Emergency Medical Services (A.S.)
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Emergency Medical Services degree program is designed to graduate competent, caring providers who possess the critical thinking necessary to function as EMS providers. This A.S. degree program in EMS is a combination of general education and EMS courses. The mission of the Florida State College at Jacksonville Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is the advancement of EMS through education. The faculty and stakeholders of the EMS program strive to keep ahead of the changing technology and look toward innovations in delivery of prehospital emergency medicine and educational theory. The EMS program is dedicated to develop diverse, timely and informative programs that challenge the student toward professional excellence.
Additional Costs/Fees: Drug screen, background checks, uniforms, physical and textbooks
This is a Selective Access program.
Degree:
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Credit Hours:
73 Credits
Online Program :
No
Program Code: 2251
Financial Aid Eligible :
Yes
hcic@fscj.edu
(904) 646-2300
Program Learning Outcomes
Cognitive Domain: Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate a working knowledge of clinical information and related topics, relevant to the practice of EMS providers (EMT and Paramedic).
Psychomotor Domain: Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate the ability to competently and proficiently perform all EMS providers (EMT and Paramedic) level skills.
Affective Domain: Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate attitudes and behaviors consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of EMS providers (EMT and Paramedic).
Hands-On Learning
Accreditation
The FSCJ Paramedic 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 Education Programs 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP: 214-703-8445
If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.
Program Notice
The application deadlines are May 15 for Fall Term, September 15 for Spring Term, and February 15 for Summer Term.
Drug screen, background checks, uniforms, physical and textbooks.
Transcripts
Transcripts must be received from both high school/GED and any postsecondary education. They must be official and sealed directly from the awarding institution.
Transcripts may be delivered electronically by email or by mail to:
FSCJ Admissions Office
P.O. Box 40515
Jacksonville, FL 32203-0515