Frequently Asked Questions
What is UEMR?
University Emergency Medical Response is a registered First Responder Organization with professionally trained student, faculty and staff volunteers. Our volunteers are all certified as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced EMTs or Paramedics, and donate their time every week to respond to medical emergencies at UT Dallas.
In life-threatening emergencies, seconds save lives. UEMR shortens response time and improves the accessibility of care for members of the UT Dallas community. UEMR provides emergency medical care at the basic life support level, free of charge to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors of UT Dallas. When calls are made for UEMR that do not require an ambulance, we are able to free up resources for the City of Richardson to respond to emergencies elsewhere. When an ambulance is brought on campus, UEMR personnel provide early interventions and communicate with responding paramedics.
UEMR Provides EMS Education courses at The University of Texas at Dallas, which are open to the public.
How do I become an EMT?
To be an EMT, you must complete and pass an approved EMT course, then pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. UEMR offers an EMT course on campus every semester! Click HERE for more information
Who runs UEMR?
UEMR is almost completely student-run and reports to the UT Dallas chief of police. UEMR employs one full-time staff member (EMS Director – Sheila Elliott) to oversee and run the organization.
When did UEMR start?
UEMR began in the fall of 2017. Team members worked special events at first. UEMR has grown to cover 911 response for the UT Dallas campus 24/7.
How do I call UEMR in the event of an emergency?
UEMR can be dispatched by calling UT Dallas Police at 972-883-2222.
When can I call?
Emergency or non-emergency response is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. UEMR typically remains in service throughout both academic semesters and summer but may not be available during University closures.
Where does UEMR respond?
UEMR’s service area includes the entirety of the main UT Dallas campus. UEMR does not respond to Northside’s apartments or commercial areas.
How much does it cost for UEMR to help me?
Nothing. Emergency services including the assessment and any treatments that are provided by UEMR are free of charge.
How do I contact UEMR to ask for more information?
Contact UEMR Administration by e-mail at uemr@utdallas.edu.