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:

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

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.

Paramedic (T.C.) (6393)

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