Wharton County Junior College
At a glance
- Type
- EMS Program
- Location
- Wharton, TX
- County
- Wharton
- DSHS region
- TSA-Q
- Online or hybrid
- Available
- Levels offered
- EMT · AEMT · Paramedic
What you will learn
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.
EMT-Paramedic
Full ALS scope: medications, advanced airway, cardiac monitoring, 12-lead interpretation. Highest pre-hospital provider level.
How to apply
Verify enrollment status with Wharton County Junior College 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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