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Paramedic (T.C.)

The Paramedic Technical Certificate (T.C.) is a limited access certificate program designed to graduate competent, caring emergency medical providers who possess the cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective professional attributes necessary to function as entry-level paramedics. Upon completion of the paramedic training, graduates are awarded a technical certificate and are eligible to apply to sit for the National Registry (NREMT) certification exam to qualify for certification as a Florida Paramedic and a National Registered Paramedic. Paramedic school graduates may elect to continue for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (2251) (A.S.) degree. 

Emergency medical services (EMS) systems consist of many different components. Paramedic is the advanced level for work in the EMS field as they provide advanced life support and transportation for the sick and injured.


Degree: Technical Certificate
Credit Hours: 42 Credits
Online Program : No
Program Code: 6393
Financial Aid Eligible : Yes

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  hcic@fscj.edu
  (904) 646-2300

Program Learning Outcomes

In addition to lab and lecture paramedic classes on campus, students will also complete clinical hours at University of Florida (UF) Health Jacksonville in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery and Wolfson's Baptist Pediatric Emergency Department. Students will achieve field experience through  an ALS provider (Jacksonville Fire/Rescue Department and Century Ambulance Service). Applicants are required to complete background checks, drug screenings and health physical exams upon acceptance to the program.

Accreditation

The FSCJ North Campus Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445

www.coaemsp.org 

If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.

Student Success Rates

 

CoAEMSP Annual Report 2022
NREMT Written Exam Pass Rate70%
Retention Rate71.40%
Positive Placement Rate100%

If you are considering employment in a state other then Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.

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Program Requirements

 Per 401.2701(1)(b) 2. F.S.: Paramedic programs must be available only to Florida-certified emergency medical technicians or an emergency medical technician applicant who will obtain Florida certification prior to completion of phase one of the paramedic program

Program Approval

FSCJ's North Campus Paramedic program is approved as a Paramedic Training Program by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Medical Services, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL, 32399, (850) 245-4440.

Transcripts

Transcripts must be received from both high school/GED and any postsecondary education. They must be official and sealed directly from the awarding institution. 

Transcripts may be delivered electronically by email or by mail to:
FSCJ Admissions Office
P.O. Box 40515
Jacksonville, FL 32203-0515