Paramedic Technology
Technical Certificate
Technical Certificate
The Certificate in Paramedic Technology is a complete program and also can be the second part of the Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Emergency Medical Services Technology (EMS), which has three parts. The first part of the degree is the Technical Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician, and the third part consists of the General Education and Elective courses required for the degree. To earn this degree, all three parts must be completed. The EMT Technical Certificate must be completed successfully as a major requirement for continuing to the limited access Paramedic Certificate; however, the General Education and Elective courses for the A.S. Degree can be completed at any time.
Valencia College EMS Program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, as meeting all statutory requirements set forth in Florida Statute 401. It is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation by the Committee on Accreditation for Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs may be contacted by emailing mail@caahep.org, US mail to 9355-113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, Florida, 33775, telephoning (727) 210-2350, or www.caahep.org. The Committee on Accreditation for Emergency Medical Services Professions may be contacted via email at www.coaemsp.org, US mail at 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, Texas, 75088, or telephone (214) 703-8445.
Additionally, Valencia College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate and Bachelor degrees, as well as offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Valencia College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges by emailing questions@sacscoc.org, US mail to 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or telephoning (404) 679-4500.
Review course descriptions, important dates and deadlines and other programs details in the official college catalog.
EMT TC lasts for 1 semester. If you also complete the Paramedic TC (3 semesters), you only need to take the general education courses to earn your EMS degree.
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Students will be admitted into the Paramedic Program in the following order of priority.
Applicants who are employed by any Fire Rescue agency within the College’s service district of Orange and Osceola Counties.
Applicants who are employed by any other Fire Rescue agency in the state.
Applicants who are employed by an EMS transport agency.
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Yes. You must complete the admission process to the college before you submit a Paramedic program application. You can apply online or email enrollment@valenciacollege.edu if you have any questions.
Complete EMS1010 Essentials of Human Structure and Function, the Prerequisite for Admission, with a minimum grade of C. EMS1010 may be in progress at the time of program application but must be completed with a minimum grade of C by the program start date.
To be competitive for admission, additional Science and General Education courses should be completed with high grades. See the point system in the Current Program Guide.
BSC2093C and BSC2094C may substitute for EMS1010. BSC 2094C may be in progress at the time of application and completed with a minimum grade of C by the program start date.
No. But the General Education courses that award additional points usually are offered online.
Yes, the Essentials of Human Structure and Function course is only offered on the West campus
No. The Paramedic program does not require the TEAS.
Once you have applied to Valencia, you will need to request official transcripts sent from your previous institution. The admissions office will evaluate all transcripts once they are received to determine transfer credit; equivalent courses will be posted in your Valencia Atlas account.
You must be in ‘Good Standing’ which requires a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, including all undergraduate transfer work.
The West Paramedic program accepts approximately 50 students for the Fall term, and the Osceola Paramedic program accepts approximately 30 students for the Spring term.
In the Paramedic Program simulation is used for all hands on skills.
The Paramedic program may have clinical experiences that may expose the student to blood borne pathogens via contact with bodily fluids such as blood and saliva. Students accepted into these programs will be expected to adhere to Centers for Disease Control guidelines regarding the use of Universal Precautions which includes the use of personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, and eyewear.
The Paramedic program consists of 1,155 hours: 533 lab & clinical hours, 452 lecture hours and 170 field hours. Graduates of the Paramedic program are eligible to sit for the National Registry Paramedic exam to earn certification.
The five year average Licensure Rate for Paramedic graduates is 91% and the five year average Placement Rate for Paramedic graduates is 90%.
The Paramedic program has both a daytime and night-time program on the West and Osceola campuses and is shift-friendly; its time demands should be considered the equivalent of a fulltime job as students are expected to devote a minimum of 30 hours a week to the program - if a student chooses to work while in the program, a maximum of 30 hours a week is recommended due to the demands of the program. Time management is crucial to successful program completion!
The Valencia College Paramedic Program does offer or accept advanced placement for any healthcare professional who is seeking advanced standing for admission into the program. Any potential candidates seeking admission into the program must have a current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician license in good standing, meet all state, program, clinical affiliates, and College requirements including EMS1010, Human Structures, or a 2-semester Anatomy and Physiology course, as well as having a valid American Heart Association BLS Provider card.