Program Description

The Applied Technology Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-ATD) prepares the student for employment as emergency medical technicians to function at the basic pre-hospital emergency medical technician level and treat various medical/trauma conditions using appropriate equipment and materials. This program uses a combination of lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction.

Program Information

This program is a limited access program, which means program admission and course registration are restricted to a limited number of students each semester due to student-faculty ratios and clinical resources. A student first will be admitted to Pensacola State College, and after satisfying all admission requirements for this program, the student is considered for admission to the EMT-ATD program.

The Applied Technology Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician program accepts 24 students each Fall, Spring and Summer semester.

The graduate of the program that is seeking to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician must successfully complete the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam for EMTs.

Program Approval and Accreditation

The EMT-ATD program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A 22, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1722.
Phone: 1.850.245.4440. nremt.org/resources/state-ems-offices/FL.

Program Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED;
• College Application;
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification; and
• Minimum of 18 years of age at the time of program completion.

When the student has met the program admission requirements, the student’s application is evaluated by the Office of Admissions and ranked according to the date on which the student completed the final requirement. Students are selected in that rank order.

Program Progression Requirements

Progression through the Applied Technology Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician program requires the following.

• A grade of C or higher in courses in the curriculum.
• Satisfactory completion of clinical requirements which include the following:
• Level II FDLE background screen;
• Urine drug screen;
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification; and
• Immunizations and Vaccines.

Program Completion Requirements

• Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
• Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.

Program Contact:

Dr. Mitzie Sowell
Department Head, Health Sciences
(850) 484-2308
msowell@pensacolastate.edu