Program Description

The Technical Certificate in Paramedic (PARAM-CT) prepares the student for employment as paramedics to function at the basic pre-hospital paramedic 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 PARAM-CT program.

The Technical Certificate in Paramedic (PARAM-CT) program accepts 24 students each Fall semester.

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

Program Approval and Accreditation

The PARAM-CT 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

The PARAM-CT 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).

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. Phone 1.727.210.2350. caahep.org/

The Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions, 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75008. Phone: 1.214.703.8445. coaemsp.org/

Program Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• College Application; and
• Florida EMT License.

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 Technical Certificate in Paramedic 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;
• Immunizations and Vaccines; and
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification

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.