Emergency Medical Technician, C.C.C.

Program Code: 4085

This is an instructional program that prepares students for employment as emergency medical technicians to function at the basic pre-hospital emergency medical technician level and treat various medical/trauma conditions using appropriate equipment and materials. The program prepares students for certification as EMTs in accordance with Chapter 64J of the Florida Administrative Code. This is the initial level for a career in emergency medical services and the primary prerequisite for paramedic training and certification.

For additional information, visit our website at SJRstate.edu/alliedhealth or call (904) 808-7465.

Admission Requirements

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is a limited access program. To apply for admission to the EMT program, a student must have completed all of the following prior to the program application deadline:

1. Application process to SJR State;
2. Application to EMT program;

Applicants may apply:
April 1 - June 15 for fall enrollment
August 1 - October 15 for spring enrollment

3. Must have an official high school diploma or GED; or dual enrollment EMT students must be 18 years of age and have met high school graduation requirements to be eligible for the certification exam.

Student Selection

To be considered for admission, the student should be cleared by Admissions/Records indicating that all external college transcripts and high school diplomas have been received, and the student has a complete admission file.

Post-Admission Requirements

Following acceptance into the program, EMT students must complete/attend the following requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in administrative withdrawal from the EMT program.

1. All students are asked to sign a consent and waiver to perform a criminal and professional background check and drug screen. Failure to provide consent will render the application ineligible for admission to the program. Admission to the program is conditional upon the results of the criminal and professional background check and drug screen. Additional random and scheduled drug screening may be required at any time during the program.
2. Attend an EMT student orientation on the specified date.
3. Have an annual physical examination verifying acceptable health status and completing all the requirements for the EMT program. Requirements for the physical are included on the form provided to each student after admission to the EMT program.