The Paramedic
program prepares the student to function as a team leader on advanced life
support rescues. Procedures such as intravenous infusions, endotracheal
intubation, defibrillation, and drug administration in addition to the basic
techniques of resuscitation and stabilization are taught and practiced.
Students gain clinical experiences on Pediatric and Human Patient
Simulators, in local emergency rooms, operating rooms, and on fire
department rescue units.
This program maintains national accreditation from the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Students must be
State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certified and are
strongly encouraged to complete
Anatomy and Physiology online BEFORE they enroll. Anatomy and
Physiology is a corequisite which must be completed prior to Clinical.
Graduates are prepared to be
certified as paramedics in accordance with standards given in Chapter 64E-2
of the Florida Administrative Code. College credit is issued upon
application to a community college for those pursuing an associate of
science (A.S.) degree in Emergency Medical Services.
CONTENT:
*Students
are strongly encouraged to complete
Anatomy and Physiology online BEFORE they enroll. Anatomy and
Physiology is a corequisite which must be completed prior to Clinical.
(Click here for online
information including start dates. Register
and pay fees in Building 1.)
PROGRAM LENGTH: This
program is 1100 hours long and takes approximately 12 months to complete.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Student's
competency in math, language, and reading is pre-assessed. Required basic
skills grade levels are: Reading-11; Math-11; Language-11.
Applicant
must also have...
• A
high school diploma or GED
•
Proof of Rubella immunity
• A
physical exam
• T.
B. Test
• A current CPR card
• A
current Florida EMT Certification
• Be
eighteen years of age by completion of program
•
Criminal background check
• Pre-enrollment in a 12
transport program or documentation of proof of transports as functioning EMT:
Needs and goals per this requirement, determined by Program Director in
pre-enrollment meeting
Applicants must have the basic skills and aptitudes necessary for
success in the training program and occupation they have chosen.
Applicants having met the minimal criteria listed above will be accepted
into the program on a "first application completed/submitted, first
accepted" basis, except as noted below as per SCTI entrance
requirements:
1. Chemically Impaired - requires one full
year of documented stability prior to admission.
2. Emotional/Mental Illness - requires one full
year of documented stability prior to admission.
3. Arrests - Applicants who have
been convicted of, or who have plead nolo contendere, for arson, assault,
robbery, armed burglary, kidnapping, attempted murder, murder,
manslaughter, repeated drug or alcohol offences, or repeated misdemeanor
offences will be denied admission to Health Science programs. Applicants
who have been arrested and convicted of or who have plead nolo contendere
to offences other than those previously stated will be denied admission
for one full year. Applicants must be prepared to present documentation of
satisfaction of all court mandates and document one year of satisfactory
work history. Regulatory agencies
and local employers may have more stringent requirements for employment
screening.
4. Health Risks - In order to determine that the
applicant’s career choice will not be detrimental to their own health,
or the safety of a patient/client, medical release documentation will be
required for some medications and physical conditions identified on the
physical examination questionnaire.
ENTRANCE DATES:
This program is offered twice a year. Call (941) 924-1365 x62379 for
the current schedule. Applications must be complete and an interview scheduled with
the instructor prior to the entrance dates. Classes fill quickly so apply
well in advance of start dates.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Call an SCTI
counselor at (941) 924-1365 x62286.
