Advanced EMT (AEMT)

Texas EMS School’s Advanced EMT program is designed to prepare you to meet the changing demands of the EMS career field, advance your career, and prepare you for the National Registration of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Advanced EMT cognitive and psychomotor skills exams.

NREMT Psychomotor Skills

This program covers the proper order, procedure, and practice required to master skills from the National Registration of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced EMT psychomotor skills exam.

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
• Spinal Immobilization – Supine

In addition, each candidate will be evaluated on one of the following randomly selected EMT skills:

• Spinal Immobilization Seated Patient
• Long Bone Immobilization
• Joint Immobilization
• Bleeding Control / Shock Management

Why Should I Enroll in an Advanced EMT Course in Texas?

There is a difference between a standard EMT (EMT-Basic) 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-B 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

Open Your Career Opportunities Through Our Advanced EMT Training

Students enroll in our advanced EMT course in Texas 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.

Texas EMS School’s AEMT program includes 324 hours of instruction time, allowing students to gain an in-depth look at a day in the life of an AEMT. The entire program provides students more time to engage with their ambulance field experience and clinical internship. In total, students can expect to spend 72 hours in an ambulance environment and 120 hours serving in a local hospital to complete their training.

Step Outside the Classroom Format

Participating in an Advanced EMT course used to involve driving long distances for your education and spending hours in the classroom each week. Texas EMS School’s online Advanced EMT program allows you to complete most 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 meeting times for the online portion of the AEMT program, so you can submit assignments, take practice tests, and more on a flexible schedule.

Who Is Eligible for Enrollment?

Our online Advanced EMT course is available for Texas residents who already hold EMT level certification. If you are interested in becoming an AEMT over the course of your career, Texas EMS School accepts students 18 years or older into our AEMT program. You just need to show proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and proof of your current EMT certification. Have questions? Contact an Enrollment Advisor to discuss our programs, whether you have a medical background or are just beginning your secondary healthcare education plan.

Pay for School Without Breaking the Bank

At Texas EMS School, we want to make your healthcare education affordable. Students enrolling in our Advanced EMT course can arrange for flexible financing options to help you coordinate low monthly payments. You can spread your education payments out over several months to stick to your financial budget. An Enrollment Advisor can tell you more about opportunities for tuition rebates, discounts, and ways to make payments in advance.