Emergency Medical Services (A.S.)

Paramedic, emergency medical care and management of EMS.

Program Overview

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 Information

Emergency Medical Services Admissions Information

Program Roadmap

AS Emergency Medical Services

Quick Facts

Program Code:
2251
Degree:
Emergency Medical Services (A.S.)
Total Credits:
73 Credits
Online Program:
Financial Aid Eligible:
Additional Costs: Drug screen, background checks, uniforms, physical and textbooks

Program Contact

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Program 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).

Accreditation

The FSCJ North Campus 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

www.coaemsp.org

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.

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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

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