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DEGREES + TRAINING | TUITION + FINANCIAL AID | ADMISSIONS | WHY SPC
Become an EMT or Paramedic
Emergency responders are among the first on the scene of a medical emergency, making their evaluations and treatment among the most critical in the health profession. Our programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Paramedics and EMTs are mainstays in public health and community service agencies. They provide advanced care that ultimately saves lives. Our programs give you the skills to excel in this field and a foundation for further EMS education and career advancement.
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Why Employers Hire Our Graduates
Our graduates rank first in the state for earning the highest entry wages in Florida. With degree programs tailored to meet the needs of local industries, you’ll be job ready at graduation. In fact, more than 90 percent of our graduates find jobs in the field, are continuing their education or serving in the military.
St. Petersburg College offers free tutoring to all students. We also offer online support, campus learning centers and small group workshops so you get the academic support you need.
Emergency Medical Services Degrees
Lives often depend on the quick thinking and fast responses of first responders in medical emergencies. Our Emergency Medical Services programs give you a general education and strong scientific background for your career. We offer a wide range of degree options, including degrees for those just entering the field for the first time, as well as seasoned professionals looking to advance their career with further education.
SPC currently offers the following degree options in this field:
EMT and Paramedic Careers
SPC provides education in the two levels of Emergency Medical Services certified by the State of Florida: Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic. The EMT is the first level and allows practice at the basic life support level. It also provides the foundation to become a Paramedic.
Our program prepares you to work as an EMT or paramedic. As an EMT, you care for patients at the scene of an accident and during transport to the hospital under the direction of more highly trained medical personnel.
There is a shortage both statewide and nationally for EMTs, who often find better salaries if they also are fire-certified. Opportunities exist in EMS agencies, fire and police departments, hospitals, physician offices and educational, correctional, veterans and military facilities.
A Complete Set of Skills
The skills obtain from our programs are skills that will prepare you for doing your job well once you are hired in the Emergency Medical Services field. In addition, those skills will make you an ideal candidate for employers looking to hire talent for their organization.
The following skills are what you will gain from our programs:
- Basic life support techniques
- Patient assessment and transportation
- Effective communications and documentation
- Bandaging and splinting
- Basic airway management
- Extrication techniques
Paying for College
Our professionals in the financial aid office help you sort out the options of paying for a quality education now – with less debt after you graduate. There are many different ways you can get help paying for your education at St. Petersburg College, including scholarships, grants, loans, and even an interest-free payment plan.
To learn more about how you can get help paying for college, visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page.
Why Choose St. Petersburg College?
Choosing a college is a big decision. With our focus on you, you will see why SPC is the smart choice.
1/2 THE COST
Two years at St. Petersburg College and two years at a public university can save you more than $5,830 compared to four years at a public university in Florida.
FINANCIAL AID
Over $6 million in scholarships granted in 2016. Learn more about how you can get help paying for college by downloading our FREE Financial Aid Guide!
GRADUATES GET JOBS
More than 90 percent of our graduates find jobs in the field, are continuing their education or serving in the military.
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