Critical Care Transport Program
Continuing Nursing Education
The critical care transport program aims to prepare current nurses and paramedics to work in areas such as ground and air ambulances.
The two-semester program offers a combination of didactic and clinical rotations, delivered in a hybrid format. Participants will take part in online lectures, assignments and exams. They will also participate in monthly (three times per semester) in-person skills and simulation training on the UT Tyler campus or UT Tyler Health Science Center in Tyler.
Upon completion, program participants will obtain a completion certification and 80 hours of didactic and 192 hours of clinical rotations.
Clinical Rotations
Program participants are required to complete eight 12-hour shifts per semester. Required clinical rotation sites include:
- Medical/Trauma ICU
- Neurology ICU
- Cardiovascular ICU
- Emergency Room
- Labor & Delivery
- Neonatal ICU
- Ground EMS
- Helicopter EMS
Facilities
Nursing Simulation Center at UT Tyler Academic Campus
Our simulation spaces mirror real-world clinical environments, including ICU, ER, High-risk. Students train with high-fidelity manikins in dynamic scenarios controlled by faculty from nearby control rooms, allowing for real-time adjustments. Each session is recorded for review and reflection in debriefing rooms, supporting skill development and clinical confidence.
Helicopter Simulation (Heli-Sim) at the UT Tyler Health Science Center
Our state-of-the-art Heli-Sim space gives participants the sense of treating critically injured patients from takeoff to landing.
Program Costs
| Estimated Fees & Costs | |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $3000 ($1500 per semester) |
| Malpractice Insurance for clinical rotations | $130 - $200 |
| Critical Care Textbook (ISBN 978-1284263114) | $250 |
| Castle Branch (clinical readiness) | $130 |
| EMS Boots | $75 |
| EMS Cargo Pants | $75 |
| Travel cost to Tyler for skills and clinical rotations | Varies |
| Total = $3,600 - $3730 | |
Program Requirements
Registered Nurses
- Two-year minimum of ER or ICU experience
- ALS Certifications (BLSACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC)
- EMT Certification (Basic or Paramedic)
- Prefer a Professional Certification (CEN or CCRN)
Paramedics
- Two-year minimum of recent 911 experience
- ALS certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, PHTLS)
- National Registry Certification
Application Instructions
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Application Deadlines
Application submissions for the program open on July 1. Applications must be submitted online by July 15.