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Welcome to Daytona State College EMS! You will find application information on this page. You can also link to course specific pages by clicking the picture above the name of the program.
All EMS programs are “limited access programs”. You must obtain and complete an application that is only available from the EMS Department.
Applications are available continually for every semester and are available for downloading below.
EMT and Paramedic Courses start in all three semesters.
You can request information from the links below or come by our department offices:
Daytona Beach Campus, Building 320, Basement
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd,
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Advanced Technology College
1770 Technology Blvd, Room 125F
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Admission to Daytona State College does not guarantee entrance into EMS programs
Faculty & Staff Webpages:
Marti Driscoll - Clinical Coordinator (All Classes)
Ken Moorhouse - January Paramedic Classes
Georgia Jenkins - May Paramedic Classes
Winston Warren - August Paramedic Classes
Beth Rafferty - Senior Staff Assistant
Emergency Medical Technician
EMT classes begin in every semester with a day and evening session. Applications are taken continually for all semesters DOWNLOAD YOUR EMT APPLICATION HERE. Applications are also available for pick-up in our office.
All EMT Classes are located at the Advanced Technology College Campus in Daytona Beach.
All applicants for the EMT program must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age by the first day of classes.
- Have a high school diploma or GED prior to the first day of classes (Dual Enrollment is not available for any EMS program)
- Submit to fingerprints and have a clean nationwide background check
- Submit to a 10 panel drug screening test and be free of all illegal substances
- Have acceptable scores on the TABE or PERT examinations or meet exemptions
If you would like more information about the EMT course, click on the EMT patch above or call, 386-506-3249
Paramedic
Paramedic classes begin in every semester. Applications are taken continually for all semesters. DOWNLOAD YOUR PARAMEDIC APPLICATION HERE. Applications are also available for pick-up in our office
The schedules are as follows:
Fall Semester - Fire "B" Shift
Spring Semester - Fire "C" Shift
Summer Semester - Daytime
All Paramedic Classes after Summer 2012 are located at the Advanced Technology College Campus in Daytona Beach.
Entry into the Paramedic class is determined by competitive examination. Scores are ranked from highest to lowest and the top scores will be invited to apply. The exam is a 100 question written exam on the EMT curricula. In the event of a tie score, the date of exam and/or overall College GPA will be used to determine placement.
Students may sit for the entry exam at any time at any of the Daytona State College Assessment Centers. Students are NOT required to have a Florida EMT Certification to sit for the entry exam. YOU MUST BE ADMITTED TO DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE TO SIT FOR THE EXAM.
IMPORTANT: All students who are notified by the EMS Department that they have tested high enough to have a seat in their selected semester must be a currently certified Florida EMT. Proof of your Florida EMT certification will be required by the first day of your class. National Registry certification or certification from any other state will not be accepted.
All applicants for Paramedic classes must (in addition to an acceptable score on the entrance exam):
- Possess a valid Florida EMT Certification in good standing by the first day of your class.
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age by the first day of classes.
- Have a high school diploma or GED prior to the first day of classes (Dual Enrollment is not available for any EMS program)
- Submit to fingerprints and have a clean nationwide background check (Must be received in the EMS Office prior to the first day of class.)
- Submit to a 10 panel drug screening test and be free of all illegal substances (Must be received in the EMS Office prior to the first day of class.)
- Have acceptable scores on the TABE or PERT examinations or meet exemptions
Additionallly, the EMS Department reserves the right to adjust the amount of available seats in any EMS course due to availability of clinical space.
If you would like more information about the Paramedic course, click on the picture of the Paramedic patch above or call, 386-506-3249
Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS
The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS is located in Tallahassee. This is the state agency you apply with to obtain your state certifications. The Bureau is also responsiblie for enforcement of Florida Statute and Florida Administrative.
To go to their webpage that includes instructions on how to apply for your state exam,http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/emt-paramedic/emt-lic-requirements.html
EMS Associate of Science Degree
Daytona State College offers an Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services. You can access information from the college catalog. **Please note that being enrolled in the academic AS degree program DOES NOT allow you to practice in the state of Florida as an EMT and/or Paramedic** The EMT and Paramedic certificate programs MUST be completed to allow you to sit for the state certification exams.
If you did not receive college credit for your EMT and/or Paramedic training and would like to apply to obtain credit from Daytona State College, contact the Assessment Services Center located on the campus closest to your location.
Accreditation / Approval Information
The Daytona State College EMS Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
The Daytona State College EMS Program is also approved by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, as meeting all statutory requirements for EMS Training Centers in Florida.
Have more questions? Link to our Frequently Asked Questions page!
