Program Information
Applied Tech. Diploma - Code 096000 - Catalog 2024/2025
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
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Emergency Medical Technician program is to provide students with the necessary training and practices to deliver high quality, caring patient care in the pre-hospital environment, emphasizing student success and embracing excellence and diversity.
Description:
The program teaches students the basic skills and techniques of pre-hospital emergency medical care. The course emphasizes developing skills in recognizing the symptoms of illnesses and injuries, and the application and proper procedures essential in delivering basic life support to the sick and injured. The program is designed to prepare students for state certification in emergency care; however, it also is open for students who wish to take it for personal development. Training includes 90 hours of clinical experience with pre-hospital care agencies and hospital emergency rooms. Graduates are qualified to work as basic care providers in emergency medical systems, hospitals, and industrial medicine. Job title: Emergency Medical Technician.
This certificate serves as a prerequisite to the Paramedic certificate program. Credits earned in this program may be counted towards the Emergency Medical Services A.S. degree.
Program Accreditation: The Daytona State College EMS Program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, as meeting all requirements set forth in Florida Statute 401.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Exhibit effective communication within the Emergency Medical Technician profession.
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Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with the expectations for entry level Emergency Medical Technician provider.
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Demonstrate safe practices within the Emergency Technician Service profession.
Financial Aid
The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.
Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. 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/.
Approximate Additional Costs
| Program Tuition and Fees*: |
$1,229 |
| Access Fee: |
$13.92 ($1.16 per credit) |
| Assessment Fee: |
$34 |
| Lab Fees: |
$143.50 (including liability insurance) |
| Textbooks/Equipment: |
$175 |
| Uniforms: |
$200 |
| Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen: |
$117.25 |
| State Application: |
$105 |
| DSC Graduation Fee: |
$20 |
*In-state tuition listed; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Additional Admission Requirements
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Completion of the EMS Application
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Attending the mandatory EMS Orientation.
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Satisfactory results of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement and FBI background check and drug screening urinalysis.
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Students will be required to wear uniforms.
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Students will be held accountable for the policies and procedures of the EMT program outlined in the EMS student policy/rule book, as well as, those outlined in the Daytona State Handbook.
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Must have earned a standard high school diploma or GED, and be 18 years of age.
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Completion of physical examination and submitting required immunizations.
Careers
EMT graduates have been employed at the local public safety agencies, theme parks and local hospitals.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| EMS1119C | Emergency Medical Technician I and Lab | 10 |
| EMS1431 | Emergency Medical Technician Clinical/Field Experience | 2 |
Sample Program of Study
| EMS1119C | Emergency Medical Technician I and Lab | 10 |
| EMS1431 | Emergency Medical Technician Clinical/Field Experience | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 12