2234: A.S. Degree in Emergency Medical Services (73 Credit Hours)
CIP: 51.0904
FL CIP: 1351090402
SOC: 29-2041
This is a limited-access program. Please consult CF.edu/LimitedAccess for information on limited-access programs.
Emergency Medical Services is an Associate in Science program that encompasses two occupational opportunities, Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic. This can be done in units, EMT/Paramedic with general education units as the completion.
The EMT certificate program requires one semester and this prepares the student for certification and employment in accordance with the Department of Transportation curriculum and the State of Florida EMS/Department of Health rules and regulations.
The Paramedic certificate program is three consecutive semesters. In order to apply to the Paramedic program a candidate must be a Florida licensed EMT.
All general education classes may be taken before or concurrently with EMT and Paramedic classes or after the Paramedic unit of this A.S. program is completed. Paramedic courses must be taken in sequence.
Transfer students seeking an A.S. degree in Emergency Medical Services will only be awarded credit hours for Paramedic training if the Paramedic training was completed at a CoAEMSP accredited program.
Transfer students: Twenty-five percent of total credits must be taken at CF in order to be awarded a degree from CF.
For additional information on this program, please consult CF.edu/EMS.
This program is eligible for federal and state financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office for further information about your individual eligibility.
The Economic Security Report provides students, parents, and others with employment, earnings, and other outcome information on graduates of Florida’s public institutions of higher education, e.g., State University System, Florida College System, and District Technical Centers. To view the report, please go to https://pr.cf.edu/files/community/economic-security-report.pdf.
