Program Code: 3042
The college credit certificate in Paramedic trains you to provide emergency, out-ofhospital care under the direction of an emergency physician. Paramedics direct and manage patient care aspects of the emergency response team. The emergency response team is generally composed of public safety and community service agency personnel who respond to traffic accidents, and other life-threatening situations. The Paramedic program includes a three-term sequence of lectures, labs, hospital clinical and emergency medical services, clinical courses, and instruction. Instruction includes patient airway management, patient assessment, trauma emergencies, medical emergencies, assessment-based management, and ambulance operations. Credits will articulate directly toward the A.S. degree in Emergency Medical Services (Program #1660). The SFSC Emergency Medical Services program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Professions, and Council on Accreditation Emergency Medical Services Program (CoAEMSP).
Length: 42 credit hours
You must have current state of Florida certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or have completed the Emergency Medical Technician course from a state of Florida approved EMS training center. State of Florida certification is required before starting the second term of the Paramedic program. This is a limited access program; you must obtain authorization from the Emergency Medical Services program director before registering for all or part of this program. Preference for admission will be given according to experience as an Emergency Medical Technician and educational achievement.
Admission Requirements
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The following entrance criteria should be fulfilled and submitted to the EMS and Fire Science administrative office a minimum of one month prior to the scheduled class start date. These documents may be uploaded into the College’s application system or submitted in hard-copy format. |
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18 years of age or older. You must provide a copy of current driver’s license or State of Florida-approved identification. |
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A high school/GED® graduate (provide an official high school transcript showing graduation OR GED® scores). |
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Provide proof of any certifications that may pertain to the EMS and Fire Science programs. |
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Provide a current resume, describing work experience and education and a brief essay as to why you have decided to attend paramedic training at this time. These documents are used to provide points towards program acceptance as noted below. |
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Completion of the following forms is required by our clinical partners and must be submitted directly to the EMS and Fire Science programs administrative office, located in the Public Safety Building, Room CC-102: |
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HIPPA compliance documents |
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Program-approved pre-entrance physical examination |
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Immunization and vaccination history or declination form(s) |
Selection Process
Priority for admission is given as follows:
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Currently employed with rural 911 EMS/fire and rescue department |
40 points |
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Currently employed with non-rural 911 EMS/Fire rescue department |
30 points |
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Currently employed with rural interfacility transport service |
20 points |
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Currently employed in a non-EMS medical profession (nursing, etc.) |
10 points |
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Currently an EMT but not employed in the field |
5 points |
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Not currently certified as an EMT |
0 points |
| Education |
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Bachelor’s degree or higher |
25 points |
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AA/AS degree |
15 points |
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30 or more college credit hours without a degree |
10 points |
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Some college credits |
5 points |
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No college credits |
0 points |
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EMS/Rescue Experience (1 point per year, maximum 25 points) |
25 points |
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Resume |
5 points |
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Essay |
5 points |
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Total Possible |
100 points |
General Information
If you are among the successful candidates, you will receive an email to the address provided on your college application. Once you are accepted, you will be contacted to discuss admission into the next available cohort of students and your name and contact information will be added to the SFSC Paramedic Program wait list. Failure to attend the mandatory program orientation may forfeit acceptance, and the applicant may be removed from the waiting list. At the mandatory program orientation, you will be provided with directions related to the last requirements of the program:
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10-panel drug screening - As required by our clinical partners, all EMT students must submit to a 10-panel drug screen (at the student’s expense). The required date for the submission of these requirements will be determined by the program director. Students who fail the drug screen (positive test for a banned substance or inability to provide an appropriate prescription for other drugs) will be administratively removed from the program. |
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Criminal background check - As required by our clinical partners, all EMT students must submit to a criminal background check. The method and required date of submission will be determined by the program director. Students with a criminal history will be required to submit documentation explaining any conviction of any crime. Please contact the program administration for a list of crimes that may prevent you from attending the EMT program. At a minimum, all applicants with a record of convictions will receive counseling from SFSC regarding certification and employability. |
NOTE: The College reserves the right to deny admission to you, if you lack the necessary qualifications to the Paramedic Program.
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