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FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

24:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,769

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EMT and Paramedic Degree

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Paramedic degree track is a field of study emphasizing the type of health care provider offering emergency medical services. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a clinician trained to respond to emergency and often life-threatening situations including trauma, accidents, and medical issues. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.

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Fortis College – Smyrna

2525 Drew St, Clearwater, FL

Students Enrolled in the EMT and Paramedic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fortis College – Smyrna has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Less Than Two-Year Award12

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male10
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black5
White5
Multiple Races2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the EMT and Paramedic program at Fortis College – Smyrna, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Description

Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, emergency medical technicians and paramedics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 24.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $13.93
    • Average Annual Salary: $28980

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Fortis College – Smyrna accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Fortis College – Smyrna may provide student services including:

  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Assistance to find work