EMT and Paramedic Degree

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Paramedic degree track is a field of study emphasizing the type of health care provider offering emergency medical services. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a clinician trained to respond to emergency and often life-threatening situations including trauma, accidents, and medical issues. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.

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Victoria College

Also known as Victoria Beauty School

1508 N Laurent St, Victoria, TX

About

Victoria College, located in Victoria, Texas, was founded in 1925 and originally was known as Victoria Junior College. The school offered its courses through Patti Welder High School until the school experienced rapid growth following World War II due to the return of soldiers as well as overall growth of the school service area. As a result, the school was given its own campus, and changed its name to Victoria College. The school maintains two additional campuses in Port Lavaca and Gonzales, to better service the multi-county service area of the school.

Academics

Victoria College offers a variety of program options in order to best meet the needs of potential students. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the equivalent of freshman and sophomore years, followed by applying for transfer to colleges and universities in order to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career programs provide in depth training and education in a specific high demand field or industry with the intention of pursuing long term employment upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Drafting and Design
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Victoria College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that complete the application for admission and pay their fees. Students should supply transcripts and test scores if available and may be required to take a placement exam. A meeting with a counselor prior to registration is encouraged and participation in orientation for new students can be helpful. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which assists the school in determining need when determining the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the EMT and Paramedic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Victoria Beauty School has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Description

Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, emergency medical technicians and paramedics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 24.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Victoria, TX
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $36510

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).