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I am an EMT-B student is currently about to graduate from MCC in Waco. I have enjoyed the class thoroughly and decided that I want to go on to a Paramedic program. I have decided between two different programs, but I was wondering if anyone else had more insight, especially since I know there are a lot of people from Texas on these forums.
The choices I am trying to decide between is Tarrant County College in Fort Worth and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. From what I have heard both programs have good reputations. Here are my pro's and con's for each school:
TCC:
+ It is by the far the cheapest
+ Because of what college credits I have, I will come out at Critical Care level with an AAS degree.
+ It's is a little over a year long, so it seems like I will have plenty of time to soak in material.
+ It is located in an area that I already wanted to move to.
+ Program is only about 3 days a week, meaning I could work while going to school.
- It is a little over a year long, which means it will be longer until I am actually certified.
- I would like to volunteer with an ambulance and/or a fire service and I can't find any decent ones nearby.
UTHSCSA:
+ It's only 8 months, so I will be certified faster.
+ I like their setup of having a guaranteed two clinical shifts per week for the entire program.
+ I like who they have their clinicals with.
+ They have a Bachelor's program I could go into if I so chose.
+ The areas has several good volunteer Fire/Rescue squads I could work with.
- They don't seem to offer an actual 2-year degree.
- It's full time 5 days a week, so it would be difficult to work and go to school.
- The short period of time makes me worried the class may feel rushed.
- I am not a huge fan of SA area (I haven't been there a lot though.)
- It is a lot more expensive than TCC.
That is pretty much what I can think of so far. Things like not liking the area don't really bother me, I just want to receive the best education that is available. Has anyone here gone through either of these programs and have some insight on what they are like? My biggest problem with my current school is that I would have liked more skills practice and scenarios, so I would prefer a school that really emphasizes that. I am also open to option of other schools if there is just a fantastic one I have missed.
The choices I am trying to decide between is Tarrant County College in Fort Worth and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. From what I have heard both programs have good reputations. Here are my pro's and con's for each school:
TCC:
+ It is by the far the cheapest
+ Because of what college credits I have, I will come out at Critical Care level with an AAS degree.
+ It's is a little over a year long, so it seems like I will have plenty of time to soak in material.
+ It is located in an area that I already wanted to move to.
+ Program is only about 3 days a week, meaning I could work while going to school.
- It is a little over a year long, which means it will be longer until I am actually certified.
- I would like to volunteer with an ambulance and/or a fire service and I can't find any decent ones nearby.
UTHSCSA:
+ It's only 8 months, so I will be certified faster.
+ I like their setup of having a guaranteed two clinical shifts per week for the entire program.
+ I like who they have their clinicals with.
+ They have a Bachelor's program I could go into if I so chose.
+ The areas has several good volunteer Fire/Rescue squads I could work with.
- They don't seem to offer an actual 2-year degree.
- It's full time 5 days a week, so it would be difficult to work and go to school.
- The short period of time makes me worried the class may feel rushed.
- I am not a huge fan of SA area (I haven't been there a lot though.)
- It is a lot more expensive than TCC.
That is pretty much what I can think of so far. Things like not liking the area don't really bother me, I just want to receive the best education that is available. Has anyone here gone through either of these programs and have some insight on what they are like? My biggest problem with my current school is that I would have liked more skills practice and scenarios, so I would prefer a school that really emphasizes that. I am also open to option of other schools if there is just a fantastic one I have missed.
