Paramedic Certification

Part of the Department of Emergency Health Sciences

Our program includes classroom instruction covering anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, advanced airway, shock/trauma management, cardiovascular disease recognition and management, advanced treatment protocols for trauma, medical and special patient emergencies, and clinical and field internship. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the 

Our paramedic program is typically offered to the general public (civilian), fire departments, EMS agencies, and the military.

 

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Academics

Our certificate program consists of 41 semester credit hours. The Paramedic Program attends from August through May.

Admissions

Learn about prerequisite requirements and what makes a successful applicant.

Careers

Employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 23 percent from 2012 to 2022.

Accreditation and outcomes

Important Dates

Apr
15
2026 Summer Semester
Nov
15
2027 Spring Semester

Application Notice 

The Department of Emergency Health Sciences may close applications before the deadline if maximum capacity is reached. For more information, please contact us at 210-450-7372.

Requirements

  • Documentation of EMT-Basic certification
  • All official high school academic transcripts and/or an official GED with scores in a sealed envelope

Tuition and fees

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