Allied Health

Program Details

Program Code: 4085
Start Date: Fall and Spring
Program Requirements: See Catalog
Program Plan-Course Rotation: (PDF)

Program Length: The EMT certificate program can be completed in one semester.

• One year: Paramedic certificate
• Two years: Emergency Medical Services A.S. degree program
• Four years: Complete your A.S. degree and continue your education with SJR State’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organizational Management and a specialization in Health Care Administration.

Location: Courses are based on the Orange Park campus. Field experiences and clinicals are scheduled with health care facilities within the region.

Questions? Call (904) 808-7465
For an on-campus appointment contact the academic advising department on a campus near you.

The SJR State advantage

Ask any student and they will tell you that confidence is gained from experience. It is what instructors and employers call the "competitive edge."

• State-of-the-art ambulance, manikins and equipment provide the latest hands-on training
• SJR State's health-sciences building is designed to simulate a real hospital where students are presented with "life-threatening" patient scenarios
• Ride-alongs are scheduled throughout the Northeast Florida region and provide students with "real-world" experiences
  
  

PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
Emergency Medical Technician - This is an instructional program that prepares students 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. The program prepares students for certification as EMTs in accordance with Chapter 64J of the Florida Administrative Code. This is the initial level for a career in emergency medical services and the primary prerequisite for paramedic training and certification.