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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.
First, you need to become an EMT, which is typically a six month course. EMT certification requires that you be at least 18 years of age, in reasonably good physical shape, and have a high school diploma or GED. Once you become an EMT, paramedic training is typically another 18 months to two years, and 2 and 4 year college degree programs are becoming increasingly common.