20 Best Paramedic Programs In Austin, TX (2022 Updated)

I want to thank Troy, Kelsey, and Andrew for an amazing experience! Troy was great and patient with me while I was trying to get my ducks in a row. Kelsey gave the class/refresher for me and did a great job, she made the class super cool and understanding and was able to show proper technique as well as tips and tricks! Andrew supervised Kelsey’s class and also did the refresher for the first aid. It was a fun and funny experience, I was nervous at first but they were all super nice and we’re able to calm my nerves. Super informative classes! 10/10 would recommend, they make me want to take more courses!Grace S

Katie, OJ, and the team provided a very educational and professional AHA ACLS course. As a retired military leader, I have a great appreciation for "train to standard, not to time". Although this phrase was never mentioned during the course, Katie (who appears to be well-experienced in emergency and pre-hospital care) was able to focus on areas we all needed the attention and less time on areas we were able to show proficiency. All-in-all, I highly recommend RC Health for your medical training needs.Gene Collins

Awesome place to go to go get certified for BLS. Been getting certified here the past six years, all my company staff gets certified here. The staff here is great, pricing is great. You are in and out within 15 minutes and get your certificate within and hour. Andrew was our instructor for the day, was great, answered all questions we had. Will continue to use them in the future.Angel Castruita

I’m a local Austin nurse for over the last decade, one of many professions that require among perhaps others, basic life support certification by the American Heart Association, and every two years I go to this facility for it. It’s quick, it’s fast, they’re knowledgeable, and as someone who procrastinates down to the wire of needing to renew my BLS, there is always a class that I can sign up tomorrow (in my experience). If for nothing else, add their contact and website to your notes app. If you need a cert, check these guys out. I no longer need to keep ACLS up to date, so I couldn’t speak to that. But if you take BLS often, then you’ll know these certs can be certain degrees of tedious. I’d say over the years, I’ve never complained about that with these guys and gals.Ken Dait

Very helpful to have a place to go to for CPR renewal vs call individual CPR certified trainers who are hard to contact or don’t respond. My only complaint is was it was a little hard to find when I was following directions from GPS. I missed the exit from 183 then once I got there, there are multiple offices so I had to walk around trying to find building A from where I parked at building E. Maybe you all can provide specific directions?? Zee was a great instructor. Thank you for your helping in getting my renewal and thanks RC Health for providing this service.K Ham

Awesome instructors! I got my BLS cert and feel so prepared to use my skills. The instructors are so helpful with guiding you along, whether you’re a pro or newbie. Everyone was so kind and make sure to address any questions or concerns you have, even if they need to go over it multiple times Talon and Z were awesome instructors and I appreciated the course I received.Cara Crocker

The course content is excellent and Professor Juddson is awesome. Being an online course, it was quite the surprise to see the level of response from Texas EMS School whenever I had a question or need. They were flexible and worked with me on getting my rotations completed. As long as you stay on track and meet the deadlines that are given you, the course goes by pretty quickly. Don't think for a minute that it's easy though. Be prepared to commit 3-4 hours per chapter and be challenged. I learned that the variables that present themselves with each case is unique and can have more than one solution. Learning to navigate through the physiology and pathophysiology to help the patient is very challenging and rewarding. If you are looking for an online EMT school that allows you to work and maintain a social/family life, this is what you are looking for.Kevin Murphree

I had a fantastic experience with Axon Education. Their program allows the student to complete assignments, quizes and tests on their own terms. The coursework is challenging and fun. The support from the professors is amazing. I was able to work ahead and finish the course sooner than expected. Yes, it's a difficult course if you don't put the effort into it. But they design the exams to be difficult so that the student is fully prepared to take the National Registry of EMT exam. I passed the NREMT on my first try, and it's due to the rigorous nature of the Axon Education course, and thanks to the professors who endured endless questions from me and always helped to ensure I fully understood the concepts. I couldn't be happier.Laura Mildon

This is an amazing school they have really made it possible for me to: 1.) continue my education. 2.) believe in myself again!!!! Prior to axon education I was a criminal justice major Double minor in psychology & child development At Tarleton State University I spent over $30k there unfortunately I jumped the gun and couldn’t afford everything I signed up for so ended up getting nothing. It just so crazy with the small amount of money it cost me to continue my education through axon education I’ll be able to change lives for the better and continue my Education even further into A-EMT and possibly even a Paramedic, with yalls continued support Thank the entire axon education team for everything y’all do!Donald Cohen

This is by far the best accelerated program available. From the time you arrive, they make you feel special. Each instructor has their own unique way of explaining the material. They share stories and techniques from years of real world experience. For someone like me, the visualization of actual events was much easier to understand than attempting to visualize the scenarios provided in the book. Not only would I recommend Texas EMS Academy, but I would strongly suggest it. Nowhere else will you get genuine people who actually care if you succeed. I passed my national registry on the first attempt less than a week after the class ended. Although I could have named everyone that was so amazing, it would be a disservice to anyone that I may have forgotten simply because of how outstanding every single person was. If you make the right decision in choosing to attend, you will not regret it.Nick Scott

I can’t recommend this academy enough! They make the 14 days of straight class work and clinicals more than manageable and make sure that you only learn the information that you actually will need to know in the future. The instructors made class fun and were all more than amazing!! They all have experience and again make sure and only teach you valuable information but also make class fun and enjoyable. I passed the NREMT on the first try and this course made sure I was well-prepared!Erin Best

I want to Thank Texas EMS Academy Staff and Instructors for the hard work and dedication they put in during the 2/28/22-3/13/22 2 week EMT course. Instruction was definitely well taught by highly experienced and knowledgeable Paramedics who take thier personal time during thier off days to teach. I want everyone to know I Passed my NREMT on the very first try. Highly suggest and recommend Texas EMS Academy to anyone wanting to pursue a career in EMS. Thank you all once again…Mark Escamilla

I have attended the Joint Service Trauma from the US Airforce. And part of this program is going to this facility. I was astonished and amazed at the quality of learning and the hands on experience you get in here. I am a Medic and an RN, and i this is the best trauma class i have ever been!! Instructors, staff, and lab assistants are very knowledgeable! they are all incredible. Thank you for teaching us. I will use this knowledge to help my patients more, and teach some of my friends and coworkers.Richson Bacay

I attended the A.I.R. Program today and was absolutely stunned at the quality of teaching and multiple opportunities to put skills into practice. The instructors and lab assistants were all incredibly knowledgeable and, perhaps just as important, they were eager to help and answer questions. This is a beautiful facility and spectacular opportunity to learn more about advanced airways in the prehospital setting. Thank you!JT Nelms

The Docs are fantastic guys. 10/10 customer service, personality for DAYS, and so knowledgeable. Every time we come by for airway practice, these guys step in to make us better. Happy camper every time I leave. Bravo, gentlemen. Bravo!Danielle Meyers

Simply put; you get out, what you put into this course. The instructors are very practical on how to implement class teachings into daily experiences in the EMS field. The Academy has a great administration leading these students and will help with questions you might have; yet you are an adult, so they aren't going to hold your hand like you're in High School. You have an expectation as someone seeking a career in the EMS field, and this academy adequately gets you prepared for that. The beginning may seem daunting when you look at the itinerary (especially if you are in the day course); but once you are a few weeks in, it won't seem so bad. This academy will take a lot of time in order to complete homework and study for exams (for which you are required to make a minimum grade, and final average). If you are not serious about pursing this career field or do it just because your family member told you too or significant other; then you will probably not be successful. This career path is only dealing with the lives of others within your care, so they want you to know what you are studying and talking about (hence why there is a minimum grade you can make). If you are serious and still struggle, they offer office hours most of the time after class where you can ask questions and look over past exams/quizzes. Not everyone is cut for this industry and if you go through this academy, you will know if you are cut out or not.Klint Roefer

Getting my EMT from this school has been a great experience, Laura was incredibly responsive to any questions that I had, and really went above and beyond to help with anything I needed. The class is made for those who are willing to put in the work to be successful in this field. If your not serious about learning the material and taking accountability for your own future this is not the place for you. EMTS Provides the student with all the opportunities to learn the material and get ready for the national registry. It is not an easy course. The goal is to actually learn the material so you can do your job well. The instructors like Jenn, John, Nick, and Roxanne are incredible. They really bring the real world approach and application of the material to the class. The amount of passion that they have for helping students learn how to do things the right way is remarkable. COVID has just about messed up everything, but despite all of it, EMTS adapted to the challenges and made everything work. This is nothing short of impressive. If you are serious about getting your EMT or Paramedic then EMTS is a great opportunity. I have seen so many people making excuses, but that’s all they are is excuses. Snowflakes will be disappointed, but those with discipline and dedication will absolutely excel!Jesse Reyer

