This Emergency Health Sciences degree will prepare the graduate to assume broader positions of responsibility in a variety of health care, research, business, community and educational settings, and to adapt to new rules precipitated by a changing health care delivery environment. Applicants must have 51 hours of prescribed college work with a minimum grade of 'C' in each course. Cumulative GPA of 2.0. The Department offers a variety of continuing education courses which are Texas Department of Health approved. In the San Antonio area, EMTs are primarily hired by private ambulance companies and the smaller incorporated area fire departments.
Annual salaries vary depending on the type of service.
The program does not have a formal job placement service for graduates, but maintains an active employment opportunity sources posting. CPR certification is required prior to beginning clinical assignments. Students successfully completing all requirements are awarded a CPR course completion card, valid for 2 years from date of issue. It consists of 10 hours of lecture and demonstrations by local area fire and rescue squads. Letter grades are awarded based on a final exam score.