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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.
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences
Total Per Year , In-state, $5,777, Out-of-state, $18,378 The costs listed above reflect tuition and required fees for in-state and out-of-state residents per year with an average full-time course load. The costs are subject to change and other fees may apply.
Preparing for your Program, Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to a program within the School of Health Professions. Here are the next steps. Detailed instructions will be provided in your acceptance letter., Transcripts, Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received by the University Registrar. CAS applicants must also submit all transcripts to the University Registrar to complete the matriculation process. Transcripts may be submitted using the following information: UT Health San Antonio University Registrar 7703 Floyd Curl Drive – MC 7702 San Antonio, TX 78229, registrars@uthscsa.edu, , Criminal Background Check and Student Drug Testing Policy , Prior to matriculation, Acceptance is contingent upon completing and passing a background check . An offer of admission will not be final until the criminal background check is completed with results deemed satisfactory. Students must pay costs for the criminal background check. Directions for the background check process will be included in the offer of admission letter. Students should be advised that persons with…, To complete the criminal background check and drug test,, click here. , Immunizations, Admitted students must have their health providers confirm they have received appropriate immunizations before enrolling in classes at UT Health San Antonio. Students are required to maintain immunizations throughout the duration of the program. During the matriculation process, once you are assigned your UT livemail email address and student ID number, a Sentry MD account will be created on…, Secure Student Uploader, . Documents are processed within 24–48 business hours. Please email Sentry MD at , UTHSA@sentrymd.com, if you have additional questions. We also offer the COVID-19 vaccine. As a student in an academic health science center, vaccination may be important to your clinical trajectory, so we strongly encourage vaccination. For more information, forms and frequently asked questions about student vaccines, visit , UT Health San Antonio Student Immunizations at Wellness 360. , View student immunization policies, Pay Tuition Deposit Fee, The tuition deposit fee is non-refundable, Directions for this process will be included in the acceptance letter., Research Financial Aid, Contact the Office of Financial Aid directly with any financial aid-related questions. , Buy Health Insurance, The UT System Board of Regents requires that you maintain a valid major medical insurance policy while you are a registered student at the UT Health San Antonio. If you do not have your own policy, you will be automatically enrolled in a group plan selected by UT System. The premiums and rates vary by semester. Please contact Student Life for more information on insurance requirements. , International Students, You must contact the Office of International Services immediately after you have been accepted. You will have to complete the visa application paperwork., Housing, We do not have student housing on campus, but our Student Life office can help in finding rental and roommate options near campus. Reach Student Life by phone at 210-567-2654, or by email at studentlife@uthscsa.edu . , Americans with Disabilities Act-Request Accommodations, Learn more about guidelines and request Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations
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.,
Master of Science in Respiratory Care (Online)
The School of Health Professions has a proud tradition of producing graduates in the field of respiratory therapy, who have become: Directors, supervisors, team leaders and education coordinators of respiratory care departments in Texas and California Pediatric flight team members: Every flight team in the city of San Antonio is made up of our graduates Lead diagnostic respiratory therapists Lead…
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (Online)
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (Online) program is designed to provide a registered and practicing Respiratory Therapist (RRT) the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree in the field. This program may be taken on a part-time or full-time basis. It can be completed online or face-to-face. For students who choose to complete the program online, the didactic course work will be…, For more information about the program, Contact the Respiratory Care Department, or see the UT Health San Antonio course catalog. Phone: 210-567-7966 Fax: 210-567-7961 wettstein@uthscsa.edu
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (Online)
Bachelor's Degree Completion Curriculum (online) Credit Hours RESC 4012 - Disease Management, Rehabilitation and Extended Care 4.0 RESC 4013 - Leadership and Management in Respiratory Care 3.0 RESC 4015 - Education in Respiratory Care 3.0 RESC 4017 - Introduction to Research 2.0 RESC 4021 - Issues and Trends 4.0 RESC 4029/4091 - Clinical Specialization or Independent Study 6.0 RESC 3020 -…, Bachelor's Degree Completion Curriculum (online) Total, 31.0, Bachelor's Degree Completion Curriculum (on-campus) Credit Hours RESC 3020 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II 3.0 RESC 3030 - Respiratory Care Across the Lifespan 3.0 RESC 4010 - Advanced Critical Care Management 5.0 RESC 4012 - Disease Management, Rehabilitation and Extended Care 4.0 RESC 4013 - Leadership and Management in Respiratory Care 3.0 RESC 4015 - Education in Respiratory Care …, Bachelor's Degree Completion Curriculum (on-campus) Total, 31.0
