Prerequisites

Prior to being admitted to the program applicants must complete the following course:

• EMS 1059 - First Responders: Emergency Care Training Credit Hours: 2

Professional Courses

• EMS 1059 - First Responders: Emergency Care Training Credit Hours: 2

• *EMS 1059 is a prerequisite for EMS 1119 and EMS 1401. Students who have successfully completed HCP 0001 (the Health Careers Core) may substitute the core for EMS 1059.

• EMS 1119 - Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care Credit Hours: 6
• EMS 1401 - Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care Clinical Experience Credit Hours: 3

Record of Conviction of a Crime

The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), will determine an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) graduate’s eligibility for certification when there is an arrest/conviction record. Students should contact the Bureau of EMS for information regarding state regulations.

Notes

Most clinical agencies require students to undergo drug screen and criminal background checks prior to placement in the agencies for clinical experiences. Students whose drug screening and criminal background checks are deemed unsatisfactory may be denied access to clinical experiences by the clinical agencies. Failure to qualify for and meet clinical requirements at clinical sites may prevent completion of the program. Withdrawal from the program may be necessary if students cannot be placed for clinical experiences.

The cost of the background check and drug screen is borne by the student. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to have all paperwork completed by the program’s published deadline.

Students who are unable to complete the clinical requirements after acceptance into selective access programs are not eligible for refunds of tuition.

A physical examination will be required upon acceptance to the program.

Technical Certificate Graduation Requirements

Please see the technical certificate graduation requirements .