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Emergency Medical Services (EMS), A.A.S.


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Important:  All students interested in applying to the EMS Degree Program must meet with the Program Coordinator in person.  Students should call: 210-486-1404 to make an appointment.

The mission of this program is to support a combination of classroom teaching and supervised clinical and field experience to provide the student with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to become a functional entry level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).  Upon successful completion of EMS courses, the student will be eligible to take the National Registered Examination.  If the examination is passed, the graduate will be a Nationally Registered EMT.

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements of San Antonio College, all students desiring admission to the EMS Program must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be current in all immunizations: MMR, Hepatitis B series, PPD test for TB within the last year.  Written proof of these immunizations must be received prior to the first day of clinical rotations.
  • Must be currently certified in Basic Life Support (CPR) at the Healthcare Provider Level.
  • Pass a criminal background check.
  • Meet college level skills for Reading, English for EMSP 1501 & 1260.
  • For the Paramedic portion:  In addition to the above mentioned Reading and English, college level skills for math and successful completion of BIOL 2401 with a “C” or better and a currently certified EMT-Basic or Intermediate is required.
  • Must have documented proof of health insurance.

Related Degrees and Certificates:

Emergency Medical Technician/Basic Level I Certificate 

Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Level I Certificate 

Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 72)

Semester III


Exit Competencies


Students must pass each class with a grade of “C” or better.

Written Communication Competency:


ENGL 1301 - Composition I  and ENGL 1302 - Composition II 

Oral Communications Competency:


SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication 

Mathematical Skill Competency:


MATH 1314 - College Algebra 

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