EMS Programs

Welcome

The Santa Fe College EMS Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs
25400 US highway 19, North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org

To Contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

The EMS Program's goal is to prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Emergency Medical Services - Three Ways to Train

First Responder

This lecture and laboratory course is based upon the US DOT National Standard Curriculum.  The course provides training in basic emergency medical care.  Combined with a co-requisite in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), this course is ideal for lifeguards, scout leaders, bus drivers, law enforcement, and volunteer firefighters.  This is a prerequisite for those planning on taking emergency medical course work.

Health Care CPR Classes

Students must complete a Healthcare CPR prior to attending the First Responder course. Visit the  Health Care Related Training page for the most current CPR course schedule.  For more information, please contact the CIED at 352-395-5896 or EMS Program Academic Advisor Robert Hendrickson at (352) 271-2902 or robert.hendrickson@sfcollege.edu.

Emergency Vehicle Operations

This course is not required but offered as part of the EMT Program.  The state of Florida requires it for employment in fire rescue and ambulance services.   The course is taught following the National Standard Curriculum for Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Services (VFIS).