EMT/Firefighter Combination Overview (5625) Limited Access
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-public-safety/default.aspx
Program Description
This program combines both EMT and Firefighter curriculum into a single program of study, Students admitted into the 698-hour cohort, will prepare for entry level positions in Firefighting. Students first complete the 300-hour Emergency Medical Technician program, then continue directly into the Firefighter program. This program meets all curriculum requirements to prepare the student for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician assessment exam EMT-Basic, and for the State Firefighter certification exam.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED;
- Must be at least 18 years of age on or before the start of the program;
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Complete a limited access EMT program application available on the program website.
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
National Registry EMT Basic Exam passing score, Florida Board of Licensure Exam passing score.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
15 weeks for EMT and 13 weeks for Firefighter 1.
Location
Lake Worth Public Safety Training Complex
For More Information
Debra Luongo, luongod@palmbeachstate.edu, 561-868-3840
Career Path Notes
Career paths include entry level opportunities within Fire Departments in area of operations and for future promotional opportunities for areas of administration, inspection, investigation and emergency medical services.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 792)
| EMS0110 | Emergency Medical Technician (CCP) | 300 Clock Hours |
| FFP0011 | Fire Standards I (CCP) | 191 Clock Hours |
| FFP0012 | Fire Standards 2 (CCP) | 192 Clock Hours |
| FFP0013 | Fire Standards 3 (CCP) | 109 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 792
Course Sequence
Term One - Spring Semester (Clock Hours: 300)
| EMS0110 | Emergency Medical Technician (CCP) | 300 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Summer Semester (Clock Hours: 492)
| FFP0011 | Fire Standards I (CCP) | 191 Clock Hours |
| FFP0012 | Fire Standards 2 (CCP) | 192 Clock Hours |
| FFP0013 | Fire Standards 3 (CCP) | 109 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 792