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Paramedic

Hours

1,100 hours /48 weeks 

Class Schedule

Public Safety Calendar 2019-20

 

 

Cost

Tuition is approximately $4,543.00 plus books, uniforms and fees

Paramedic Program Costs 2019-20

Testing Requirements

Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 244
Math: 241

or

Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores are valid for up to two years

High School Diploma or GED required

Test Center

Location

FCTC Public Safety Campus

OVERVIEW

Experience the thrill of treating critically injured patients in a level one trauma center

Provide vital emergency care while working side by side with licensed paramedics, firefighters, nurses, and doctors

Lead a team of experienced paramedics while riding on advanced life support rescue units

CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for state and national certification, immediate employment and further education

Average Salary

$35,790 /year

Recent Employers of Graduates include:

WHAT YOU'll LEARN

Instruction

Program Overview:

  • Administer approved medications
  • Apply an external pacemaker
  • Assess a patient’s condition and select appropriate treatment
  • EMS communication systems
  • HIV/AIDS education
  • IV therapy
  • Perform advanced airway techniques such as intubation & cricothyrotomy
  • Read & interpret standard and twelve lead EKGs
  • Shocking a patient to restore a normal heart rhythm
  • Treat critically ill or injured patients

APPLICATION & LINKS

Paramedic Application

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Paramedic
OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length
A EMS0210 Paramedic I 248
A EMS0211 Paramedic II 426
A EMS0212 Paramedic III 426

 

Industry Certifications

  • Florida Paramedic certification
  • NREMT Paramedic certification

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Ambulance service
  • Fire stations
  • Hospitals
  • Paramedic – emergency room
  • Paramedic – Private ambulance
  • Physician offices
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OUR NUMBERS

Discover how First Coast Technical College prepares students for the Health Sciences industry.

86%
Completion Rate*
100%
PLACEMENT Rate*
100%
Licensure

Based upon the 2019 Council on Occupational Education Annual Report for 2017-2018.

Steps to Enroll

Step 1‐ Attend a Program Information Session & Tour

Step 2‐ Apply for Federal Student Aid

Step 3‐ Gather Needed Documents

Step 4‐ Register for Classes

Schedule a Tour

Book List

Paramedic Program Costs 2019-20

Downloads

Paramedic 2019-20 Curriculum

Paramedic Program Accreditation Information

Paramedic Program Outcomes

Paramedic Program Accreditation

Short Term Public Safety Courses

Career Navigators funded program

 

Instructor / Contact

Name:  Dan Talbert, Career Specialist for Public Safety
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:  (904) 547-3540
Fax: (904) 679-3551

Name:  Ronnette Waycaster, Office Support Assistant, Public Safety Campus
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3542
Fax: (904) 679-3551

Are you ready to jumpstart your career?

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