State CIP Code 0351090405

The Paramedic program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). Paramedics are the highest trained and educated pre-hospital provider of emergency medicine. In the Paramedic program, students are provided the highest quality education to prepare to become competent leaders in the high pace work of Emergency Medical Services. The Paramedic program is three (3) semesters beyond the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic level and prepares students to apply for the Florida or National Registry Paramedic board examination.  The curriculum for this program forms the core of the Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services degree program. Contact the Public Safety Office at publicsafety@nwfsc.edu or (850) 729-5378 for additional information.

Admission will be through a Selective Admissions process. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the Paramedic certification exam. The curriculum forms the core of the Emergency Medical Services A.S.  degree (State CIP Code 1351090402). Students may “add on” general education credits and some college credit electives to the Paramedic certificate and earn the A.S. degree. Students interested in pursuing this program should contact the Emergency Medical Services Office (850) 729-5378.

Selective Program Admissions

Certain programs are labeled as “selective” and require applicants to fulfill additional requirements before being accepted. Furthermore, there may be a limited number of available seats in the program. Please review the additional criteria provided below and visit the program’s website for any further information.

The Paramedic Certificate program is a Selective Admissions College Credit Certificate. Students admitted to this program must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and meet other applicable Admission criteria (including documentation of current Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification, fingerprinting, a background check, and a drug screen).