Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) is available as a one- to two-year certificate program at Santa Fe College, a public institution in Gainesville, FL. The program is part of the emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904) and provides students with the training required for paramedic-level certification and employment in emergency medical services.

Students receive instruction in emergency care techniques, patient assessment, life support protocols, and EMS operations. Santa Fe College also offers a two- to four-year EMT Paramedic certificate at the same campus for students seeking a longer credential in the same field. Additional related programs include Biomedical Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Welding Technology/Welder, HVAC Engineering Technology, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management.