negative chest x-ray within the last 3 years.
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Influenza for the current season
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Proof of a American Heart Association BLS CPR card.
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CPR cards from the Redcross or Heartsaver CPR will not be accepted.
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Proof of health insurance
Set up an EMT entrance interview through the following link:
Please do not set up an interview until you have 75% of your CastleBranch account completed.
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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