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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…
Department of Emergency Health Sciences
The Department of Emergency Health Sciences Paramedic Certification Program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) by recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Services Professions (CoAEMSP). CoAEMSP may be contacted at 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, by phone at (…, Program accreditation , The UT Health San Antonio Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355-113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 P: 727-210-…
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…
Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Professions 7703 Floyd Curl Drive MSC 6246 San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 210-567-7960 George Kudolo, Ph.D., CPC, FAIC, FAACC Professor and Chair kudolo@uthscsa.edu , Ph.D. in Health Sciences , School of Health Professions 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229 210-567-4813 Giselle Carnaby, CCC-SLP, M.P.H, Ph.D. Program Director Professor Carnaby@uthscsa.edu , Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Health Professions 7703 Floyd Curl Drive MSC 6246 San Antonio, Texas 78229 210-450-8479 Terri Murphy-Sanchez, MS, MLS: CSMLS, ASCP CM Program Director Assistant Professor sancheztl@uthscsa.edu , Medical Imaging Scineces , School of Health Professions 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 210-567-7966 Vanessa Flores, M. Ed., BS., RT(R) Program Director Assistant Professor/Clinical floresv8@uthscsa.edu , Medical Sciences , School of Health Professions 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 210-567-7966 Ahmed Galaleldeen, Ph.D. Program Director galaleldeen@uthscsa.edu
You will have to do some research and make contacts within your future field to find opportunities: Take a HIPAA class so that you can tell prospective practitioners that you are HIPAA compliant. Volunteer to work in any capacity in an office or emergency room where professionals in your field are employed. In the course of your volunteer work, you might become acquainted with a professional who…, Does the School of Health Professions have any connections to the hospitals or clinics in the area where I can observe or shadow?, The School of Health Professions does not place applicants in clinics for observational or shadowing experiences. Call your local hospitals and clinics and see if they allow individuals to observe their professionals. They understand it is a requirement for acceptance into health care programs., How many observation hours will I need?, Program Minimum Required Hours Form to Record Hours Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) 30 hours of observation, volunteering or employment under a licensed occupational therapist Report hours in OTCAS. Doctor of Physical Therapy 50 hours of observation, volunteering or employment under a licensed physical therapist Report hours in PTCAS. Master of Physician Assistant Studies Shadow hours (PA,…
Division of Respiratory Care
The Entry to the Profession Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) and Master of Science in Respiratory Care (MSRC) programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), and program outcomes data can be found on the CoARC website . In 2017, the Entry to the Profession MSRC program was visited and reviewed by CoARC and received a 10-year approval…
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Our Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences degree program consists of 64 semester credit hours of medical laboratory science courses and clinical practicums taken at UT Health San Antonio. Students must complete the required core curriculum courses and program prerequisites at an accredited institution prior to admission to the program. For more information, please visit the UT Health…, Program accreditation, The Medical Laboratory Sciences programs are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. 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.