Health Shield Educational Services - EMS Program

10/21/2026

*** EMS Program Update-Hallettsville EMT Course***

The students in Hallettsville are doing an awesome job!

Class, homework, quizzes and life. They will be completing in early December.

Hang in there, you can do it!

Lecture and scenarios on head, neck and spine injuries tonight.

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

It is not everyday I get to ride in the country with my Administrative Assistant ( I mean wife).

On our way to our first Information Session for our the Spring EMT class in Smithville!!

Be safe everyone!

10/14/2026

What a busy, productive day! Barrett and I were happy to showcase Health Shield Educational Services to the citizens of Bastrop County today at the Bastrop County Job Fair hosted by Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area.

A lot of nice people came through to learn about job opportunities in the area. We shared information on Health Shield’s upcoming EMT course starting on January 4th in Smithville and our awesome partnership with Career Tracks, who serves as a valuable asset to Bastrop County. We are thrilled to partner with Career Tracks to provide training for EMT employment opportunities!

10/11/2026

***EMT Course - Spring 2027- Smithville -Texas***

Are you looking to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? Want an exciting career to better serve your community?

Health Shield Educational Services is conducting an EMT night course for Spring 2027 in Smithville Texas. Class begins January 4th.

17 year olds may also apply.

We will be offering information sessions soon.

Call us today! Student applications are being accepted and inquire our admission requirements.

Tuition Assistance from Career Tracks for Bastrop County Residents.

Proven passing results on the National Registry exam! Free tutoring! Experienced instructors! Great clinical experiences in EMS and Hospital Emergency Rooms.

Contact us for course details!!

Chris Ramirez, Jr.
EMS Program Director
Call or text 361.649.7567

09/19/2026

***EMS Program Update-Smithville Spring EMT Course***

We have approval for our Spring 2027 EMT course to be offered in Smithville.

We are accepting student applications!!!

Contact us if you have any questions.

Chris Ramirez, Jr. LP
EMS Program Director
361.649.7567

09/15/2026

***EMS Program Update-Hallettsville EMT Clinical Orientation***

The Hallettsville EMT course received their clinical orientation last evening.

Our Clinical Coordinator Steve Garcia introduced our students to an online platform on how to schedule, navigate, and document patient information.

Our students seemed very eager in getting started to meet their clinical requirements for course completion.

Thank you to our students for attending and to Steve Garcia for getting this done.

09/12/2026

We are looking for Paramedic's that are ready to be a part of the Victoria Fire Department!
We are currently hiring for Paramedic Crew Leader (PCL) positions.
These are just some of the reasons to join the Victoria Fire Department:
💲$60K - $67.5K
💵Up to $10K sign-on bonus
📅24/72 schedule
🏝Generous paid time off / Longevity Pay
💵Certification Pay
💰TMRS pension plan
🏥Excellent Benefits
Get started today by scanning the QR code on the flyer below or click the link to apply

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/victoriatx/jobs/5418950/paramedic-crew-leader?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

09/12/2026

***EMS Program Update-PHI Victoria Landing Zone Training***

This past week the PHI Air Medical flight team members Chris Pena and Sophia Pecena conducted a continuing education course at the Port O’Connor (POC) VFD. POC VFD was also gracious enough to invite Seadrift VFD and Tivoli VFD with members from both departments showed up.

It was a great showing from all departments and allowed a time to visit and share ideas and how to use air medical support for the sick and injured.

Thanks to all involved! A special thank you to Chris and Sophie in coordinating with us to get this training done. Thanks Xavier Sledge in assisting in coordinating this event for our Program and volunteers.