Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Applied Technology Diploma
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements:
Academic Community: PBSA Public Safety
Program Code: EMTD
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.0904
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0351090408
- Leads to state or Organizational License or Certification: National Registry EMT Cognitive Examination and Psychomotor Examination
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $104 Cognitive, $35 Certification
- Where to take the exam: The State of Florida uses the National Exam for their state exam, and then charges a fee for the State of Florida certification. National Exam Florida State Licensing
This ATD is part of the Emergency Medical Services AS degree program.
A one-semester college credit applied technology diploma program in pre-hospital emergency medical care designed for persons involved in rescue, emergency care of the sick or injured, and ambulance attendants. Upon successful completion, the student is eligible to take the National Registry examination.
Admission to the Emergency Medical Technician program is limited.
Visit the program page for more details and how to apply or call (321) 433-5637.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| The three courses listed below are all corequisites. | ||
| EMS 1119 | Emergency Medical Technician | 7 |
| EMS 1431 | Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Experience | 2 |
| EMSL 1119 | EMT Laboratory | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Note: To receive a diploma, a student must meet college testing requirements and earn a grade of "C" or higher in each major course for progression.
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 1119 | Emergency Medical Technician | 7 |
| EMS 1431 | Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Experience | 2 |
| EMSL 1119 | EMT Laboratory | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Learning Outcomes: Emergency Medical Technician ATD
- Demonstrate appropriate basic EMT level airway management.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate appropriate basic EMT level of spinal immobilization.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate appropriate basic EMT level of treatment for soft tissue (including bleeding control) and fracture injuries.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems