Paramedic (6393)
This is a selective access program.
The Career: 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.
The Program: Graduates of the
program are prepared to function as entry-level paramedics. Upon
completion of the program, graduates are awarded a technical certificate
and are eligible to apply to sit for the examination to qualify
for certification as a paramedic.
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.
This program is accredited by the Committee
on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical
Services Professions, 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021
(817.283.9403) and the Florida
Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services,
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850.245.4440).
The deadline to apply for Fall term (day classes)
is June 15; the deadline for Spring term (night classes) is June
15.
Prerequisites
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
Minimum requirements that must be met for consideration
for acceptance to the Paramedic program are as follows:
- All applicants for admission to this program
must be at least 18 years of age.
- Students must have earned a high school diploma or equivalency degree.
- Incomplete or late applications will not
be considered. (Contact the EMS office for application deadline.)
- Applicants must document all eligibility
requirements:
- Florida Community College student number
and classification as degree-seeking (EMT and paramedic
programs are technical certificate program and require degree-seeking status.)
- Notarized character statement
- Florida EMT certification or board eligible
(Applicants must pass the first exam they are eligible for
or they will be dropped from the program.)
- Current HCP-BLS card
- Satisfactory scores on all portions of
admission test or successful completion of required prep
courses
- Proof of PIP car insurance
- Copy of driver’s license
- CPTs will have to be taken by those students
not having a grade for EMT. Applicants will be ranked according
to the quality points earned in EMT. (Quality points are calculated
by multiplying the credit hour value of the class by the grade
factor, A=4, B=3, C=2.) Students who do not have grades for
EMT will receive quality points based on their CPT score. These
CPT scores will not replace placement results that were determined
by other testing options.
- Applicants who document recent work experience
as EMTs (minimum six months full-time at time of application)
will receive three points per year up to a maximum of nine points.
This will be the applicant’s responsibility to provide
this documentation.
- The top 24 ranked students will be notified
by mail of their acceptance into the program and will be notified
of the special registration requirements of the program. Those
accepted who fail to register and pay for their classes at the
designated time will forfeit acceptance into the class. In case
of forfeiture, the next highest ranked student will be notified
of acceptance.
A physical exam will be required upon acceptance
to the program.
Estimated tuition is $2,700 (for Florida residents as of 7/05).
Estimated cost of materials, fees and books is $700.
| Professional Courses |
| *BSC 2020C |
Human Biology |
4 |
| EMS 2611 |
Paramedic Module I, Preparatory |
4 |
| EMS 2611L |
Paramedic Module I, Pharmacology Lab |
2 |
| EMS 2612L |
Paramedic Module II, Airway |
1 |
| EMS 2613L |
Paramedic Module III, Patient Assessment |
3 |
| EMS 2666 |
Paramedic Clinical I |
3 |
| EMS 2614 |
Paramedic Module IV, Trauma |
2 |
| EMS 2615 |
Paramedic Module V, Medical |
6 |
| EMS 2615L |
Paramedic Module V, Medical Lab |
3 |
| EMS 2667 |
Paramedic Clinical II |
3 |
| EMS 2616 |
Paramedic Module VI, Special Considerations |
3 |
| EMS 2617L |
Paramedic Module VII, Assessment Based Lab |
2 |
| EMS 2618L |
Paramedic Module VIII, Operations Lab |
1 |
| EMS 2668 |
Paramedic Clinical III |
2 |
| EMS 2659 |
Paramedic Field Internship |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
42 |
Please see the technical certificate Graduation
Requirements.
*NOTE: BSC 2085C and BSC 2086C may be substituted
for BSC 2020C. Students who complete BSC 2085C prior to entering
the paramedic program should take BSC 2086C during the first semester
of the paramedic program.
Record of Conviction of a Crime
The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), will
determine an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) graduate’s eligibility for
certification when there is an arrest/conviction record. Students should contact the
Bureau of EMS for information regarding state regulations.
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 additional information.
Most clinical agencies require students to undergo drug screen and criminal background
checks prior to placement in the agencies for clinical experiences. Students whose drug
screening and criminal background checks are deemed unsatisfactory may be denied access
to clinical experiences by the clinical agencies. Failure to qualify for and meet clinical
requirements at clinical sites may prevent completion of the program. Withdrawal from the
program may be necessary if students cannot be placed for clinical experiences.
The cost of
the background check and drug screen is borne by the student. Additionally, it is the
student’s responsibility to have all paperwork completed by the program’s
published deadline. Students who are unable to complete the clinical requirements after
acceptance into selective access programs are not eligible for refunds of tuition.
