Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Services program is accredited by the Florida Department of Health, www.floridahealth.gov/.  Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program are eligible to apply for a State of Florida EMT Licensure and the National Association for Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT):

This is the beginning level in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) career ladder.  EMTs are trained in basic life support measures including patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED), oxygen therapy, shock prevention, bandaging, splinting, spinal immobilization, and vehicle extrication.

EMT Class Schedule:

Spring EMT: Night class 5:00PM- 7:00 PM Mondays & Thursdays 5:00PM- 9:00 PM Tuesdays

Summer EMT: Day class 9:00AM- 12:15PM Mondays & Thursdays 9:00AM- 2:00 PM Tuesdays

Fall EMT: Night Class 5:00PM- 7:00 PM Mondays & Thursdays 5:00PM- 9:00 PM Tuesdays

*Additional 120 clinical hour requirements will be scheduled by students outside of regular class meeting times. *Additional mandatory class days may be scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM.

 

Class Location:

All EMT and Paramedic classes are held at the Gulf Coast State College North Bay Campus:

637 Hwy 2300

Southport, Fl 32409

Requirements for Conditional Acceptance into the EMT Program:

1. Complete the EMT program application. 

2. Attend the mandatory EMT orientation. Dates will be provided to you after program application is received by the EMS program.

3. Receive a satisfactory criminal background check before final acceptance is granted into the program. The background check will be scheduled and performed at the GCSC Criminal Justice Selection Center at the students’ expense.

4. Receive a satisfactory 10- panel urine drug screen before final acceptance is granted into the program. The drug screen will be scheduled by the Public Safety Division at the students’ expense.

5. Submit a copy of your current valid Basic Life Support CPR certification. Your certification must be maintained throughout your enrollment in the program. American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Providers  or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers will only be accepted.

6. Submit the completed GCSC Physical Examination form with satisfactory results signed by a physician.

7. Submit the completed GCSC Immunization form with satisfactory results signed by a physician.

8. Submit proof of current (less than a year old) TB skin test, TB blood test, or current chest x-ray report.

9. Attend mandatory Allied Health Orientation courses. Registration and payment completed online through Continuing Education (dates will be in the conditional acceptance packet).

10. Program uniforms, learning materials and specific equipment information will be included in the conditional acceptance packet.

How to apply:

Complete the EMT application here.

After your application is received, you will receive further information via email from the EMS Program.

Student Selection Process:

Students applying for the EMT program must be 18 years of age before the EMT program starts.

The EMT program has selective admission, with limited enrollment.  The requirements listed above are minimum requirements, satisfaction of the minimum requirements or admission into Gulf Coast State College does not imply acceptance into the EMT program.