SWTXC EMS Program

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SWTXC EMS Program The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs include courses that lead to a Level 1 Certificate EMT Must hold a valid driver’s license.

The SWTJC EMS Program is a program that prepares students for certification by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Upon successful completion of the program and certifications, students will possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Program Application Process – applicant must meet the following requirements:

Fulfill admission requirements for and be admitted to Southwest Texas Junior College. Must provide a copy of their high school diploma, GED and/or transcripts. Evidence of all immunizations or acceptable titer levels, in writing, as required by the Texas Department of Health to include TB-Skin Test, Hepatitis-B Series and Meningitis. Written evidence of negative Tuberculin screen or negative chest x-ray. Documentation must be within 12 months of the training session. Hepatitis-B series, Meningitis, 2 MMR (mumps/ measles, and rubella) or a positive titer, 2 Varicella or a positive titer, and a current flu vaccine. Must hold a current BLS Provider CPR Card valid thru the training period. Students are required to carry liability insurance throughout the program. The fee for this insurance is included in the admission fees. A background check must be completed prior to applying to the program and provide a copy with the application packet. Students may obtain a background check through https://www.dps.texas.gov/ ($3.00). Drug screen must be completed through a licensed physician or through Texas Alcohol and Drug Testing. Prices vary depending on your physician. Students with any criminal convictions might not be eligible to test for the state exam or National Registry test. If you have questions, please call the DSHS EMS Criminal Background Investigation Department at (512) 834-6746.

10/10/2026

🚑 Supporting the future of emergency care!🩺

STAT Specialty Hospital’s Director of Nursing, Elishoel “Eli” Reyes-Díaz, and RN Supervisor, Ashley Vargas, enjoyed visiting SWTJC’s EMS Paramedic & EMT Program to connect with and encourage our future emergency healthcare professionals!

We’re proud to support the next generation serving our community! ❤️🚑

The sun was shining a little too bright for our Paramedic students!☀️😎A few squinting eyes, some sunglasses, and a whole...
10/10/2026

The sun was shining a little too bright for our Paramedic students!☀️😎

A few squinting eyes, some sunglasses, and a whole lot of future paramedics packed into one ambulance! 🚑❤️

These are the faces of the future of EMS. 🚑Our high school and college EMT students are putting in the work, building th...
10/02/2026

These are the faces of the future of EMS. 🚑

Our high school and college EMT students are putting in the work, building their skills, and taking their first steps into emergency medical services. For some, this is the beginning of a career. For others, it may be the first step toward becoming a paramedic, nurse, firefighter, or another healthcare professional.

We’re proud to have our Southwest Texas College Mobile Training Unit as part of their education, giving students another opportunity to train in an environment that brings classroom learning closer to the real world.

Different paths. Different goals. One starting point: EMT.

We’re proud of this group and excited to see where EMS takes them.

Southwest Texas College EMS Program
Training the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics. 🚑❤️

🚑 A New Look for a Unit With a Lot of HistoryOur SWTX EMS Program mobile training unit recently got an upgrade!The unit ...
10/02/2026

🚑 A New Look for a Unit With a Lot of History

Our SWTX EMS Program mobile training unit recently got an upgrade!

The unit now features the current Southwest Texas College logo, updated lighting, and a few other touches that give it a fresh look while keeping it ready for what matters most—training EMT and Paramedic students.

This unit has a history worth recognizing. It was donated to our program in 2018 by Trey and Rhett Pegues, owners of Alamo Ambulance. Although Alamo Ambulance is no longer in service, the company served and contributed to our community and surrounding counties for many years. Their donation gave this ambulance a second purpose, and we are grateful that it continues to be part of EMS education in our area.

Instead of answering calls, its job now is to give students a realistic environment to practice patient care, teamwork, equipment use, loading and unloading, and the challenges that come with working in the back of an ambulance.

Eight years after it was donated, it is still serving our communities—just in a different way.

We’re proud to give it an updated look and put it back to work training our current and future EMTs and Paramedics at Southwest Texas College.

A big thank-you to Trey and Rhett Pegues for a donation that continues to make an impact on the next generation of EMS professionals.

Taking it back to August 2017…Back when we were still Southwest Texas Junior College, this was the very first EMT class ...
08/30/2026

Taking it back to August 2017…

Back when we were still Southwest Texas Junior College, this was the very first EMT class held on the Uvalde campus.

The SWTX EMS Program had gotten its start just a few months earlier, in Spring 2017, on our Eagle Pass campus. What started with EMT grew from there. In 2022, we welcomed our inaugural Paramedic class, opening a whole new chapter for the program.

Fast-forward to Fall 2026, and it’s pretty incredible to see where we are now. What began as a new EMS program has grown into a CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic program, upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP—a milestone that reflects years of work building the program, strengthening our curriculum and clinical experiences, and meeting the national standards for paramedic education.

Today, our Eagle Pass campus is home to our 4th Paramedic class, our first-ever high school EMT class, and our college EMT courses have returned to Eagle Pass for the fall semesters while continuing in Uvalde during the spring.

A lot has changed since this picture was taken. New students, new instructors, new partnerships, new opportunities—and a whole lot of people have had a hand in getting us here.

Growth has happened. And we aren’t finished yet.

Within the next week or two, we’ll have another pretty big reveal to share. 👀

Stay tuned. The SWTX EMS Program is still growing.

08/20/2026

We welcome you!!!🚑🚑

07/19/2026

Southwest Texas College will resume normal operations on Monday, July 20, at 8 am.

We recognize that many in our college community have been affected by the recent flood and tornado. Your safety and well-being come first—please take care of yourself and your loved ones. If you need additional time or support, we encourage you to reach out to your instructor.

The SWTX EMS Program is proud to recognize Luis Arroyo on successfully passing the National Registry Paramedic (NREMT) e...
07/19/2026

The SWTX EMS Program is proud to recognize Luis Arroyo on successfully passing the National Registry Paramedic (NREMT) exam and officially becoming a Nationally Registered Paramedic.

This milestone reflects a year and a half of dedication in the classroom, long hours during clinical rotations, and a demanding field internship that prepared him for the realities of paramedicine. The work wasn’t easy, but Luis stayed the course and earned every bit of this accomplishment.

Luis is currently serving the community as a member of Val Verde EMS in Del Rio, where he’ll continue putting the knowledge and skills he developed throughout the program into practice while caring for patients when they need it most.

Congratulations, Luis, on this well-earned achievement. Your SWTX EMS family is proud of you and excited to watch your career continue to grow.

Congratulations, Paramedic Arroyo!

A new look is coming to the SWTX EMS Program! 🚑🚑Our new EMS entrance doors are ready to welcome students as they begin t...
07/07/2026

A new look is coming to the SWTX EMS Program! 🚑🚑

Our new EMS entrance doors are ready to welcome students as they begin the next semester. Designed to resemble the rear of an ambulance, these doors reflect the mission of our program and the profession our students are preparing to enter.

Every student who walks through these doors is taking another step toward a career dedicated to serving others.

Educate. Prepare. Serve. Save Lives.

We can’t wait to welcome and meet our newest future EMTs and Paramedics this fall. The future of EMS starts here! 🚑❤️🩺

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2401 Garner Field Road
Uvalde, TX
78801

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+18305917266

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