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Paramedic (6393) |
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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. Graduates of the program are prepared to function as entry-level paramedics.
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Expected Job Growth: Up to fifty job openings per year. |
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| Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the Florida state board examination to qualify for certification as a paramedic in the state of Florida.
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| Graduates of the one-year college credit certificate program may elect to continue for the associate in science degree in emergency medical services (EMS) technology.
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| Prior to being admitted to the program an applicant must complete: EMS 1059, EMS 1119, EMS 1401, and *BSC 2020C.
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| This limited access program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
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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 Module I, Lab (2) |
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EMS 2612L Paramedic Module II, Airway Lab (1) |
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EMS 2613L Paramedic Module III, Patient Assessment 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 Parmedic 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: 42 |
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Total Credit Hours: 42 |
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*BSC 2085C and BSC 2086C may be substituted for BSC 2020C. |
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Prior to contact with patients or patient specimens, students must furnish proof of childhood immunizations. Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended. Health insurance must be maintained throughout clinical training. Contact program chairperson for information. |
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A physical exam will be required upon acceptance to the program. |
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Application Procedures: |
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| 1. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
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| 2. Students must have earned a high school dipoma or high school equivalency degree.
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| 3. Incomplete/late applications will not be considered. (Call the EMS office for deadlines.)
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| 4. Applicants must document all eligibility requirements (see program advisor for details).
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| 5. The College Placement Test will have to be taken by those students not having grades for EMT. Applicants will be ranked according to the quality po
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| 6. Applicants who document recent work experience as EMTs will receive three points per year up to a maximum of nine points.
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| 6. Applicants who document recent work experience as EMTs will receive three points per year up to a maximum of nine points.
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| 7. The top 24 ranked students will be notified by mail of their acceptance.
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| Those accepted who fail to register and pay for their classes on time will forfeit acceptance into the program.
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| In case of forfeiture, the next highest ranked student will be notified of acceptance.
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Total Tuition and Fees: |
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Estimated cost of tuition*, books and materials is $4,000
(*for Florida residents as of 7/03)
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