"To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession."
The College Credit Certificate (CCC) is 45-week program and is designed for students who are pursuing an A.S. in EMS. The program consists of 1,160 contact hours, including classroom instruction and a required number of hours and competencies in the clinical environment and field setting. From 2018 to 2021, the CCC was offered as an evening program. The CCC has been moved to a day schedule shift-friendly program and will be offered at the Allstate Center.
Paramedics are a mainstay in public health and community service agencies and provide the most advanced care of all EMS professionals. Our program gives you the skills to excel in this field and a foundation for further EMS education and career advancement.
Please note: The Paramedic Certificate program will be offered in a shift-friendly day schedule at the Allstate Center in the Fall 2022 term, with classroom sessions meeting two days per week.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2022 Employment
2032
Percent Change
Projected Job Openings
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Spring 2023 (615), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
For paramedic program information, please contact HEC_advising@spcollege.edu
This certificate is designed to produce paramedics, whose job description involves advanced life support, to deliver the pre-hospital, life support care and transportation necessary for victims of accident and emergency illness. Successful completion of the prescribed courses and the awarding of a certificate of completion means eligibility to take the State of Florida examination for certification or national registry exam for certification as a Paramedic. The goal of SPC is to assist students in preparing for licensure in the state of Florida. Students interested in licensure outside the state of Florida should contact the individual state for any unique or individual requirements. In addition, students should contact their professional association for additional information on out of state licensure.
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
0351090405 - Paramedic CCC
51.0904 - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
St. Petersburg College's Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088
214.703.8445
FAX 214.703.8992
www.coaemsp.org
EMS Student Success, Retention and Employment Rates
| EMS Outcomes | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| NREMT Cognitive Exam | 91.4% | 92.3% | 100% | 94.9% |
| Retention Rate * | 72% | 86.9% | 46.7% | 67.2% |
| Employment Rate * | 89% | 96.2% | 100% | 94.9% |
| Success Rate ** | 93.8% | 81.6% | 63% | 90% |
Sources:
* CoAEMSP (Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions)
**St. Petersburg College Academic Program Viability Report
Overall, from 2019-2022 the National Registry Paramedic Exam pass rates for St. Petersburg College's EMS's College Credit Certificate and PSAV Program is 95%, the average retention rate is 68%, the average employment rate is 95%, and the average success rate is 82%. Please note as of August of 2018, the NREMT Cognitive Exam is required for state certification with the psychomotor exam optional to obtain National Registry certification. Additionally, as of July 1, 2024, the NREMT will no longer require the psychomotor exam to obtain National Registry certification"
Many of our SPC EMS Program graduates find employment in various EMS, fire, military, healthcare and law enforcement agencies. Additionally, students have found employment in medical facilities or have continued into nursing, physician assistant or medical school. Employment opportunities abound for any SPC paramedic graduate in the local and regional area. Placement data from our annual accreditation report shows a 94% placement rate since 2012.
Sources:
* CoAEMSP (Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions)
**St. Petersburg College Academic Program Viability Report
Overall, from 2018-2021 the State of Florida certification and National Registry Exam pass rate for St. Petersburg College's EMS's College Credit Certificate Program is 96%, the average retention rate for paramedic students is 72%, the average employment rate is 96%, and the average success rate is 63%. Please note that until July 31, 2018, paramedic graduates in the state of Florida had the option to complete either the State written exam or the National Registry Cognitive Exam (NREMT). As of August of 2018, the NREMT Cognitive Exam is required for state certification with the psychomotor exam optional to obtain National Registry certification.
Many of our SPC EMS Program graduates find employment in various EMS, fire, military, healthcare and law enforcement agencies. Additionally, students have found employment in medical facilities or have continued into nursing, physician assistant or medical school. Employment opportunities abound for any SPC paramedic graduate in the local and regional area. Placement data from our annual accreditation report shows a 94% placement rate since 2012.
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. Paramedics provide more extensive pre-hospital care than do EMTs and are trained in advanced life support measures.
Our EMT Applied Technology Diploma and Paramedic Certificate programs are the first two occupational completion points for our Emergency Medical Services A.S. Degree. The A.S. Degree can transfer to two of SPC's bachelor's degrees: Public Safety Administration or Health Services Administration.
For graduates of the four technical schools covered by the Florida Statewide Articulation Agreement (Manatee Technical College, Suncoast Technical College [formerly Sarasota County Technical Institute], Lake Tech and First Coast Technical College), please contact the EMS Program Director to make an appointment to discuss a learning plan. You must be currently certified as a Florida Paramedic. Additional testing and face-to-face courses may be required.
We also offer health continuing education through the Workforce Institute.
Please review the program admission guide to ensure your eligibility prior to applying below.
Students accepted into the program will be required to successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
| Term | Applications Accepted | Application Review | Student Notified By MySPC e-mail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall: August | March 1 – May 15 | May 16 - May 31 | June 1 |
| Spring: January | July 1 - Sept. 15 | Sept 16 - Sept 30 | Oct 1 |