So honored to be an EMS instructor for EMTS Academy. With 23 years experience as a Texas paramedic, I hold my career very close to my heart. I am very proud of our students and what they have dedicated. It is not an easy course of study and not everyone is prepared to put forth the work to become an EMT. Let’s face it, not everyone can be an EMT. It takes dedication, a strong stomach, long sleepless hours, ability to work in a team, and it comes with continued education throughout their career. Striving to offer the very best education to those that are called into this career is our goal. To build a platform to which our students EMS career springs from. Every resource and tool for success is given to those that seek to become an EMT or Paramedic through this program. Each instructor brings confidence, competence, and diverse experience. We give of ourselves to produce the very best knowing someday our students will be caring for not just our family but your family. I am so proud of the students that complete this program. I know they will be very successful in not only passing the national exam but will be the legacy in the career I was called to serve in. I look forward to the opportunity to teach those that, like me, were called to be an EMT.Penny engelking

I would like to thank CE Solutions for the great classes they offer and the great customer service they provide. Stacey is always very helpful when I mess up on the computer.Larry Garner

The University of Texas at Austin (also known as Texas, UT Austin, or UT) is a publicresearch university and flagship institution of the University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located in Austin, Texas, United States, approximately one mile (1.6 km) from the Texas State Capitol. UT Austin was inducted into the Association of American Universities in 1929, becoming only the third university in the American South to be elected. The institution has the nation's eighth-largest single-campus enrollment, with over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 24,000 faculty and staff.Rito Reagan

Loved my time there. The campus is very big (but not overwhelmingly so), and one can walk to most classes in 10-15 minutes. Many choices of places to eat, either on the Drag or on the several dining rooms across campus. Only complaint about the campus itself is parking (which is either difficult to find or far away but always expensive, nonetheless), and the never-ending construction on campus, which can be quite an annoyance sometimes due to the route disruption or noise. Hook 'em!Mauro E. Parro Jr.

Over the years, the University of Texas at Austin has developed and built the campus into an increasingly beautiful place. There are innumerable study spots and incredible views to be found all over campus. Further, they've been working on street infrastructure to make campus walk-areas safer and more accessible to pedestrians or bikers. Overall, great university.Paul Lewis

Matt and his guys at 911 TacMed outfitted my Fire Department with ballistic gear for Active Shooter response. The ordering process was simple and quick, he had an extensive inventory and line of manufactures to choose from, and his prices were very fair. The training aspect of 911 TacMed is also world-class, as the TCCC Course that I attended was the best I have taken to-date. Matt is an SME in his field: a consummate professional and leader in the industry. Not to mention that Matt has personally saved many of my Brothers – that I fought shoulder to shoulder with – from what was almost certainly their end. Id go into any hell hole with Matt and his guys at 911 TacMed!William Krupa

I have been able to take a couple different courses with 911 TacMed and was impressed both times. Not only was Range 35 amazing, but Matt and his team and of professionals were incredible. The amount of knowledge assembled and passed on was a lot in just a few "short" days, but the real world scenarios really help to bring it all together. I highly recommend these guys for any training you are looking for and am looking forward to doing a few more myself!Jason Procell

Former Army medic here and current peace officer and EMT. Recently completed the TCCC course at 911 Tactical Medicine. The instructors are very knowledgeable and many of the students were as well. Refreshed a lot of old training and learned some new things. The tissue lab was awesome. I highly recommend.BigTex7789

Horrible assistance with little to no consideration for military members. I have spent months resending paperwork to various people within the school's administration in order to have my student account reflect everything needed in order for me to take classes from Austin Community College. I have worked endlessly to have my information corrected, while currently being deployed to Middle East. I normally get the typical response of "We don't handle that in this office," after I was directed to their office from a different member of their adminstration. I really believe that there is an overall lack of knowledge within this school's adminstration and it is disappointing that they are just another big institution more concerned with making money, rather than taking care of their prospective students.Taetae Mckinney

it is not clear to me why they demand going to lectures in person if you are an online student. Some of the students have jobs, some have other things and that is why are online classes. This campus is great, the professors are great, I just don't understand why they require in person in the late hours.If you live in the north, you are wasting time in traffic, not to mention the new gas prices. Online classes should be online …m s

Very impressive facility for a community college. Lots of passionate and competent people trying to keep things running there. You can tell they care about the community and are trying to reach out to the students to motivate and inspire them. Great facility.Aaron Zaremsky

I was in a car accident this morning, and they were so kind and reassuring. I don’t know the drivers name, but he was awesome. And Wes was comforting and able to calm me down in a difficult situation. Thank you for everything thing you do! I truly appreciate you, and God Bless!Debbie Dunlap

Don't use them if you don't have to they bill your insurance which they take the provider discounts. Insurance pays saying patient responsibility 0 but then they come back and do something called balance bill. What a joke.Joel Francis

