Paramedic (6450)
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| Program Website |
http://www.pbcc.edu/EMS.xml
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| Program Description |
This college credit certificate program is offered for the student who wishes to complete the core curriculum and be eligible for NREMT certification or certification by the State of Florida to practice as a paramedic. Paramedics are trained to provide advanced life support in medical and trauma related emergencies. The course content includes lecture, skills lab and hospital/fire rescue rotations as outlined in the core requirements of the Emergency Medical Services A.S. degree program.
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| Program Accreditation |
The Paramedic Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation by the Committee on Accreditation for EMS Programs (CoAEMSP) 4101 W. Green Oaks Blvd. Suite 305-599 Arlington, Texas 76016, (817) 330-0080, and approved by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Ch 401, FS, Ch. 64J-1, FAC). The training program follows the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum [FS 401.2701(1)(a) 5a].
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| Employment Opportunities |
Employment opportunities are excellent in this field, and graduates have a 80 percent job placement rate.
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| Career Path Notes |
Credits earned in the Paramedic program can be applied toward an A.S. degree in Emergency Medical Services. The student is encouraged to also complete Basic Firefighter training at PBCC.
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| Admission |
High school diploma (or equivalent) and College Application submitted to PBCC www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml.
This is a Limited Access program. Students must be a certified Florida EMT or eligible for the Florida EMT exam to apply and must score a 70 on the NFSI.
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| Completion Requirements |
Courses must be completed with a score of 80 or better. Students must successfully complete BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, and PALS.
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| Program Length |
This intensive three-semester program includes a clinical internship in area hospitals and on emergency response units where students care for patients in emergency settings. Day shift classes start in the fall.
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| Location |
The program is offered on the Lake Worth campus.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.pbcc.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
Students must complete a Paramedic program application found on their website at:
http://www.pbcc.edu/ems.xml in addition to the general PBCC application found at: www.pbcc.edu/AdmissionsApplications.xml.
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| Advising |
http://www.pbcc.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.pbcc.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Shari Turner, turners@pbcc.edu, (561) 868-3873
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