ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE · UNITED STATES
Paramedic College Credit Certificate
Certificate · Taught in en
At a glance
9 mo
Duration
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IELTS
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Tuition / yr
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Language
Certificate
Level
- 91%Retention Rate (2024)
- 75%NREMT or State Cognitive Exam Pass Rate (2024)
- 100%Placement Rate (2024)
- State-of-the-art ambulance, manikins and equipmentTraining Resources
- Simulated hospital environmentLearning Environment
- Regional ride-alongsReal-world Experience
The Paramedic College Credit Certificate program at St. Johns River State College prepares students for careers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This limited-access program follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National EMS Educational Standards for Paramedic and consists of three consecutive semesters of didactic learning, laboratory practice, clinical rotations, and field experiences. Students will acquire advanced skills for pre-hospital emergency care, including EMT-Basic skills, IV fluids, medication administration, advanced life support, airway management, and treatment for trauma, burns, and adult/pediatric medical emergencies. Graduates are prepared to work as advanced care providers in ambulances, hospital emergency rooms, intensive care units, and on transport teams.
Careers
Graduates are qualified to work as advanced care providers in various emergency medical settings.
- Paramedic
- Ambulance personnel
- Hospital emergency room technician
- Intensive care unit provider
- Transport team member
Entry requirements
Program RequirementsSee Catalog for details.
This is a limited-access program. Specific admission requirements are detailed in the college catalog.
Fees
Tuition (international)Not specified for international students.
Tuition (home)Not specified.
LivingNot specified.
Refer to the college's financial aid and scholarship pages for information on funding opportunities.
How to apply
1. Apply to SJR StateComplete the general college application for admission.
2. Submit Paramedic Program ApplicationComplete the specific application for the Paramedic program. The application period is from April 1 to June 15 for Fall enrollment.
Scholarships
General ScholarshipsVaries
Accreditation
The St. Johns River State College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).