advanced emergency medical technician

This program is designed to prepare you for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians’ Advanced EMT exam and to take the next step in your career by becoming an Advanced EMT.

Advanced EMTs provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medical system. AEMT's function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, and possess the training and skills to perform lifesaving interventions.

This program has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and meets the requirements for licensure in Texas.

Coursework is done online through a learning platform. Students are required to submit 8 assignments per week (reading the chapters, homework assignments, pre-tests, chapter tests, section tests, NREMT practice tests, and simulation videos) to meet the attendance requirements of the course. The class week starts on Sunday at 12 am and ends on Saturday at 11:59 pm.

All AEMT students are required to attend three Skills Labs at Wilson County ESD #3 in La Vernia, Texas. These dates are pre-planned and student must attend to complete the course.

Patient Care Reports are done online using a separate online platform. The clinical and field experiences must be completed within the 6 month time frame, just like the course work, in order to receive a course completion certificate. 

An NREMT test prep app is included in the course and is required to be utilized so the students are better prepared for the NREMT test. 

This program covers the proper order, procedure, and practice required to master skills at the AEMT level.

You’ll learn how to perform the following Advanced EMT psychomotor skills with confidence:

• Patient Assessment – Trauma
• Patient Assessment – Medical
• Supraglottic Airway Device
• Pediatric Respiratory Compromise
• Cardiac Arrest Management
• Intravenous Therapy – Bolus
• Pediatric Intraosseous Infusion

In addition, each student will be evaluated on all EMT level BLS skills.

There is a difference between a standard EMT and an Advanced EMT. Someone licensed as an AEMT holds greater responsibilities while working on an ambulance. Our online AEMT course is structured for individuals who has already achieved the EMT level credentials and wants to grow in their career to assist patients before these individuals reach a physician. If hired by a hospital in Texas, AEMTs might perform the following tasks during an emergency:

• Begin intravenous (IV) treatments on patients
• Handle blood specimens
• Insert and monitor airway devices
• Identify and manage patient shock
• Operate a defibrillator
• Cater to musculoskeletal injuries

Students enroll in our advanced EMT course to widen their career opportunities. It’s common for hospitals, fire departments, EMS agencies, and similar organizations to hire AEMTs at a higher pay rate compared to standard EMTs. This is appealing for EMTs who want to push themselves to the next level so they can climb within the ranks of an emergency care or first responder organization. 

This is also a great way to increase your skills, knowledge, and confidence prior to beginning paramedic school!

Wilson County ESD #3 Training Academy’s AEMT program includes 250 hours of  instruction time between the course work, skills labs, and clinical/field rotations. . The entire program provides students more time to engage with their ambulance field experience and clinical internship. In total, students can expect to spend 108 hours in an ambulance environment and 24 hours serving in a local hospital or stand alone ER to complete training. Affiliation agreements are currently held with multiple hospitals and ambulance services across the state of Texas. WCESD #3 Training Academy is willing to reach out to any facility or service to obtain an Affiliation Agreement in your area to make the clinical/field experience portion of the course "do-able" for everyone. 

Participating in an Advanced EMT course can involve driving long distances for your education and spending hours in the classroom each week. Wilson County ESD #3 Training Academy's online Advanced EMT program allows you to complete the coursework assignments online from the comfort of your home. You can now train to become an Advanced EMT between work shifts and other obligations in your life. There are no mandatory class times for the online coursework of the AEMT program. This allows you to submit assignments, take practice tests, and more on a flexible schedule. A minimum of 8 activities must be completed each week (weekly login is necessary) to meet the minimum attendance requirements for the course. 

Three Skills Labs must be attended to complete the requirements of the course also. These Skills Labs take place at Wilson County ESD #3 Training Academy in La Vernia, Texas.

Our online Advanced EMT course is available for Texas residents who currently hold their EMT level certification. If you are interested in becoming an AEMT over the course of your career, Wilson County ESD #3 Training Academy accepts students 18 years or older into our AEMT program. You must provide proof of your current EMT certification, vaccinations, current CPR certification and a valid ID. 

At Wilson County ESD #3 Training Academy, we want to make your healthcare education affordable. Students enrolling in our Advanced EMT course can arrange for payment agreements to help you coordinate monthly payments. Our Program Director can tell you more about payments plan options. Call 830-581-0384 or email laura.cessor@wcesd3.net with any questions!