SUGGESTED CURRICULUM

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC (EMT-B)

This one semester (16 week) program, that is offered in spring and fall, prepares the student for employment as an emergency medical technician functioning at the basic emergency care level.  This program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.  The curriculum adheres to the latest U. S. DOT EMT -B National Standard Curriculum.  Upon completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs certification exam or Florida examination for certification as an EMT.  This course is a prerequisite for paramedic training.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - PARAMEDIC (EMT-P)

The Paramedic Program is an extemely demanding three semester program that prepares students for employment at the advanced emergency care level.  This program requires personal sacrifice and demands a high degree of integrity, self sufficiency, discipline, motivation, and highly developed study skills.  This program is approved by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Programs.  Upon completion the student is eligible to take the National Registry or State of Florida paramedic certification exam.  This course is required for the admission to the Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services Technology degree program.

PARAMEDIC

Prerequisite to Paramedic 1

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

SUMMER TERM 9 WEEKS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY

The Associate in Science degree program prepares paramedics for employment as supervisors, operations managers, and service directors.  The curriculum includes course work in psychology, ethics, and various business skills such as computer applications, oral communications, and management.

GENERAL COURSES CREDITS

COLLEGE MATH