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    • Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

    The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program trains and prepares students for an entry level career in Emergency Medical Services. 

    • The program focuses on the theory and practice of an Emergency Medical Technician
    • Program content includes, but is not limited to, anatomy, cardiac care, medical emergencies, emergency childbirth, poisoning, shock, respiratory emergencies, and psychological emergencies
    • Students will have both in-class and practical training on recognizing and treating medical and injury-related emergencies outside of the hospital environment
    • The capstone training includes working with a preceptor in a hospital and on an ambulance
    • Graduates will be awarded an Advanced Technical Diploma and are eligible to apply to take the Florida EMT Certification Exam

    Course Examples (for a larger list, visit the College Catalog):

    • Emergency Medical Technician
    • Emergency Medical Technician Lab
    • Emergency Medical Technician Practicum

    Length: 12 credit hours (approximately 16 weeks) 

    Contact:

    Chris Fowler
    Administrative Assistant
    863-784-7278
    fowlerc@southflorida.edu