Weatherford College EMR (ECA) Application Packet - Emergency Medical Services - Registration Request Form and Orientation Schedule

Sep 23, 2026

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Weatherford College EMS provides the EMR (ECA) application packet for the Emergency Medical Responder program. It includes a Fall 1 and Fall 2 registration request form schedule with mandatory orientation dates, plus details on course prerequisites for students entering the EMT program. The packet explains national EMR certification requirements, exam eligibility conditions, program expectations, and essential functions. It also outlines non-discrimination commitments and how to request accommodations.

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EMR (ECA) Application Packet

Fall 1 Registration and Mandatory Orientation Dates

Fall 2 Registration and Mandatory Orientation Dates

Program Overview and Prerequisites

Curriculum, Exams, and Certification Requirements

Essential Job Functions and Qualifications

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE EMR (ECA) Application Packet Emergency Medical Services | Registration Request Form Due for Fall 1 Class | Mandatory Orientation | | --- | --- | | 8/ 11/2026 @ 4:00 pm | 8/13/2026 @ 5:00 pm | | First Day of Online Coursework | First Day of In-Person | | 8/ 17/2026 | 8/25/2026 | | Registration Request Form Due for Fall 2 Class | Mandatory Orientation | | --- | --- | | 10/6/2026 @ 4:00 pm | 10/8/2026 @ 5:00 pm | | First Day of Online Coursework | First Day of In-Person | | 10/ 15/2026 | 10/20/2026 | Thank you for your interest in the Emergency Medical Attendant/Responder program offered through the Weatherford College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department. Before submitting your registration request, we encourage you to carefully review all information and steps and to ensure you have the necessary documentation to successfully complete the process. The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is the nationally recognized title for the foundational level of emergency medical services. In Texas, this level is referred to as Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) . The EMR/ECA serves as the entry point into EMS and is commonly utilized in volunteer and rural EMS services. EMRs provide immediate, basic lifesaving care at the scene and help stabilize patients until higher-level providers, EMTs, Advanced EMTs, or Paramedics arrive. They play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and continuity of care, often acting as the first trained responder at emergencies. This course serves as a prerequisite and is strictly intended for students planning to enroll in the EMT program. It is not designed for other allied health professions, will not satisfy science course requirements for an associate or other healthcare degree, and does not include clinical rotations. Completion of the EMR program prepares students to enter the EMT program, which is required for those who wish to eventually advance to the Paramedic program, the highest level of emergency medical provider. Students will learn all required cognitive and psychomotor content as outlined by the National EMS Education Standards and Texas DSHS competency requirements. The program maintains rigorous expectations: students must achieve passing scores on both the final exam and the overall course to be eligible for the national EMR certification exam. At the completion of the program, students are required to take the national EMR certification exam, which is an additional cost separate from tuition. Passing this exam is mandatory to advance into the EMT program and to be officially recognized and credentialed as an EMR. Students who do not pass or do not take this exam will not be able to work asan EMR. All students are expected to adhere to the rules and standards of the EMS program, consistent with the expectations of both the EMT and Paramedic programs. Weatherford College and the EMS Department are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, or veteran status. Please review the program requirements carefully to assess your ability to perform essential functions. If you have a disability and require accommodations during the application process or throughout your enrollment, please contact the EMS Department promptly. While we strive to provide equal opportunities, all students must be able to successfully complete program requirements, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help. Sincerely, Samantha Grimsley EMS Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor (817) 598-6394 [SGrimsley@wc.edu](SGrimsley@wc.edu) Information on a Career in Emergency Medical Services as an EMR ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DESCRIPTIONS (Information obtained from the DSHS – EMS Education and Training Manual) Introduction The followi

FAQs

What is the EMR (ECA) program and who is it intended for?

The EMR (ECA) program is the foundational level of emergency medical services in Texas. It is intended as a prerequisite for students planning to enroll in the EMT program and is not designed for other allied health professions or clinical rotations.

What are the Fall 1 registration and mandatory orientation deadlines?

For Fall 1, the registration request form is due 8/11/2026 at 4:00 pm, with mandatory orientation on 8/13/2026 at 5:00 pm. The first day of online coursework is 8/17/2026 and the first day of in-person is 8/25/2026.

What exam requirements must be completed to advance to the EMT program?

Students must pass the final exam and the overall course to be eligible for the national EMR certification exam. Passing the national exam is mandatory to advance to the EMT program, and students who do not pass or do not take the exam cannot work as an EMR.

Sep 23, 2026

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