EMS0110 Emergency Medical Technician -

300 Clock Hours/10.00 Vocational Credits

(Offered as needed)

This is an instructional program that prepares students for employment as emergency medical technicians and treat various medical/trauma conditions using appropriate equipment and materials. The program prepares students for certification as EMT’s in accordance with Chapter 64J of the Florida Administrative Code. This is the initial level for a career in emergency medical services and the primary prerequisite for paramedic training and certification.

*Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.