Highlights
Tuition fee
24290 USD / year
24290 USD / year
7682 USD / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
24290 USD / year
24290 USD / year
7682 USD / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
San Antonio, United States
Campus location
San Antonio, United States
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The University of Texas at San Antonio's Paramedic Certification 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.

Overview

The Paramedic Certification program from The University of Texas at San Antonio consists of 16 courses for a total of 41 credit hours over two semesters. Classroom instruction covers anatomy/physiology, patient assessment, advanced airway procedures, cardiovascular emergencies, medical and trauma emergencies, EMS operations, hospital clinical and EMS field practicum.

The program prepares students for the NREMT-Paramedic Certification Examination.

Program accreditation

The paramedic certificate programs is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). Learn more about our accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Emergency Pharmacology
  • Airway and Respiratory Management
  • Cardiology
  • Clinical 1
  • EMS Operations
  • Trauma Management
  • Medical Emergencies

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

41 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • San Antonio, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Complete Apply Texas online application.
  • Criminal background check, drug test, immunization records and official transcripts
  • Admissions application and fee must be received by the University Registrar by the deadline to be considered on-time and eligible for review.  
  • Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be submitted in the original language and must be accompanied by a NACES Members evaluation agency English translation for each course
  • Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores; minimum scores 560 (paper) or 68 (Internet)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    24290 USD / year
    24290 USD / year
  • Out-of-State
    24290 USD / year
    24290 USD / year
  • Domestic

    In-State
    7682 USD / year
    7682 USD / year

Living costs

San Antonio

United States
972 - 1507 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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