Paramedic
College Credit Certificate
The Northwest Florida State College Paramedic Program has as its goal “to prepare competent entry level Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains.”
In the Northwest Florida State College Paramedic program students are provided the highest quality education to prepare to become competent leaders in the high place work of Emergency Medical Services. The Program incorporates advanced learning opportunities by integrating Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, International Trauma Life Support, response to disasters and advanced clinical education.
The Paramedic Program is three semesters (one year) of study beyond the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic level certificate. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Florida Paramedic certification exam and the National Registry examination. The curriculum forms the core of the Emergency Medical Services A.S. degree and students may add on general education credits and some college credit electives to the Paramedic Certificate to earn an Associate of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services.
The Northwest Florida State College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Paramedic
Accreditation #1
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 0351090405
Accrediting Agency
- Florida Department of Health/Bureau of EMS
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
- N/A
Date of Initial Accreditation
- July 2006
Level (if applicable)
- N/A
Current Status
- Certified
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- February 2023
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- February 2025
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
- February 2025
Accreditation #2
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 0351090405
Accrediting Agency
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
- January 2014
Date of Initial Accreditation
- N/A
Level (if applicable)
- N/A
Current Status
- Accredited
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- 2018
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- 2023
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
- 2023
Northwest Florida State College Paramedic Program Student Outcomes
The Northwest Florida State College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
In accordance with CAAHEP Standard II.C., the program has the following goal defining minimum expectations: To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N. Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
| School Year | NREMT Written Pass Rate – (1st attempt) |
NREMT Practical Pass Rate |
Retention | Positive Placement |
| 2014-2015 | 58% | 100% | 87% | 90% |
| 2015-2016 | 67% | 100% | 83% | 95% |
| 2016-2017 | 88% | 100% | 67% | 100% |
| 2017-2018 | 50% | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| 2018-2019 | 32% | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| 2019-2020 | 52% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 76% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 71% | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 67% | 100% | 93% | 100% |
The Northwest Florida State College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
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Career Outlook*
In 2014, there were approximately 244,960 EMT and Paramedic jobs. Job growth is expected to grow 24% between 2014 and 2024. The 2016 median pay was $32,670 per year, or $15.71 per hour.
Information provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Job outlook and salary range reflect national trends.
Average or Median Salary
$32,670