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At Broward College, you will find the education and training you need to meet the demands and enjoy the rewards of a career in the EMS field. Three programs are available for EMTs, paramedics, and those pursuing an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Emergency Medical Services:
A one-semester Applied Technology Diploma for beginners provides basic training in life support skills for entry-level EMS employment.
This four-semester advanced training Technical Certificate prepares EMT diploma graduates for EMS positions with high levels of responsibility and extensive patient care.
A two-semester addition for Paramedic certificate holders (6 semesters total) that provides leadership training and a foundation for career advancement.
Health Sciences Programmatic Admissions Criteria
EMT (ATD) Application Periods:
Paramedic Certificate Application Periods:
Application Period: Open Ended – Begins each term
Important Note: Starting with Fall 2022, PSY2012 will no longer be required for students applying for the program. Students must take either POS2041 (National Government) or AMH 2020 (History of the United States Since 1877) to satisfy the Social/Behavioral Science elective. Please see your academic advisor for more information. More information regarding the civic literacy requirement can be found on the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement site.
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report is for the calendar year 2022.
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Broward College Paramedic Program is to provide competent, culturally sensitive, skilled Paramedics who were exposed to a strong educational foundation inclusive of cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains. Our goal is to provide graduates that offer the highest quality of pre-hospital emergency medical care. Through our partnerships within the community, we are the leading EMS program in Broward County.
Program Goals
To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Both the institutional and program goals focus on the preparation of the student for employment, the preparation of the student for higher level education, providing learning opportunities for the student and the overall success of the student.
Technical Performance Standards
The professional level of a Paramedic requires highly skilled and competent individuals who function as integral members of the health care team. The Paramedic must acquire and maintain specialized technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. The activities listed below are examples of the type of activities in which a student in the Paramedic program will be required to perform in order to successfully complete the program.
EMTs and paramedics are the eyes and ears of the medical community. Being a paramedic is less about dramatic resuscitations and more about being:
As a student in our programs, and later as a professional working in the field, you'll encounter a number of tasks, skills and personal qualities vital to success, including:
Program Milestones
The EMS program has several milestones and is designed for students to be able to earn an Associate of Science degree in EMS in six semesters.
Scheduling Options
The EMT program currently offers two cohorts on Central campus (“EMT Day” and EMT Night”) and one EMT Night cohort on North campus.
The first two semesters of Paramedic (P1 and P2)are offered on North Campus with "Day" and "Night" cohorts. The last two semesters (P3 and P4) are offered on Central Campus with "Day" and "Night" cohorts. The Paramedic program requires a student to stay in the day or evening cohort once they begin the program. Hardships will be considered on a case by case basis.
Program Length
The EMT certification course is one semester long (12 credit hours).
The Paramedic Certificate is four semesters in length (42 credit hours).
The total time to complete the EMS Associate’s Degree program is six semesters (73 credit hours).
Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length and the summer semester is 12 weeks. The Summer semesters is accelerated with the same content as the 16 week course but compressed into a shorter timeframe. As such, summer class sessions are longer in duration. The total amount of time in each class is the same number of hours whether you attend in the Fall/Spring or in the Summer.
EMS Cohort Model
Broward College EMT and Paramedic programs are organized as cohorts, groups of students who take all of their courses together. People learn better in groups, and cohorts also build community, teach accountability, foster leadership skills, and encourage communication. These attributes are critical to the EMS profession. Our cohorts are also arranged as “day” and “night” groups to make your class schedule as consistent as possible.
The estimated total cost of the:
* The cost listed above is a current estimate and is subject to change without notice.
The faculty at Broward College’s EMS program represents the best, brightest and most talented paramedics, nurses and physicians in our region. Program faculty serve as lecturers, lab instructors, clinical preceptors and mentors to paramedic students during their time at Broward College. Additionally, Broward College EMS program faculty include virtually every fire, EMS and police agency in this region. This adds incredible depth to the learning experience of our students as they learn from the best of the best.
The job outlook for EMTs and paramedics is expected to grow at a much faster pace than average, with a 22 percent increase in career opportunities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Upon completing your certification or associate’s degree, your primary responsibilities will include:
Our graduates are heavily recruited for positions throughout Florida and they find career opportunities in a variety of areas, such as:
The National Registry of EMTs can be a valuable site to search for EMS job postings and news. You can also browse jobs through Broward College’s Career Center.
Visit the Florida Department of Health's website for EMT and Paramedic licensing applications.
View the tutorial on "How to use the Online Licensure Application for Emergency Medical Technician Applicants."
Expanding your education provides a great opportunity to keep your career moving. Paramedic students are strongly encouraged to complete the Associate of Science Degree in EMS.
Paramedics who graduate from Broward College with a degree are automatically admitted to any Florida public university. This can lead to completion of a bachelor’s degree, nursing school, physician assistance school, law school or even medical school. Many paramedics go on to graduate school to learn more about educational theory, management and risk mitigation.
Health Science Admissions
healthscience@broward.edu
Health Science Advisor
Aaron Dean
adean1@broward.edu
EMT Program Manager
David Gains
dgains@broward.edu
Paramedic Program Manager
Ryan Gabner
rgabner@broward.edu
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The Broward College Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Technical Certificate and AS Programs are 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).
To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Fl. 33756 | 727-210-2350
To contact CoAEMSP:
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, Texas 75088 | 214-703-8445
Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. Broward College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Broward College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Broward College Health Science Admissions staff may be contacted by email at healthscience@broward.edu.
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