Emergency Medical Services

Certificate Technical Degree

When the next 911 call comes through, will you be the one rushing to the scene? If you’re looking to build a rewarding career — and save lives in the process — get the hands-on, real-world training you need with a degree in emergency medical services from San Jac.

Career Opportunities

With a degree or certificate in emergency medical services, you can find a career as a:

Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician
Helicopter or Fixed-Wing Air Ambulance Service Provider
Public Agency Employee

Earning Potential

Emergency Medical Technicians: $36,547
Paramedics: $40,495
For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Locations

North Campus

Emergency Medical Services, AAS

Technical Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career.Are you steady under pressure and calm in a crisis? Learn how to put these skills to work saving lives in a program with hands-on training in a hospital and ambulance setting.

2.5 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in five terms.

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Emergency Medical Services, Level 2 Certificate of Technology

Certificate

The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. Whether you’re looking for a high-octane career as a SWAT Tactical Medic or a steady future as a private Emergency Medical Technician, this certificate can help you get there.

2 Years

If you're studying part-time, you can complete the 44 credits for this certificate in four terms.

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From A.A.S. to EMT

Emergency medical services programs at San Jac are multifaceted and focused on experiential learning. In each class, students explore not only the inner workings of the human body, but also leadership, medical values, and teamwork.

Emergency Medical Services Maternity Patient

Developing a paramedic is a team effort, and we are blessed to have a remarkable team.”

Kristine Kern

Instructor and Clinical Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services

As a leader in the emergency medical services department, Kern has seen firsthand what it takes to make great paramedics. And with strong support at the college and clinical learning settings, these students are stepping up to the challenge.

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