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (Online)
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care degree completion program is designed to provide a registered respiratory therapist the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree in the field. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program is designed to be completed by the practicing respiratory therapist and may be taken on a part-time or full-time basis and can be completed online or face to…, Program Accreditation, The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Learn more about our accreditation., Institutional Accreditation, UT Health San Antonio is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 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 offered…
The department shares the mission, vision, and values embraced by UT Health San Antonio and the School of Health Professions., UT Health San Antonio, The University aims to "make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care, and community engagement." The strategies for achieving this mission are cultivating a new generation of excellent healthcare providers and scientists, conducting top-notch research, making discoveries available to the public, actively engaging in community healthcare service, and advocating…, School of Health Professions, The School of Health Profession's mission is to provide an excellent education to nurture future health professionals and leaders and advance the science and practice of the health professions. The main goal is to be a world-renowned school with top-ranked programs in the United States., Speech-Language Pathology Program, As an integral part of the University and School, the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program aims to improve lives through education, research, health care, and community engagement., Mission , The mission of the MS-SLP Program is to provide graduates with a broad knowledge base, expertise in evidence-based approaches, and real-world problem-solving (particularly in healthcare settings) experiences. We will achieve this mission through excellent education, scholarship, patient care, community partnership, and cultural diversity. The MS-SLP Program will do this through: Educating a…, Vision , Our vision is for the MS-SLP Program to be recognized as an outstanding training and education program that prepares excellent speech-language pathologists to practice in any setting, with additional training and a focus on medical speech-language pathology., Program Goals, We seek to train and educate medical speech-language pathologists who are exceptional critical thinkers and research-driven clinicians who incorporate best practices to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and accessible speech-language pathology services. We also seek to prepare leaders in speech-language pathology who can contribute to their profession and the communities they serve. , Goal 1: Excellence in Education., The speech-language pathology program will demonstrate excellence in training and educating future speech-language pathologists in healthcare., Goal 2: Excellence in Research and Scholarship, . The program will contribute to the discipline by discovering and disseminating new knowledge, skills, and tools in communication sciences and disorders. , Goal 3: Excellence in Patient Care., The program will ensure high-quality clinical services to patients and communities in San Antonio and South Texas., Goal 4 Focus Area: Excellence in Service and Community Engagement., The program will make important contributions to professional service and community engagement., Executive Summary: Strategic Plan 2022-2027 , Program Goal 1: Excellent Education, Strategy 1., Recruit highly qualified faculty who have respectable educational credentials, areas of expertise, and professional experience to provide students with excellent academic and clinical education. , Strategy 2., Refine the current curriculum to prepare students to be exceptional critical thinkers and research-driven clinicians using the best practices., Strategy 3., Provide students with appropriate clinical training in a wide range of community-based practica in preparation for future work as speech-language pathologists in diverse clinical settings., Program Goal 2: Scholarship, Strategy 1., Provide a supportive environment for faculty’s and students’ scientific inquiry and scholarship. , Strategy 2., Encourage research opportunities between faculty and students for the scholarship., Program Goals 3 and 4: Patient Care and Community Engagement, Strategy 1., Increase faculty practice through UT Health affiliations., Strategy 2., Pursue and expand community engagement opportunities.
Have you had a stroke or traumatic brain injury OR have you been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia? Do you want to improve your communication skills? Do you need strategies to communicate more effectively with your family and friends? Do you want to meet other people with similar difficulties? The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is offering an adult education program…, , Program Details:, No fee Sessions for 2 weeks (8 days total) Four hours per day, When:, Session 1: June 3–13 | Session 2: June 17–27 | Session 3: July 8–18 Sessions 1 and 3 are for individuals with sudden-onset aphasia (ex. stroke, brain injury) Session 2 is for individuals with gradual-onset aphasia (ex. primary progressive aphasia), Location:, School of Health Professions, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, Additional Information:, Services will be provided by graduate students under the supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists. , Notice of Non-Discrimination: , The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. UT Health San Antonio does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.