Career and School Info for EMT and Paramedics in Texas



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Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:

Schools Concentrating On EMT And Paramedics

  • Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at LSCS, San Antonio College, TCC, and Blinn.

Fastest Response From Schools

  • Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.

Student Body

  • Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider UTHCSA.
  • Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Laredo Community College, South Texas College, El Paso Community College, and HCC.
  • Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Lee College, Brookhaven, El Centro, and HCC.

School Setting

  • Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Central Texas College, Texarkana College, HCC, and Grayson County College.
  • Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Western Texas College, TSTC Harlingen, Clarendon, and Kilgore College.

Excellence

  • % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at UTHCSA.
  • Class Size: For small class sizes, look at UTHCSA, TSTC West Texas, Howard College, and Del Mar College.

Working as a Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic in Texas

Responsibilities of emergency medical technicians and paramedics include responding effectively to 911 calls, monitoring patient progress on CRO devices, and interpreting electrocardiograms. Read a detailed Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics job description and schools overview.

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics can find relevant and useful information at Emergency Medical Services Association of Texas.

State Requirements

Emergency medical technicians have to obtain licenses from Bureau of Emergency Management Texas Department of Health.

To obtain the license, candidates have to:

  • be adults
  • possess a valid driver's license
  • have specialized education
  • have to clear a written and physical examination


 

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Spotlight Texas Schools Related to This Career

University of Phoenix

  • Locations: Austin, Dallas, Houston, Hurst, Irving, Killeen, San Antonio, Spring, Sugar Land
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor

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Study from Anywhere at Online Schools Related to This Career

University of Phoenix Online

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  • Degrees: Bachelor

Walden University

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  • Degrees: Bachelor

Baker College Online

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  • Degrees: Associate
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