The College of the Florida Keys Certificate: Paramedic is approved by the State of Florida Department of Health Board of EMS. The requirements of the Paramedic program approval are publicly available on the Florida State Legislation website, including an explanation of the consequences of non-approval. Click here to learn more

The Paramedic program is currently seeking accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, as required by the State of Florida Department of Health and explained on the Board of EMS website. Florida Dept. of Health

The Certificate: Paramedic program launched in the Spring of 2024. It currently has no graduates; therefore, no students have attempted their licensure exams. Licensure pass rates will be published on the College’s website as they become available. The program is offered at the Key West Campus and Upper Keys Center.

This 42 college credit certificate program prepares students for employment as paramedics (Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics) to function at the basic pre-hospital paramedic level and treat various medical/trauma conditions, using appropriate equipment and materials. Students wishing to apply to the Paramedic program must meet college requirements to take college level courses, hold an EMT Certification and have completed Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (BSC 1085 and BSC 1085L) with a grade of C or better.

A pathway to:

• Firefighters
• Law Enforcement Officers
• Registered Nurse
• Air Ambulance Services
• Hyperbaric Chamber Technician

Paramedic Courses* (42 credits)

• BSC 1085 – Anatomy and Physiology I (3 credits - 45 contact hours)
• BSC 1085L – Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1 credit - 30 contact hours)
• EMS 2601 – Paramedic I (8 credits - 120 contact hours)
• EMS 2601L – Paramedic I Lab (4 credits - 120 contact hours)
• EMS 2664 – Paramedic I Clinical (3 credits - 135 contact hours)
• EMS 2602 – Paramedic II (8 credits - 120 contact hours)
• EMS 2602L – Paramedic II Lab (4 credits - 120 contact hours)
• EMS 2665 – Paramedic II Clinical (3 credits - 135 contact hours)
• EMS 2659 – Paramedic Practicum (8 credits - 360 contact hours)

*Students are required to possess a valid EMT certification in order to register for Paramedic courses.

The courses listed above are only a guide. Following these tracks does not guarantee admission into a university. Course requirements may change each year. You are responsible and encouraged to work closely with your advisor.