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Lee, Charlotte and Collier campuses summer EMT is accepting waiting list only applications.
• Waiting list applicants get priority for the next EMT course.
• 15 applications are accepted for each campus.
• Waiting applications will be accepted at the Lee campus and by mail postdated no later than March 3rd.
Application directions have changed. Please read all pages completely.
Summer 2010 Collier Campus Paramedic applications will be accepted as follows:
At the Collier campus Room E-207
Feb. 23 9am – noon
Feb. 24 noon – 4:30
At the Lee Campus B-135
March 2nd 9am – 4:30
March 3rd 9am – 4:30
Paramedic Applications will only be accepted during the times specified above.
For further information please see the application directions.
Applications must be postmarked Feb. 10th –March 3rd
Watch this site for details on registration for Fall EMS courses
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CHARLOTTE |
COLLIER |
HENDRY |
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Labs are offered day & evening – first come first serve scheduling
Clinical & Internship times are self scheduled |
Fall |
EMT - Day & Evening |
EMT - Evening |
EMT- Evening |
EMT- Evening |
Spring |
EMT - Day & Evening |
EMT - Evening |
EMT - Evening |
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Summer |
EMT - Day |
EMT - Evening |
EMT - Evening |
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For a detailed calendar see our Annual EMS course schedule download.
Emergency Medical Service Technology Program
The Emergency Medical Services Technology Program is designed to prepare the student to become a competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and/or Paramedic. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in conjunction with the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The EMS certificate programs (EMT and Paramedic) are limited admission, requiring completion of the Application for EMS Programs, and acceptance into the program by the College EMS department. The Associate in Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services Technology consists of three sequential components. Successful completion of each component will fulfill requirements for the affiliated Florida State certification. Students looking to continue their education will be eligible for admission into the Edison State College Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Administration.
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate 11 credit hours
Required for Florida EMT-Basic and National Registry Certification
Required for Florida EMT and National Registry Certification
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is one semester and 11 college credit hours in length, offered in the fall and spring semesters. Summer sessions may be scheduled as approved by the department. Estimated program costs are $1,400 for Florida residents and $3,820 for non-Florida residents. This includes tuition, lab fees, textbooks, uniforms, insurance and equipment. Refer to the Edison State College website for financial aid information.
To be eligible to sit for the Florida EMT exam, students must successfully complete the EMT Certificate Program. The program includes lecture hours, laboratory hours, hospital clinicals, and internship/ride time experience. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the clinical sites. Specific information will be provided the first week of class. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a college completion certificate and the necessary paperwork required to apply for both Florida EMT and National Registry certifications.
Emergency Medical Services Program Advising Hours - Lee Campus
Monday-Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday-Thursday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Or to schedule an appointment district-wide, call 239-489-9392
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Program Information:
The latest information on this program is posted in the Program Application, which can be viewed/downloaded above.
