The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) program has teamed up with ArcLight Education to boost healthcare training for students. This new partnership will bring EMT Basic training courses starting this fall, helping PaCE students improve their skills and career opportunities. ArcLight Academy offers various medical certification programs like EMT Basic, Advanced EMT, Phlebotomy, EKG Technician, Mental Health Technician, and American Heart Association certifications. These programs include paid tuition and support for job placement. Moreover, ShurMed EMS, which is ArcLight’s sister company, will become the official emergency medical services provider for UTSA athletics, ensuring timely and reliable care for athletes, coaches, and staff.

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This collaboration addresses the rising need for skilled healthcare professionals and focuses on providing well-rounded medical education. ArcLight Academy is becoming a top medical training center in San Antonio, and its partnership with UTSA will help both institutions provide better education and hands-on experience.

An executive from the partnership shared, “We are excited about this partnership and believe it will help fill the much-needed entry-level medical positions in San Antonio.” ArcLight’s specialized training programs will be offered at their San Antonio location and UTSA’s downtown campuses, giving students different options to grow their healthcare careers.

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Together, UTSA, ArcLight Academy, and ShurMed EMS are working to raise the standards of healthcare education and services in San Antonio and nearby areas. Their combined efforts aim to train a new generation of healthcare workers ready to meet the region’s increasing medical demands.

Through this partnership, students will gain access to quality education and practical training that prepares them for the demands of the healthcare industry, ensuring a stronger workforce and improved community health outcomes.

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