Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

South Texas College, a public institution in McAllen, TX, offers a two- to four-year certificate in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). This program trains students in advanced pre-hospital emergency care, including patient assessment, airway management, cardiac monitoring, pharmacology, and trauma response at the paramedic level.

Falling under CIP code 51.0904 in the health professions and related programs field, this certificate prepares graduates to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) paramedic examination. South Texas College also offers related programs including Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, reflecting the college's wide range of applied technical and health sciences credentials.