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 Keys Community College (FIU)

11200 S. W. 8 Street, Miami, FL

Florida Keys Community College, located in Key West, Florida, is the southernmost post secondary institution in the continental United States. Sometime referred to as Key West Community College, the school serves the residents of the Florida Keys. The school is home to the Tennessee Williams Fine Art Center, and is named for the famous playwright who lived in Key West.

The Florida Keys are home to the only living barrier reef in the northern hemisphere and the school offer maritime programs that reflect the unique location of the school. In 2011 Lagoon Landing was opened to students of FKCC. Lagoon Landing is a 100 bed residence hall located on campus and priced affordably for students.

Academics

Florida Keys Community College offers a variety of programs. Aside from the transfer programs to 4 year institutions, FKCC offers vocational and career programs, including specialized marine technology programs designed to fit the needs of the Key West community.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Business Administration
• Marine Technology
• Addiction Studies
• Computer Information Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at FKCC must complete and submit the admissions application (online or hardcopy) along with all relevant documents and fees. Financial aid is available to eligible students and is administered through the college's financial aid office.

Students wishing to apply for financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and fall within the financial aid guidelines listed on the school's website.

Students Enrolled in the EMT and Paramedic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. FIU offers a less than one year certificate program in emt and paramedic.

Students by Gender (2019)

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).