Your Pathway to Become an Emergency Medical Technician
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to 9-1-1 calls for emergency assistance.
EMTs are essential for public safety and:
- perform CPR and life-saving care
- provide first aid
- assess a patient’s condition and determine the course of treatment
- make quick medical decisions
SFSC’s College Credit Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician:
- is 12 credit hours
- takes approximately 4 months to complete
- prepares students for the Emergency Medical Technician Certification
- is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; the Florida Department of Health; Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Professions; and Council on Accreditation Emergency Medical Services Program (CoAEMSP)
Plan your future by following the EMT Program Map.
