EMR/ECA, EMT, and AEMT course registrations close 10 days before the class start date. If all documents and payments have not been received by the deadline, the applicant will not be allowed to start the course.
Wilson County ESD #3 Training Academy 2026 Class schedule
Paramedic Cohort
- July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8am - noon in La Vernia, Texas
- NO ONLINE or REMOTE CLASSES
- In-Person class for all 12 months
We have updated the course dates to a 12 month program!
Students will come Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays for the duration of the program, 8 am to noon for in person lectures and skills labs. There are 12 available seats for this cohort.
Registration does not guarantee enrollment.
The Paramedic Program is a Veterans Benefits Eligible Program at Wilson County ESD #3 Training Academy.
EMT In-Person Courses
- January 5 - March 16, 2026 (in progress)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 6 pm - 10 pm in La Vernia, Texas
- March 2 - May 13, 2026
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 1 pm - 5 pm in La Vernia, Texas
- May 1 - July 13, 2026
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 6 pm - 10 pm in La Vernia, Texas
- July 1 - September 11, 2026
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 1 pm - 5 pm in La Vernia, Texas
- September 2 - November 15, 2026
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 6 pm - 10 pm in La Vernia, Texas
EMT courses are all on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule. Field and Clinical rotations are done on non-class dates. There are 20 available seats for each class.
The EMT Program is a Veterans Benefits Eligible Program at Wilson County ESD #3 Training Academy.
AEMT Online Courses
- January 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026 (in progress)
Skills Labs on Feb. 27, April 17, and June 19, 2026
- March 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026
Skills Labs on April 10, June 12, and Aug. 21, 2026
- May 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Skills Labs on June 26, Aug. 7, and Oct. 23, 2026
- July 1, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Skills Labs on Aug. 14, Oct. 9, and Dec. 18, 2026
- September 1, 2026 - March 1, 2027
Skills Labs on Oct. 2, Dec. 11, 2025 and Feb. 19, 2027
- November 1, 2026 - May 1, 2027
Skills Labs on Dec. 4, 2026, Feb. 26 and April 23, 2027
Students learn online and attend Skills Labs in La Vernia, Texas to meet all course requirements. Skills Lab are mandatory and dates cannot be changed. Field experiences and clinicals are scheduled after successfully passing the second Skills Lab. Students must attend all 3 dates! Skills Labs start at 1 pm go until 5 pm, but can run longer if necessary.
ECA/EMR Courses
- January 5, 2026 - March 5, 2026 (in progress)
- February 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026
- April 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
- August 1, 2026 - October 1, 2026
ECA/EMR courses are online and upon completing the coursework, students are required to complete one 12-hour ride along on an ambulance at WCESD #3, or an approved affiliate location.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EMS STUDENTS
WCESD #3 Training Academy provides students with a student uniform shirt and ID badge. Students are required to provide the following :
1) dark navy blue or black EMS pants
2) dark navy blue or black belts
3) and black pleather/leather boots.
This is not included in the price of tuition and is the student's responsibility to purchase on their own. There is not a certain brand that is required.
You can find them online on many sites or you can find one of the many stores that sells them around the state. If you have questions, just call our office and ask! We are happy to help.