Paramedic (6393) (T.C.)

Prerequisites

Prior to being admitted to the program an applicant must complete the following with a minimum grade of “C” or better:

• EMS 1059 - First Responders: Emergency Care Training Credit Hours: 2
   
  Students who have successfully completed HSC 0003 - Basic Healthcare Worker may substitute it 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
   

Curriculum

Professional Courses

• BSC 2020C - Human Biology Credit Hours: 4
   
  NOTE: BSC 2085C and BSC 2086C may be substituted for BSC 2020C.
  or BSC 2085C - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4  
  NOTE: Students who complete BSC 2085C prior to entering the paramedic program should take BSC 2086C during the first semester of the paramedic program.
  and BSC 2086C - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4  
• EMS 2611 - Paramedic Module I, Preparatory Credit Hours: 4
    
• EMS 2611L - Paramedic Module I, Pharmacology Lab Credit Hours: 2
    
• EMS 2612L - Paramedic Module II Airway Credit Hours: 1
    
• EMS 2613L - Paramedic Module III, Patient Assessment Credit Hours: 3
    
• EMS 2614 - Paramedic Module IV, Trauma Credit Hours: 2
    
• EMS 2615 - Paramedic Module V, Medical Credit Hours: 6
    
• EMS 2615L - Paramedic Module V, Medical Lab Credit Hours: 3
    
• EMS 2616 - Paramedic Module VI, Special Considerations Credit Hours: 3
    
• EMS 2617L - Paramedic Module VII, Assessment Based Lab Credit Hours: 2
    
• EMS 2618L - Paramedic Module VIII, Operations Lab Credit Hours: 1
    
• EMS 2659 - Paramedic Field Internship Credit Hours: 3
    
• EMS 2666 - Paramedic Clinical I Credit Hours: 3
    
• EMS 2667 - Paramedic Clinical II Credit Hours: 3
    
• EMS 2668 - Paramedic Clinical III Credit Hours: 2
    

Total Credit Hours: 42 / Program Length: 17 Months

Record of Conviction of a Crime

Effective July 1, 2009, pursuant to Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, health care review boards shall refuse to renew a license, certificate or registration, issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant has been convicted or plead guilty or nolo contendere, regardless of adjudication, to a felony violation of: chapters 409, 817, or 893, Florida Statutes; or 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396, unless the sentence and any probation or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the application, terminated for cause from Florida Medicaid Program (unless the applicant has been in good standing for the most recent 5 years) or terminated for cause by any other State Medicaid Program or the Medicare Program (unless the termination was at least 20 years prior to the date of the application and the applicant has been in good standing with the program for the most recent 5 years). The Florida nursing or allied health licensure or certification application requires disclosure of any criminal history and the disposition of all cases prior to board review. Being convicted of, or having entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any of the listed felonies in Florida Statute 456.0635 or termination for cause from the statutorily-described Medicaid programs will preclude an applicant from obtaining a nursing or allied health license or certification in the state of Florida. Entry and acceptance into the nursing or allied health program does not guarantee licensure or certification in the State of Florida.

Note

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.

Some practice settings may have additional requirements including health insurance, a volunteer application, references, fingerprinting and background check, drug testing, and/or an interview prior to the start of the clinical experience. The additional requirements are the responsibility of the student, including expenses.

The cost of the background check(s) and drug screen(s) 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.

Graduation Requirements

In order to be awarded a technical certificate, students must have met the following requirements.

1. Students must fulfill all academic requirements for the chosen program of study as outlined in the Florida State College at Jacksonville catalog and curriculum.
2. Earn minimum prescribed semester hours for the chosen program of study with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) on a 4.0 scale on all courses that apply to the chosen program of study.
3. Complete a minimum of 25 percent of the total hours required for the program in residence at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Credit by examination and credit by portfolio development do not count toward this residency requirement.
4. Students must have fulfilled all obligations, financial or otherwise, to the College before they may graduate. 

Note: Students are cautioned to pay particular attention to the following statements.

1. A student’s graduation date will be the date of the end of the College term in which the student has fulfilled all academic requirements. (The removal of an incomplete grade does not affect students’ graduation dates, since the grade change is effective at the end of the term in which the incomplete grade was assigned rather than the term in which the incomplete work was made up.)
2. Students who enter under the (2015/2016) catalog will be assigned to the degree or certificate requirements in effect during the 2015/2016 academic year.  The student’s assigned catalog year will remain in effect as long as the student maintains continuous enrollment. Changes to requirements as mandated by law or by rule of the District Board of Trustees may supersede this provision.
3. Many courses in this catalog have prerequisite requirements and/or co-requisite courses listed in the course descriptions. Students are advised to be guided by these requirements.
4. Students who place into developmental education courses are required to complete designated developmental education courses with a grade of “C” or better regardless of program of study.

Articulation

This certificate articulates directly into the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (2251) (A.S.)  degree. Students may pursue one or more certificates to develop or upgrade their skills in a particular field, or pursue the A.S. degree and earn technical certificates while completing the requirements for the degree. Contact an advisor or counselor to determine the career education path that is best for you.