Paramedic, C.C.C.

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The Paramedic certificate program builds upon the skills learned in the EMT program on a more advanced level and prepares students to provide greater life support care to the sick or injured. As a paramedic, you will be part of an ambulatory response team and may work as an emergency medical services provider in the field. These agencies include private ambulance services, fire departments, public safety or police departments, hospitals, urgent care facilities, law enforcement agencies, the military, and municipal EMS agencies. Paramedic students will learn advanced life support patient care procedures, which builds upon the knowledge of EMT.

This program provides hands-on training in classes, laboratory settings, hospital emergency departments, and ambulances. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT’s Certification (NREMT) exam to become a licensed paramedic. Nearly 100 percent of SF paramedic students pass the NREMT exam.

Accreditation

The Santa Fe College Paramedic credit/certificate program is a limited-access, three-semester 43-credit-hour program (minimum 1100 hours) and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

To contact the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs:

P: 727-210-2350

caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
P: 214-703-8445
coaemsp.org

Courses meet the requirements of the 2009 EMS Education Standards for paramedics. In addition to the 2009 EMS Education Standards, courses include State of Florida specific information.

Licensure and Certification

Upon completion of this program, students can earn professional certifications and occupational licenses, including those concerning out-of-state reciprocity.

Requirements for Admission

EMS Programs are limited-access programs. A selection process is used to identify applicants who meet minimum requirements. If there are more applicants than available seats, preference selection will be used. For this reason deadlines and attention to detail are important. To view current class start dates and application deadlines please refer to the Deadline/Course Schedule page.

Applicant Selection is based on many factors such as the following:

Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher
- EMS1119 EMT Basic
- EMS1119L EMT Basic Lab
- EMS1411 Clinical/Hospital
- EMS1421 EMT Basic Clinical
Completion of BSC2085 Anatomy and Physiology with lab or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher
Florida EMT Certification
American Heart Association CPR-BLS certification
Education
Agency Employment/Sponsorship
Prior Relevant Coursework
Exams Scores (PERT, Accuplacer, ACT, SAT)
Drug Screening
Background Investigation
Prior Military Experience
Prior Relevant Work

Program Costs, Scholarships and Aid

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for 43 Credit Hours

Tuition and Lab Fees

$6,800 Florida Residents
$18,700 Non-Florida Residents

Additional Expenses

$120.00 Uniforms
$1,011.95 Books
$450.00 Health Physical and Immunizations
$40 Flu Vaccinations (2)
$55 American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR
$139 Level 2 and Expanded National Background Screening; drug test; Student Requirements Tracking Database (Precheck)
$84.00 FISDAP Software

Program Cost Totals

$8,700 Florida Residents
$20,600 Non-Florida Residents

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.

Program Length, Format and Curriculum

The program consists of classroom, lab, hospital clinical, and ambulance clinical components with core content areas of Pharmacology, Trauma, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Management. This program requires a strong commitment to the profession. The program is designed to turn out entry level medical professionals. Within 14 days of successful completion of all components of the Paramedic program, the student will be issued a Certificate of Completion. The student is then eligible to take the National Registry and, upon passing registry certification, will be eligible to apply, pay for and receive a State of Florida license.

These technical courses must be taken as a cohort. The order in which to take the courses will be provided to the student upon acceptance to the program. The prerequisite requirements listed in "Requirements for Admission" must be taken in any order based on course offerings.

First Semester

EMS2620 Phase 1 Paramedic Prerequisites: EMS1119 & EMS1119L (3.0 credit hours)
EMS2620L Phase 1 Lab (8.0 credit hours)
EMS2464 Clinical Experience 1 (5.0 credit hours)

Second Semester

EMS2621 Phase 2 Paramedic Prerequisites: EMS2620 & EMS2620L & EMS2464 (8.0 credit hours)
EMS2621L Phase 2 Lab (3.0 credit hours)
EMS2465 Clinical Experience (25.0 credit hours)

Third Semester

EMS2921 Phase 3 Paramedic Prerequisites: EMS2620 & EMS2620L & EMS2464 & EMS2621 & EMS2621L & EMS2465 (3 credit hours)
EMS2921L Phase 3 Lab (3 credit hours)
EMS2458 Field Internship (5 credit hours)

Program Effectiveness

Program Effectiveness captures the quality of a program using qualitative data such as program completion, national exam pass rates and job placement.

2021

Program Retention/Attrition 75.0%
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Exam 97.2%
Positive Job Placement 97.2%

2020

Program Retention/Attrition 77.3%
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Exam 94.1%
Positive Job Placement 94.17%

2019

Program Retention/Attrition 71.9%
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Exam 100%
Positive Job Placement 95.7%

Cost of Attendance

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$9,679	$2,619
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$4,228	$4,228
Transportation	$1,976	$3,062
Total	In-State: $19,229 Out-Of-State: $25,856	In-State: $13,255 Out-Of-State: $19,882

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$9,679	$2,619
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$4,228	$4,228
Transportation	$1,976	$3,062
Total	In-State: $19,698 Out-Of-State: $26,958	In-State: $13,724 Out-Of-State: $20,984

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off campus, but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s).

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.

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