Paramedic

(42 Credit Hours)

CFCC PROGRAM CODE:    6232
The three-term Paramedic program provides training to prepare students in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation curriculum and state of Florida EMS guidelines. The Paramedic program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs for the EMT-Paramedic of the American Medical Association. A student seeking admission to the Paramedic program must be a Florida-certified EMT. This is a limited access program. Students seeking admission must meet the requirements as stated in the EMS Application Packet. These packets are available in the Division of Health and Human Services, Ocala campus, building 35, room 104, and at the monthly information sessions. A grade of "C" or "S" is the minimum passing grade for any EMS course.  Application data is discussed and distributed at monthly EMS information sessions. These are held on a scheduled basis. Check out the Health and Human Services Information Session Schedule.The program policies including attendance, grading, clinical behaviors and readmission guidelines are found in the student handbook that each student obtains once admitted to the Paramedic program.

Sequence of courses represents fall as first semester. There is a slightly different sequence for students who begin in the spring.

More information can be found at the Emergency Medical Services website