Basic coursework and accreditation information
Emergency Medical Technology Certification
Our EMT-Basic program includes classroom instruction covering Basic Life Support knowledge and skills criteria, clinical and field internship. Successful completion of the course requirements prepares the student for the National Registry of EMT certification examination.
The EMT-Basic certificate program is offered during the summer semester only. Students meet for lectures and skills practice from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., three days per week. In addition, 45 hours of clinical rotations are required during the semester.
The program prepares the student for the National Registry of EMT certification examination.
Program accreditation
The Paramedic certificate programs are accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). Learn more about our accreditation.
Institutional accreditation
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also called UT Health San Antonio, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. UT Health San Antonio also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of UT Health San Antonio may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website, www.sacscoc.org.