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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Florida Gateway College (FGC)

1495 West 49 Street, Hialeah, FL

Florida Gateway College, formerly Lake City Community College is located in Lake City, Florida. The school was founded in 1947 as Columbia Forestry School, and became a junior college in 1961. The school adopted its current name in 2008 when it began plans to offer bachelor's degrees. The school began applications for their bachelor's of nursing program back in 2011.

Academics

Florida Gateway College primarily provides vocational programs that result in certificates and associate degree programs that can be used for career preparation or for transfer to a four year institution. The school offers a variety of programs to ensure that students receive the education they want heading toward their goal.

Programs offered include:

• Kinesiology
• Business
• Liberal Arts Division
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Enrollment at FGC is open, requiring only a high school diploma or GED, along with all pertinent transcripts. Some programs are considered limited access, and as such may require a second application to that program for consideration. Students interested in limited access programs should contact the program director to discuss the application.

Students interested in financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the noted deadlines. Once eligibility is determined, students will consult the financial aid office to determine which grants or loans the student is will receive.

Students Enrolled in the EMT and Paramedic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida Gateway College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Students by Race (2019)

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

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

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