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How is each program organized (curriculum, schedule, etc.)?, The EMT is a 6-credit hour entry-level program. The summer session (one semester) will consist of didactic/lab and clinical components. Classes meet three days a week from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The paramedic program is a 41-credit-hour advanced-level program that is three semesters in length. The curriculum contains 13 didactic/lab courses, two clinicals, and 1 practicum. Candidates must have…, How many patient care experience hours do they earn during the program?, EMTs complete 40 hours of EMS and hospital training. At the paramedic level, students will complete 380 EMS and clinical hours., When seeking employment, how soon are they usually employed after completing the program?, Upon completion of National and Texas certification., When employed as an EMT or Paramedic, how much flexibility does each job offer?, There are countless schedule options available to certificates - part-time, full-time, hourly scheduled, shift schedules, weekends only, nights only, etc., When in the program, have students been able to hold jobs in the evening?, Yes, evenings, weekends, and none-class days.
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Year 1 Year 2 , In-state, $10,974 $9,350, Out-of-state, $24,834 $20,690 The costs listed above reflect tuition and required fees for in-state and out-of-state residents if the student attends the Fall and Spring semesters. The costs are subject to change and other fees may apply. Note: Students may incur separate cost for obtaining a health certification.
Career Paths in Medical Imaging The Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) defines Allied Health as health professions distinct from medicine and nursing. Diagnostics Imaging is a rewarding career option under the allied health umbrella. What is Medical Imaging? Medical imaging, also known as diagnostic imaging, refers to a variety of different non-invasive technologies…, Radiologic technologists:, The annual median pay is, $61,900., The job outlook shows faster growth than average with a predicted growth of 7% by 2029. Career opportunities are available in hospitals, imaging centers, private medical offices, and research, and industry companies associated with radiography. , CT technologists:, The annual median annual is, $63,710., The job outlook shows faster growth than average, with a predicted growth of 9% by 2029. Career opportunities are found in hospitals, imaging centers, private medical offices and industry companies associated with CT. , MRI technologists:, The annual median pay is, $74,690., Job outlooks is faster than average, with predicted growth of 9% by 2029. Career opportunities are found in hospitals, specialized physician clinics, medical and diagnostic laboratories, imaging centers, mobile imaging and industry companies associated with MRI.
Required for program completion, clinical practicums occur at clinically affiliated medical centers, hospitals and outpatient imaging centers and feature: Personal academic advising and mentoring for both the academic and clinical phases of the program Completion of 2,760 hours of clinical specialty experience at our most respected clinical affiliates in San Antonio, Texas Clinical experiences…, Phase 1: Radiography (48 semester credit hours), Phase 1 plan of study in radiography consists of 14 courses totaling 48 semester credit hours. The didactic courses (30 semester credit hours) will be offered at the UT Health San Antonio campus. The clinical courses (18 semester credit hours) will be provided at affiliated clinical sites during the day, night and/or weekends, and students must be able to commit to participating in a minimum of…, Phase 2: Computed Tomography (CT) (25 semester credit hours), Phase 2 plan of study in CT consists of six courses totaling 25 semester credit hours. The didactic courses (11 semester credit hours) will take place at the School of Health Professions during the day, while the clinical practicums (14 semester credit hours) will be provided at affiliated clinical sites during the day, night and/or on weekends. Students must commit to a minimum of 36-40 hrs./wk…, Phase 3: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (25 semester credit hours), Phase 3 plan of study in MRI consists of six courses totaling 25 semester credit hours. The didactic courses (11 semester credit hours) will be offered at the School of Health Professions during the day, while the clinical education courses (14 semester credit hours) will be provided at affiliated clinical sites during the day, night and/or on weekends. Students must be able to commit to…
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The clinical practicums are a vital part of the student's educational experience. During this time the student transitions from didactic lectures and student laboratories to learning to function in the clinical laboratory. They receive training in all disciplines in the laboratory and become a health care professional and part of the health care team. Dedicated clinical instructors in each…, Sites in San Antonio, Texas, University Hospital Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital Children's Hospital of San Antonio Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills Hospital Baptist Medical Center North Central Baptist Hospital Northeast Baptist Hospital St. Luke's Baptist Hospital Mission Trail Baptist Hospital Methodist Hospital Methodist Metropolitan Hospital South Texas Blood…, Other sites in South Texas, Uvalde Memorial Hospital, Uvalde, Texas Peterson Regional Medical Center, Kerrville, Texas Doctor's Hospital of Laredo, Laredo, Texas Laredo Medical Center, Laredo, Texas Odessa Regional Medical Center, Odessa, Texas Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, Seguin, Texas Medina Regional Hospital, Hondo, Texas Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas Valley Regional Medical Center, Brownsville…
We already know you’ll be in demand when you graduate from this program because many of our graduates (nearly 100 percent) have a job lined up when they graduate or within three months of graduation. The majority of our graduates find their first job in the San Antonio area. They find positions with clinical laboratories at University Hospital, Methodist Hospital or Baptist Medical Center. Your…, During each clinical practicum, you are on a job interview., Not only are you looking at the site as a potential employment opportunity, but the clinical faculty, laboratory supervisors and laboratory managers also are looking at you as a potential employee. Be prepared: You are evaluated at how well you work with current employees, your work habits and the like. Our graduates often go into public health or medicine. Many pursue master’s of business…