Thank you Yesterday I lost control of my car while driving at Southwest Pkwy, right out of 71. For a few seconds, I didn't think I was going to make it, and the guilt of leaving my family for such a silly mistake was almost as bad as the fear from the pain or worst that I saw coming my way. Today is my birthday, and I'm hurt and bruised, but in one piece. I have a lot to celebrate! Not only I'm still here, but I didn't hurt anyone nearby my accident. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the angels that came to my help. Strangers that were driving by and stopped to help me, comfort me, call 911 and my husband. I don't know their names, which is why I'm posting this to the public and not to my private friend's lists. I also wanted to thank Travis-County EMS, Travis County Sr. Deputy Tim Williams and team that got so fast there to help me out of my car and take me to South Austin Hospital. The team at South Austin was very caring and efficient. Sorry if I forgot anyone. I was pretty shaken-up yesterday. I hope I can give back all the support and kindness I got yesterday in my lifetime. God bless all my guarding angels.Tina Barroso

The worst experience you can imagine. My wife went lifeless in the passenger seat as we were leaving Dan's Hamburgers so I turned back into the parking lot and called 911. After 3 minutes on the phone she refused to send an ambulance because I would not leave my wife by the road and walk way back to the restaurant to get an address. I told her repeatdley there was only one Dan's on Airport but she was willing to let her die without an address. She put me on hold and I called back and someone else sent the ambulance after arguing. AGAIN about a freaking address. Horrible experience to be told you will not get an ambulance as you watch your wifes cold and nearly lifeless body laying next to you with no pulse and turning blue and barely breathing. These scum have no care for human life. No compassion. When the medics arrived they couldn't even find s pulse. If it had been a heart attack or stroke where minutes count, they might be responsible for her death! I found out later it took at least 3 minutes before an ambulance was even dispatched, when their guidelines are 20 to 30 seconds.Rod Merritt

Respect – heros here. We got caught in the soup down in the flood zone, spilled up to 3-4" mark on low roads, many xings closed. Over 10+ others, plucked from their car roofs, amazing. (we watched from high ground) Who TF runs a helicopter (actually count 2) into a low-vis, high-downpour storm on a Friday night? No reasonable pilot unless there for an emergency – ATC-EMS nothing but pure talent, skill, heart, bravery and selflessness through a night with many recoveries, thank all goodness, no deaths that night. You see it up close and you just saw some magic in a realm way bigger than you, and that's on the crew of ATC-EMS for the lives saved, including theirs. We've had ATC-EMS at our job, doing training for CPR classes – nicest folks, good training. Shame down your one star, wherever it is. No. – No.Jason Hoekstra

BLS course for healthcare providers was okay. Instructor tries really really hard to be funny, but he's not funny so his jokes come across as awkward. He also gives unclear instructions, then yells "C'mon people, move it move it!! Let's go!" and then laughs about it. Seems to think it's funny to be unclear and then scold us for not doing what he was unclear about. At the end though, you learn the basics and take the test, pass & get your card. Served the purpose for what I needed, though next time I'll probably take the class elsewhere.Jennifer Rogers

Took my BLS course with Jon. Great instructor gave clear information for you to take notes with. Looking forward to taking the EMT course with them in the near future.Omar Lozano

Nothing but high praises for SMHC/EMS… Went through their training EMT course in 2004 and 1st pass at NRENT. Worked closely with them at the local ER. Awesome personnel and job performances. Professional and reliable.Adam Kirk

I recieved my EMT-B from NEMSA and and have been working for Acadian Ambulance ever since. At the time Rebecca Gallagher was my instructor and she is an amazing friend and teacher. So I decided to go back and get my Paramedic license and by this time they add a new instructor John Edgar. He as well is an amazing instructor and friend. So during the paramedic course i got to learn from both rebecca and John and they made it a fun place to learn. To be able to get instructions from 2 licensed paramedics who have worked the field has helped so much. Upper management is easy going and they are always there to help. And there is Mrs. Dawn Webb a true back bone there. She always has a smile on her face and is always willing to go above and beyond to make sure that everything you need is there. So with a big heart I want to thank everyone at NEMSA from the adjuncts the preceptors the instructors and management thanks for helping me get into a career that I truly fell in love with.Chris Miller

I personally know and have worked around some of the instructors and the Quartermaster who issues them their Bunker Gear. Great bunch of professionals and the Texas Fire Academy, I hear, is one of, if not the best, in the state of Texas. If you have been called to serve as a First Responder, this can be the beginning of a great and satisfying career. Call them today!Billy Oxley