Teresa Campbell, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4122, Teresa.Campbell@daytonastate.edu
Ken Moorhouse, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4179, Ken.Moorhouse@daytonastate.edu
Evan Doyle, Director, 386-506-4201, Evan.Doyle@daytonastate.edu
Admission Note
Limited Access Program: Admission to this program is selective and requires completion of additional admission and enrollment requirements.
Program Overview
Mission:
The Emergency Medical Services program prepares students to deliver high-quality patient care in prehospital environments while emphasizing student success and professional excellence.
Description:
The program prepares students for state certification as Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. Instruction includes advanced life support, cardiac care, trauma management, pharmacology, telemetry, and emergency communications.
Graduates are qualified to work in ambulance services, hospital emergency departments, critical care transport, and air medical transport. Credits earned in the Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic certificate programs apply toward completion of this degree. Students holding current National Registry EMT or Paramedic credentials may be eligible for transfer credit.
Program Accreditation: Daytona State College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
College Credit Certificates That Lead to This Degree: Paramedic - 095700 and Emergency Medical Technician - 096000 certificates are embedded within this degree. You may pursue the A.S. degree and also earn the certificates while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue the certificates to develop or upgrade your skills. Contact your faculty or academic advisor for details and course options.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Exhibit effective communication within the emergency medical services profession.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with entry-level EMS providers.
- Demonstrate safe practices within the emergency medical services profession.
Program Requirements
Admission:
This is a Limited Access Program.
- Attend the mandatory EMS Orientation.
- Provide satisfactory FDLE/FBI background check and drug screening results.
- Complete a physical examination and required immunizations.
Completion:
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
For more information see:
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in emergency medical services (EMS), including roles such as Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), EMS Supervisor, and Firefighter/Paramedic. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 1,214 EMS professionals are employed in these occupations, with an average annual salary of $46,200 and approximately 124 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
29-2043 – Paramedics
29-2042 – Emergency Medical Technicians
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$25.00 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$46,200 |
| Annual Job Openings |
124 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 1,214 employed |
Occupational Overview: Provide emergency medical care and advanced life support to patients in prehospital settings, assess medical emergencies, stabilize patients, and transport them safely to healthcare facilities.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $33,210 | 50th percentile: $46,200 | 90th percentile: $65,770.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 29-2043 and 29-2042.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
15 Credits
Communication Core (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3.00 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3.00 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3.00 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.00 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3.00 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
57 Credits
| EMS1119C | Emergency Medical Technician I and Lab | 10.00 |
| EMS1431 | Emergency Medical Technician Clinical/Field Experience | 2.00 |
| EMS2603C | Paramedic I and Lab | 12.00 |
| EMS2604C | Paramedic II and Lab | 12.00 |
| EMS2605C | Paramedic III and Lab | 11.00 |
| EMS2666 | Paramedic Emergency Department Clinical | 1.00 |
| EMS2667 | Paramedic Field and Specialty Clinical | 2.00 |
| EMS2659 | Paramedic Internship | 4.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
Program Elective
Choose one:
| CCJ1020 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.00 |
| CCJ1080 | Introduction to Criminal Forensic Studies | 3.00 |
| PSC1121 | Physical Science | 3.00 |
| BSC1020 | Human Biology | 3.00 |
| PHI2600 | Introduction to Ethics | 3.00 |
| HUN1201 | Human Nutrition | 3.00 |
| HSC1000 | Introduction to Health Care | 3.00 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| EMS1119C | Emergency Medical Technician I and Lab | 10.00 |
| EMS1431 | Emergency Medical Technician Clinical/Field Experience | 2.00 |
2nd Semester
| Natural Sciences Core | 3.00 |
| Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| Social Sciences Core | 3.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
Social Sciences Core: Students who need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement must take AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041.
3rd Semester
Student must obtain Florida Emergency Medical Technician certification prior to the completion of EMS2603C.
Year 2
1st Semester
| EMS2604C | Paramedic II and Lab | 12.00 |
| EMS2666 | Paramedic Emergency Department Clinical | 1.00 |
2nd Semester
| EMS2605C | Paramedic III and Lab | 11.00 |
| EMS2667 | Paramedic Field and Specialty Clinical | 2.00 |
3rd Semester
Total Credit Hours: 72