Lone Star College-North Harris is a dynamic learning community that is distinguished by excellence in teaching. The college meets the needs of our diverse community through outreach, easy access, student support, and a motivated faculty and staff. Lone Star College-North Harris provides responsive and effective support services, learning resources, current technologies and information systems that enhance the learning experience. Smaller, more intimate classes–with personalized attention from our talented faculty–are the college’s trademarks. The college offers flexible schedules to meet the needs of today’s student. Day, evening and weekend classes are offered at the college and at our two satellite locations–the Greenspoint Center in Greenspoint and the Carver Center in Acres Homes. Lone Star College-North Harris is committed to providing educational opportunities for the financially and geographically under–represented portion of our community by offering affordable tuition, financial aid, and disability assistance.

Emergency Medical Services Professions (EMSP)
Lone Star College-North Harris is a leader among Emergency Medical Services educational institutions. The EMSP program, accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, is intended for students who wish to receive a high quality education experience and desire to dedicate themselves to careers in emergency medical services. Lone Star College-North Harris provides the educational and clinical background necessary to become eligible for certification/licensure at the EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic levels.

Paramedics are highly recruited in Texas, with an average of 2,800 openings per year and a growth rate that exceeds the state average. Municipal fire/EMS services typically provide their employees with annual salaries ranging from $24,000 to $38,000, depending on experience. Private EMS agencies offer their employees annual salaries ranging from $24,000 to $36,000. Annual starting salaries for certified EMTs range from $18,000 to $24,000.

Certification/licensure is not automatic; the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) administer all certification examinations upon completion of a DSHS recognized educational program. Completion of the NHC EMSP program does not guarantee eligibility for DSHS/NREMT certification/licensure. Criminal background checks are conducted by DSHS as part of the screening process. Candidates with concerns about their background should contact the Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin.

The Office of Financial Aid offers various forms of financial assistance. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more details and to apply for financial assistance and scholarship opportunities. The priority filing date for financial aid is April 1, preceding each fall semester. For more details call 281-618-5464.

The three levels of educational programs offered at Lone Star College-North Harris include an Associate of Applied Science degree, a Paramedic Certificate, and an Intermediate Certificate.

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