Paramedic (T.C.) (6393)

This is a Limited/Selective Access program.

To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

Cognitive Objective

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate a working knowledge of clinical information and related topics, relevant to the practice of EMS providers (EMT & Paramedic).

Psychomotor Objective

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate the ability to competently and proficiently perform skills relevant to the practice of EMS providers (EMT & Paramedic).

Affective Objective

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate attitudes and behaviors consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of EMS providers (EMT & Paramedic).

This program prepares graduates to function as entry-level paramedics. The program utilizes classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and field experiences to train students to respond to a variety of medical and trauma situations. Upon completion of the program, graduates are awarded a technical certificate. Graduates of the technical certificate program may elect to continue for the program degree.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.

Students in this program are not required to complete math courses unless they are listed as part of the certificate program. If you plan to pursue the degree program in this same field, please note that this certificate articulates directly into a degree that includes a Mathematical Thinking in Context math pathway. For additional information about Mathematics Pathways, please visit the Mathematics Pathways page.

The FSCJ North Campus Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 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.

To contact CoAEMSP: (214) 703-84452.

The Florida State College at Jacksonville’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.

Acceptance into the Paramedic program is based upon academic performance and other criteria. Cohorts are admitted fall and spring terms. To be considered individuals must complete the following by the appropriate application deadline:

1. Complete an application for Florida State College at Jacksonville with Paramedic as the Program Plan.

2. 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 to studentrecords@fscj.edu or by mail to: FSCJ Admissions Office, P.O. Box 40515, Jacksonville, FL 32203-0515.

3. These additional admission requirements are to be completed after acceptance into the Paramedic program:

   1. Submit to a criminal background check (national);

   2. Submit to a drug screening;

   3. Provide proof of a physical examination;

   4. Provide proof of immunizations (rubella, German measles, mumps, varicella, H1N1 virus, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, and flu shot).

   5. Provide proof of current driver’s license;

   6. Provide proof of current personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage; and

   7. Provide proof of current health insurance coverage.

   8. Provide proof of current Basic Life Support provider (BLS) card (front and back). The approved providers are as follows:

      • American Heart Association (AHA) - Course Name: BLS Provider

      • American Red Cross (ARC) - Course Name: BLS/CPR for Health Care

      • American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) - Course Name: Basic Life Support (BLS)

      • Military Training Network (MTN)- Course Name: BLS Provider

Additional information will be provided at the program orientation.

Note: Admissions preference is given to fully qualified candidates who have met all entrance criteria, including the satisfaction of prerequisite courses. Should seats remain available in the program cohort, applicants who fulfill admissions criteria prior to the start of the program will be considered next.

• Fall Term: May 15

• Spring Term: September 15

EMS: (904) 713-4545 or hcic@fscj.edu.

• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

• Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)

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