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What You Need to Know. You can complete certificate, associate's degree and bachelor's degree training to work as a paramedic through 2- and 4-year public schools in Texas. Certificate programs take less than two years while associate's and bachelor's degrees take 2 and 4 years, respectively.
Paramedics undergo three levels of training, that encompasses emergency medical technician (EMT) and advanced medical training. EMT training typically takes about one year and provides the basic skills in emergency management, trauma care and field work. Advanced EMT training takes an additional 300 hours and includes complex airway management, intravenous fluids and administration of some medications.