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Recent Publications, Dibbern, M., Hargrove, K., Everitt, B.,, Wampler, D, ., Reveles, K., & Lock, A. (2023, May). Effectiveness and Safety of 1 gram versus 2 grams of Prehospital Tranexamic Acid in Trauma Patients. In 2023 ACCP Virtual Poster Symposium (May 23 and 24) . American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Smith, A., Ciaraglia, A., Axtman, B.,, Winckler, C. J., Wampler, D, ., Braverman, M., ... & Jenkins, D. (2023). A Matched Cohort Study of Open Thoracostomies Performed by Ground Medics. International Journal of Paramedicine , (2), 10-18. Braverman, M. A., Schauer, S. G., Ciaraglia, A., Brigmon, E., Smith, A. A., Barry, L., ... & Jenkins, D. H. (2023). The impact of prehospital whole blood on hemorrhaging trauma patients: A multi-center retrospective…, Miramontes, D, . (2023). Immersive Cooling in the Prehospital Setting for Heat Stroke: A Case Report. Prehospital Emergency Care , 1-3. Yazer, M. H., Spinella, P. C., Bank, E. A., Cannon, J. W., Dunbar, N. M., Holcomb, J. B., ... &, Winckler, C., J. (2022). THOR-AABB working party recommendations for a prehospital blood product transfusion program. Prehospital Emergency Care , 26 (6), 863-875. Brown, L.H., Crowe, R.P., Pepe, P.E., Miller, M.L., Watanabe, B.L., Kordik, S.S.,, Wampler, D.A, ., Page, D.I., Fernandez, A.R., Bourn, S.S. and Myers, J.B., 2022. Adverse events following emergent prehospital sedation of patients with behavioral emergencies: A retrospective cohort study. The Lancet Regional Health–Americas , 9 . Maksimenko, Y.M.,, Wampler, D, ., Everitt, B., Wentling, J.,, Dieterle, M, ., Bullock, W., Stringfellow, M., Raczek, K. and, Winckler, C.J, ., 2022. Effect of Prehospital Low-Titer O+ Whole Blood Administration on Vitals, Shock Index, and Delta Shock in Blunt and Penetrating Trauma Patients., Awards, Texas EMS Medical Director of the Year 2023 – David Miramontes International Scientific EMS Symposium EMS World 2023- Winner Oral Abstract Presentation – CJ Winckler George Kudolo Award for Excellence in Health Professions Research 2022- CJ Winckler The Michael K Copass Award for excellence and advancement in EMS presented at the Gathering of Eagles 2019- David Miramontes International…
, A black and white logo Description automatically generated The OMD is fortunate to be an important part of two EMS fellowships. UT Health San Antonio EMS Fellowship from the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Military EMS and Disaster Medicine Fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center. The San Antonio Fire Department as a large urban fire department is the primary agency for the…
The Office of the Medical Director has been the medical direction team for the San Antonio Fire Department for over 49 years. During that time the department has developed and implemented multiple initiatives that have been at the forefront of prehospital care including Mobile Integrated Healthcare/Community Paramedicine, prehospital whole blood administration, video assessment from dispatch,…
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program consists of 114 semester credit hours of graduate-level coursework, including 6 months of full-time clinical fieldwork, and a doctoral capstone experience. Students must successfully fulfill all program-specific requirements including completion of all coursework while maintaining the performance standards outlined by the program, Level II…, Didactic course work, (listed in the Plan of Study, First and Second Years) must be completed while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher each semester and attaining a grade of B or better in the five OT Process courses (OCCT 7005, OCCT 7008, OCCT 7014, OCCT 7017, and OCCT 7027). Students must successfully complete all didactic coursework before they may register for Level II coursework and…, Professional Behavior Evaluation, s are conducted each Spring semester in the first and second year of the didactic coursework segment of the curriculum. This evaluation process consists of a review of students’ self-assessment as well as a faculty assessment of their professional behaviors. The established criterion score on the faculty assessment portion must be achieved before a student may proceed further in the curriculum. 3., Other program requirements, include CPR certification (American Heart Association approved course), participation in interprofessional co-curricular activities, community service participation, and being a member of professional occupational therapy associations. These requirements must be fulfilled throughout the didactic coursework segment in the curriculum. Failure to meet these requirements will prohibit a student from…, Level II Fieldwork, experiences in the OTD curriculum consist of two, 12-week fieldwork placements. Level II fieldwork experiences are graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis according to the student's performance, judgment, and attitude as measured by the on-site supervisor using the AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation for the Occupational Therapy Student. Criterion scores, as suggested by the American…, Doctoral Capstone Experience, supports students’ development of synthesis and in-depth knowledge gained in the occupational therapy curriculum. The students’ individual doctoral capstone plan will be conducted with an assigned faculty mentor who is responsible for administering and supervising the students’ progress toward completion of the experience. The student will also work with a designated site mentor who will evaluate…
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences
Paramedics who have earned a paramedic certificate may choose to continue their education to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Health Sciences (EHS) offered by the Department of Emergency Health Sciences. This degree is only offered as an online program. The baccalaureate degree offers additional opportunities in the field of out-of-hospital emergency health care in administration,…, 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.
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…, 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.,
The paramedic program 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., Institutional accreditation, The UT Health San Antonio is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, to award certificates and baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees. The institution was last reviewed and reaffirmed in 2008. The institution's accreditation extends through 2018 and includes all programs…, Note:, The Commission should only be contacted 1) to learn about the institution's accreditation status, 2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's accreditation review, or 3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. All normal inquiries about admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be…,
The following essential functions are required of all students enrolled in the program. Medical imaging science specialists are responsible for the care of patients, some of whom are critically ill. They are often required to manage complex pieces of equipment, as well as interact with patients to make assessments. Medical imaging science specialists must also be able to communicate with other…