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Emergency Medical Technician, C.C.C.

Program Overview

 

Emergency Medical Technician, C.C.C. (EMBA-CER) 12 credits

EMT

The EMT course prepares students for employment as emergency medical technicians to function at the basic pre-hospital level and treat various medical and trauma conditions using appropriate equipment and materials. This program is approved by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The curriculum adheres to the latest U.S. Department of Transportation EMT National Standard Curriculum. Upon completion, the student must be proficient in patient assessment and providing basic emergency medical care and will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam. Completion of the EMT program is required prior to being accepted into the Paramedic Program.

 

Meet with FGC Staff

Learn more about the College and this program by scheduling an appointment with a program advisor. You can select in-person, phone or virtual meeting. We encourage you to visit campus if possible to see the beautiful landscape and feel the caring vibe from faculty and staff.

  • Contact a program advisor

Thomas Brown
Associate Professor/Coordinator, EMS Programs
 thomas.brown@fgc.edu
 386-754-4465

Madison Morton
Coordinator, CTE Programs
 madison.morton@fgc.edu
 386-754-4219

Admission Requirements

For College Admission:

Complete the FGC Application for Admission: Apply Now

  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended

For Program Admission:

All EMT students will be listed under "pre" and will not be changed to "accepted" until the checklist is completed and turned into the EMS coordinator. 

Apply online here:

FGC EMS Programs Application | Dynamic Forms

Required documents to complete (if you do not chose to do the above online option):

EMS Programs Application 

Supplemental Application Packet

All completed admission documents must be received Chief Thomas Brown prior to registration. 

Testing Requirements

Students must meet all college entrance requirements and pass the Level II Background check and the drug screen. Student's pre-pay for the background check and drug screen through the myfgc portal once admitted.

Location

Florida Gateway College's Public Safety Training Center (Olustee Campus) 

25030 US 90 Sanderson, FL 32087

Hours

The class meets two days per week from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm in fall and spring semesters. Summer semesters will require additonal hours in the classroom due to the semester being 4 weeks shorter. There are also additional clinical requirements including 62 hours of field rides and 36 hours of hospital clinicals that may include weekends.

Costs

  • Tuition: $1,239.84
  • Lab Fees, Supplies, Uniforms, Test, Background Checks, Insurance: $760.00
  • Books: $522.20

         Total: $2,552.04

 

Emergency Medical Technician, College Credit Certificate (C.C.C.)

84% completion

rate

35+ average

program enrollment

74% job

placement rate

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Emergency Medical Technician, C.C.C.

EMT

What our graduates are doing now!

Graduates of this program have career opportunities at fire stations and/or rescue agencies, private ambulance services, and hospital emergency departments.

STARTING SALARIES

Salaries vary and can range on average from $32,000 to $42,000.

 

 

 

 

  • Limited access program
  • The student can start at the beginning of each term
  • Approved by the Florida Department of Health as a training program
  • This program offers students:
    • Access to equipment currently used in the pre-hospital setting
    • Access to cadaver labs and the Anatomage Tables for learning human anatomy
    • Faculty members who are committed to student success
Emergency Medical Technician, C.C.C.

 

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