F.A.Q.
Southwest EMS Academy

Southwest EMS Academy was created by the team behind CE Solutions. After 20+ years in the continuing education world CE Solutions began the journey of providing high quality initial EMS education in an Hybrid format.

Our goal at SWEMSA is to bring initial EMS education to the modern day consumer in a delivery method that makes sense for all. The hybrid format isn’t new to education, but we think we are raising the bar of EMS education. From our beautiful campus in the Texas Hill Country we welcome you to a new age of EMS training that is available any time from any location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course approved by NREMT?

Yes, This program has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and meets the requirements for licensure in Texas and graduates from our program are eligible to take the NREMT examinations to become nationally certified. The NREMT requires programs to be state approved prior to allowing you to register in their system.

Is this course only for students who live in Texas?

No, students from all over the country are invited to participate in SWEMSA’s course offerings. At the successful completion of the course you will be given the ability to sit for the National Registry of EMTs exam. Once you have successfully completed the National exam, you will apply for your EMT certification in your home state.

What are the prerequisites?

You must be 17 years or older PRIOR to the start of skills testing. Students who do not meet this requirement can start the online portion but cannot attend the EMS Skills Camp until they are at least 17 years of age. Keep in mind that the entire course, including skills, has to be completed within one year of registration.

Have a high school diploma or GED; if the student is a senior in high school, they must have a letter from their school counselor confirming their expected graduation date.

Complete and pass a criminal background check as well as a drug screen through our contracted service provider no more than 30 days prior to arriving at our facility for EMS Skills Camp or any campus event.

Submit proof of required immunizations.

You must be currently certified in Healthcare provider CPR before attending the Clinical Ride Out Phase. Those that are not certified will have the opportunity to complete this step while attending the skills camp for an additional fee.

How lond does it take to complete the EMS course?

The majority of the course is structured online and generally takes 6 months from start to finish.

Do you offer a payment plan or financing?

You may utilize Paypal Financing as a third-party financing option or call our office at 325-248-9505 to choose our in-house payment plan for the Self-Paced EMT Course.

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Southwest EMS Academy Payment Plan:

  • Self-Paced EMT Course Tuition $2500
  • Administrative Payment Plan Processing Fee $300
  • Total is $2800 (6 payments of $467)

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Payment Plan Breakdown If Paying By Paypal/Credit Card:
6 payments of $467. That is all in

  • 6 payments of $467 = Total of $2800
  • 1st Payment (down payment due at registration)

Where is the skills academy located?

Southwest EMS Academy
1211 Skyline Dr
Kingsland TX 78639

Our skills academy takes place on our campus in Burnet, Texas. We are located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country approximately 40 miles west of downtown Austin. We are conveniently located about an hour from Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

How long is the skills academy?

Our skills academy takes place Monday thru Friday, 8AM – 7PM scheduled after the completion of the didactic portion of the course.

I'm flying in to attend the skills academy, where should I stay?

If you’re not local to the area and need a place to stay, there are several hotels near our facility. We suggest checking travel sites such as hotels.com to find the best price. They are:

  • Comfort Inn & Suites Burnet
  • Best Western Post Oak Inn
  • Motel 6 Marble Falls
  • Best Western Marble Falls Inn
  • Quality Inn Marble Falls
  • Hampton Inn Marble Falls-On The Lake
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Marble Falls
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Marble Falls

Another option is using Airbnb to rent a room or entire home during your stay.

If you need any help finding a place to stay or some advice on a location in the city, please let us know!

 

What immunizations are required to attend the EMT program?

The attached form lists the vaccinations that are required to attend the EMT program.

Immunization Requirements

NOTE: If you are enrolling in our EMR program, immunizations are not required.

Do I need a high-speed internet connection?

It is recommended that all students have access to a strong and stable internet connection. A large portion of the class is taken online so a good internet connection is very important.

Do I get to ride along in a real ambulance or fire truck?

All students are required to ride along in our internship program with an EMS agency that they select from our approved locations. These ride-outs tend to be the highlight of most EMT students educational career.

What are the EMT admission requirements?

EMT Admission Requirements 

What are the EMR admission requirements?

EMR Admission Requirements 

What happens after I complete the class?

All students who successfully complete the SWEMSA course will attend the Skills Academy which will take place at our campus. Once a student arrives on campus they will be taught all of the hands on skills that are needed to be a successful EMT. At the completion of the Skills Academy, students will meet with one of our Clinical Counselors to schedule their internship portion of the class.

Internships are scheduled per student and at the location of SWEMSA contracted clinical and field sites. At the completion of the internship process the student will be approved to sit for the National Registry of EMTs exam.

EMS certifications (EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic) with expert instruction, flexible online + in-person learning, and real-world training in Austin & Central Texas.

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“I recently had the pleasure of attending EMT Boot Camp week at Southwest EMS Academy, and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that I chose the right place for EMT training. I am a former Army medic (91A) and EMT-B re-entering the field of EMS after a 20-year absence. To say I was nervous about relearning skills that I hadn’t used in decades was an understatement, but James, Riley, Mike, and Jen really put me at ease while making the entire learning experience enjoyable and worthwhile. Not only did we get plenty of time to learn and practice all the EMT-level skills, we were afforded the opportunity to witness and familiarize ourselves with certain ALS skills in the skills lab as well.
If you’re looking for an EMT training program in the Austin area and you’re on the fence about Southwest EMS Academy, my advice is to stop looking and enroll at SWEMSA immediately. You’ll have a great experience and they have deep contacts in the Texas EMS community to get you the clinical rotations you need.”
~ Mike Massie / Austin, Texas