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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (2251) |
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An emergency medical services system consists of many different components. Paramedic is the advanced level for work in the EMS field. Paramedics provide advanced life support and transportation for the sick and injured. Attainment of the EMS degree may help the graduate in career advancement opportunities. Graduates of the program are prepared to function as entry-level paramedics. The EMS field requires specific physical capabilities, please contact any disabled student services office if you have specific questions.
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Expected Job Growth: Above Average |
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Starting or Average Salary: Salary range - $25,000 - $50,000 |
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| Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the Florida State Board or National Registry exams.
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| Courses must be taken in sequence with the designated prerequisite and corequisite courses. A grade point average of 2.0 must be earned in each professional core course, BSC 2010C and BSC 2020C. Prior to being admitted to the program an applicant must complete: EMS 1059 First Responders: Emergency Care Training, EMS 1119 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care, EMS 1401 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care Clinical Experience, and ***BSC 2010C Principals of Biology I.
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| This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
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ENC 1101 English Composition I (3) |
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***BSC 2010C Principals of Biology I (4) |
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*Humanities (3) |
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MAC 1105 College Algebra (3) |
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PSY 1012 General Psychology (3) |
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Credit Hours: 16 |
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**EMS 1059 First Responders: Emergency Care Training (2) |
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EMS 1119 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care (6) |
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EMS 1401 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care Clinical (3) |
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***BSC 2020C Human Biology (4) |
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EMS 2611 Paramedic Module I, Preparatory (4) |
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EMS 2611L Paramedic ModuleI, Lab (2) |
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EMS 2612L Paramedic Module II, Airway Lab (1) |
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EMS 2613L Paramedic Module III, Pt. Assess. Lab (3) |
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EMS 2666 Paramedic Clinical I (3) |
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EMS 2614 Paramedic Module IV, Trauma (2) |
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EMS 2615 Paramedic Module V, Medical (6) |
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EMS 2615L Paramedic Module V, Medical Lab (3) |
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EMS 2667 Paramedic Clinical II (3) |
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EMS 2616 Paramedic Module VI, Special Considerations (3) |
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EMS 2617L Paramedic Module VII, Assessment Based Lab (2) |
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EMS 2618L Paramedic Module VIII, Operations Lab (1) |
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EMS 2668 Clinical III (2) |
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EMS 2659 Paramedic Field Internship (3) |
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Credit Hours: 53 |
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CGS 1564 Introduction to Windows (1) |
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CGS 1570 Microcomputer Applications (3) |
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(Select one from the following:) |
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EMS 2761 Emergency Medical Services Education (3) |
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EMS 2311 Management of Emergency Medical Services (3) |
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Credit Hours: 4 |
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Total Credit Hours: 73 |
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*Refer to General Education Requirements |
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**Students who have successfully completed the health care core may substitute the core for EMS 1059. ***BSC 2085C and BSC 2086C may be substituted for BSC 2010C and BSC 2020C. Students who have completed BSC 2085C prior to entering the paramedic program should take BSC 2086C during the first semester. |
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Note: You have two options in this program: the associate in science (A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer to a state university, and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree, which is intended primarily for students who want immediate employment after graduation. If you choose the A.S. degree you must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics. The A.A.S. degree requires MAT 1033 or higher. Please see an advisor to determine the option that is best for you. |
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Non-degree seeking students may refer to the paramedic technical certificate program (6394). |
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Application Procedures: |
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| EMS is a selective access program and continuance in the program is limited and based upon academic performance and other criteria. A brochure outlining costs, requirements, deadlines and procedures is available from the EMS department, North Campus.
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Total Tuition and Fees: |
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Estimated tuition is $4,300 (for Florida residents as of 7/03)
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