Texas Public Safety Training Academy
DBA: TEXAS PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING ACADEMY
At a glance
- Type
- EMS Program
- Location
- Elgin, TX
- County
- Bastrop
- DSHS region
- TSA-O
- Online or hybrid
- Available
- Levels offered
- ECA · EMT · AEMT
What you will learn
Emergency Care Attendant (ECA)
Entry-level emergency care. Limited scope for first responders, supports BLS-level care.
EMT-Basic
BLS-level care. The standard entry-level EMS credential most Texas fire departments require at hire.
Advanced EMT (AEMT)
BLS plus a limited set of ALS skills (IVs, select medications). A bridge between EMT and Paramedic.
How to apply
Verify enrollment status with Texas Public Safety Training Academy before applying. Cohort schedules, tuition, and admissions criteria change. Confirm directly with the school before paying any fee.
Verify enrollment status before applying. License data current as of source date.
Source: Texas DSHS EMS Initial Education Program Roster. Last verified September 6, 2023.
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