Paramedic, C.C.C.

Program Code: 3085

The entry level Paramedic program prepares students for careers in the Emergency Medical Services field. This is also the intermediate step to obtain an Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services. This program prepares students for certification as a paramedic and complies with the national EMS Educational Standards - Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. The limited access program consists of three consecutive semesters consisting of didactic, lab, clinical and field experiences. Students will be trained in advanced skills required for emergency pre-hospital care. In addition to performing EMT Skills, they will be trained in IV fluids, medications, advanced life support, airway management, burns, trauma, and adult and pediatric medical emergencies. Graduates are qualified to work as advanced care providers on ambulances, hospital emergency rooms, intensive care units and transport teams.

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Program Mission Statement

The mission of the St. Johns River State College Paramedic program is to prepare competent entry-level paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

Admission Requirements

The Paramedic program is a limited access program. To apply for admission to the Paramedic program, a student must have completed the following:

1. Application process to St. Johns River State College;
2. Application to Paramedic program;

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

3. Must be 18 years of age;
4. Must have a high school diploma or GED;
5. Provide a copy of a current Florida Emergency Medical Technician certification or provide proof of successful completion of a Florida Emergency Medical Technician program. Priority selection will be given to current Florida-certified Emergency Medical Technicians.  

Student Selection

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

Post- Admission Requirements

Following acceptance into the program, Paramedic students must complete/attend the following requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in administrative withdrawal from the Paramedic 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 applicant 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 a Paramedic student orientation on the specified date.
3. Have an annual physical examination verifying acceptable health status and completing all the requirements for the Paramedic program. Requirements for the physical are included on the form provided to each student after admission to the Paramedic program.
4. Have liability/malpractice insurance of $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 per aggregate. (Payment included with lab fees during registration).
5. Student must obtain Florida EMT certification before the start of the second semester in the Paramedic program.
6. Attend an interview with the Paramedic program director prior to the start of classes.