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Your path to success

Are you passionate about saving lives and making a real difference in emergency situations? Our Paramedic Certificate Program is your gateway to an exciting and impactful career in emergency medical services. This limited access program offers you the specialized training and advanced skills needed to excel in the field of pre-hospital care.

Why choose our program

  • Expert training: Gain hands-on experience and learn critical techniques such as IV therapy, airway management, medication delivery, advanced cardiac life support, and advanced care for critical patients. Our curriculum also covers essential skills in telemetry and communications, ensuring you’re well-prepared for any emergency.
  • Comprehensive care skills: Become proficient in handling respiratory, cardiac, medical, and traumatic emergencies through rigorous training and practice. Our program equips you with the knowledge and confidence to provide exceptional care in any situation.
  • State certification preparation: Our program meets the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services requirements, preparing you to take National Registry certification exam for paramedics.

Career opportunities
Graduates of our Paramedic Certificate Program are highly sought after and can pursue advanced care roles in various exciting settings:

  • Ambulances: Be at the forefront of emergency response, providing life-saving care on the move.
  • Hospital emergency rooms: Work in high-stakes environments where your skills can make a vital difference.
  • Intensive care units: Deliver critical care to some of the most vulnerable patients in hospital settings.
  • Emergency helicopter transport agencies: Join elite teams providing rapid, lifesaving care during air transport.

Educational pathway
Your education doesn’t have to end with a certificate. The credits you earn in this program can be applied toward an Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services degree, offering a pathway to further advancement and opportunities in the field.

Admission requirements
To be eligible for the Paramedic Certificate Program, applicants must:

  • Provide proof of completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course.
  • Obtain Florida certification as an EMT by the end of the first semester of the program.

Please note that admission to Daytona State College does not guarantee entry into this limited access program.

Why Daytona State College
Choosing Daytona State College means you’ll receive exceptional education and training from industry experts dedicated to your success. Join us and become part of a distinguished group of professionals making a difference in emergency medical services.

Take the first step toward a rewarding and dynamic career. Apply to Daytona State College’s Paramedic Certificate Program today and become a hero in your community!

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Additional Information about the Paramedic Certificate

Accreditation

The Daytona State College EMS Program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, as meeting all statutory requirements set forth in Florida Statute 401. The Daytona State College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). CCAAHEP may be contacted at 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Florida, 33763, (727) 210-2350 or www.caahep.org. CoAEMSP may be contacted at 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, Texas, 75088, (214) 703-8445 or www.coaemsp.org.

Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates and bachelor’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Annual Report Information

Information Description   Year   Course Name   Data   Source
Pass Rates on National Registry Exam   2022   Paramedic   93.3%   CoAEMSP Annual Report
Retention Rate   2022   Paramedic   80.7%   CoAEMSP Annual Report
Placement Rate   2022   Paramedic   97.8%   CoAEMSP Annual Report

key dates

November 19

Spring Application Deadline

Spring (Jan. - May)

Paramedic I: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Class meets on C-shift, every third day

Summer (May - Aug.)

Paramedic II

Fall (Aug. - Dec.)

Paramedic III & Internship

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