Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate)

Emergency Medical Service Technology Program Information

The Emergency Medical Technology Program is designed to prepare students to become competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).

The EMT program is one semester and 12 college credits. The program consists of 90 lecture hours, 120 laboratory hours, 18 hospital clinical hours, and 72 hours of internship/ride time experience. Students are responsible for their transportation to and from the clinical sites.

Upon successfully completing the program, students will receive a college completion certificate and the necessary paperwork required to apply for both Florida EMT and National Registry certifications.

Application deadlines may be extended or shortened to meet the capacity of class offerings. Class times are approximate and subject to change. The EMT Program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Process and Steps to Complete the EMT Application

AGE REQUIREMNT: Must be 18 and possess a High School Diploma by completion of program. The EMT program requires a limited admission application, so it is highly recommended to submit your online application as early as possible. This is a separate application from applying to the college. All steps must be completed in the order listed prior to applying to the Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate) program.

1. If you are not a current Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) student, apply here and select AS Emergency Medical Services Technology as your program of interest. Then Apply to Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate) program and pay $25.00 application fee.
2. Take the FSW placement test or be evaluated as exempt from taking this placement test.
3. Review the Application Guide for detailed instructions.
4. Create your Complio Account visit http://fswcompliance.com/ and click NEW USERS Create an Account. See Downloads and Links below for instructions to load and complete all requirements. (Immunizations/compliance and Background and Drug Screening).

When your online application is completed and all your documents/screenings have been uploaded and approved by Complio, you will be provisionally accepted into the EMT program. You will then be emailed with additional information to include:

1. Confirmation and approval of acceptance into program.
2. Registration instructions and Information for (Orientation, Uniform Fitting Dates, required Textbook, Lab Supplies).

IMPORTANT: The acceptance of your EMT application is on a first-come, first-served basis, if you complete the following:

1. Upload the correct documents to Complio
2. Complete and clear background, fingerprinting, and drug screening (must be received and cleared by EMS office)

Your application and campus selection will not be processed until all requirements are complete.