Paramedic (CCC)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: PBSA
Program Code: PARA
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.0904
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0351090405
This certificate is part of the A.S. Emergency Medical Services degree.
This certificate program in pre-hospital advanced life support is specifically designed for current Florida Certified Emergency Medical Technicians who demonstrate proficiency in their current field work.
Upon successful completion, the student is eligible to take the Florida Paramedic certification examination and/or National Registry Examinations.
Program-Specific Admissions Information: This is a limited-access program; student must submit a separate application to the program.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
Visit the program page for more information or call (321) 433-5637.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| EMS 2603 | Paramedic 1 | 9 |
| EMS 2604 | Paramedic 2 | 9 |
| EMS 2605 | Paramedic 3 | 8 |
| EMS 2659 | Paramedic Internship | 3 |
| EMS 2664 | Paramedic 1 Clinical | 1 |
| EMS 2665 | Paramedic 2 Clinical | 2 |
| EMSL 2603 | Paramedic 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| EMSL 2604 | Paramedic 2 Laboratory | 3 |
| EMSL 2605 | Paramedic 3 Laboratory | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each course for progression and graduation.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 2603 & EMSL 2603 & EMS 2664 | Paramedic 1 and Paramedic 1 Laboratory and Paramedic 1 Clinical | 14 |
| EMS 2604 & EMSL 2604 & EMS 2665 | Paramedic 2 and Paramedic 2 Laboratory and Paramedic 2 Clinical | 14 |
| EMS 2605 & EMSL 2605 & EMS 2659 | Paramedic 3 and Paramedic 3 Laboratory and Paramedic Internship | 14 |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss and execute the proper techniques for Intravenous and medication delivery therapies
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Discuss and execute the proper techniques for advanced airway management in traumatic injury (Plural Decompression Skill)
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge to successfully execute 50 Team Leads in the Clinical Field Internship (CoAEMSP).
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively