EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Prepare for a rewarding career as an emergency medical technician or paramedic with Indian River State College’s emergency medical services training programs.
AT THE RIVER, YOU…
- Will be eligible to take your certification exam — either the National Registry of Emergency Paramedics or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians — in Florida after you graduate.
- Can join the Health Occupations Students of America, where you can develop the personal and professional skills needed in healthcare.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Emergency Medical Services
Associate Degrees
Credits or Hours: 73
Note that illicit drug use, background check findings, convictions and immunization status may prevent future employment. In addition, externship sites and employers may have regulations about drug use, criminal backgrounds and immunization status.
Take the courses you need to become a skilled EMT and paramedic with an associate degree in emergency medical services.
This program combines the general education foundation of an Associate in Science degree with the 53 credits required by the National EMS Education Standards in State of Florida statutes and administrative code for emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
The Indian River State College EMS Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professional (CoAEMSP).
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Technical Certificate
Credits or Hours: 12
Admissions requirements for the EMT program are outlined in the EMT application book. You must be able to pass a physical exam, be up to date on your immunizations and be tested for Tiberculin (tuberculosis).
Note that illicit drug use, background check findings, convictions and immunization status may prevent your future employment. In addition, externship sites and employers may have regulations about drug use, criminal backgrounds and immunization status.
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) enjoy fast-paced careers responding to emergency calls and helping to save lives. They assess injuries, administer emergency medical care and transport the sick or injured to medical facilities.
You will learn the skills you need to start a career as an emergency medical technician, public safety telecommunicator or ambulance driver. Your courses will include classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, clinical rotations and field internship experiences.
Paramedic
Technical Certificate
Credits or Hours: 42
Note that illicit drug use, background check findings, convictions and immunization status may prevent future employment. In addition, externship sites and employers may have regulations about drug use, criminal backgrounds and immunization status.
As a paramedic, you will be responsible for administering advanced life support care for sick or injured people before they can get to the hospital.
You’ll learn how to assess a patient’s illness or injury and then prioritize their medical treatment—all with the goal of improving their chances of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Your courses will include classroom instruction along with clinical and field experiences.
The paramedic program of Indian River State College is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
Fax: 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
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NEXT STEPS
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