Paramedic Program - Admissions Procedure

• Tuition, books, uniforms, and testing fees for the Paramedic program is approximately $2,400 for in-state residents. 
• For the complete information, please visit the fee schedule in the College Catalog or attend an information session.

• Upon completion of the application and submission of required documentation, students will receive an email of acceptance two weeks after the application deadline inviting them to the mandatory orientation session. 
• Only students accepted into the program will be invited to the orientation.
• The orientation session will take place approximately 10-15 days after letters are received. 
• Students will be given department consent to enroll in their Paramedic courses during orientation.

Classes are shift friendly and students are required to attend class twice a week, either Monday or Tuesday AND Wednesday or Thursday. Laboratory and lecture may rotate throughout the week. Paramedic Practicum (clinical) hours will be scheduled by the student during times when lectures or labs are not scheduled.

The program is offered each Spring and Fall term at the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. Classes follow the college's term schedule: Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-April). Enrollment into programs in the Center for Public Safety area begin approximately 2-3 months before the term begins.

Professional liability insurance is required for EMT and Paramedic students and is included in the tuition costs. Seminole State does not provide medical insurance for the student, and it is the student's responsibility.

• An applicant must have earned a minimum of 2.0 cumulative grade point average to be considered for admission to the Paramedic Program.
• The Paramedic certificate includes co-requisite requirements. Failure to successfully complete any of the co-requisite courses will result in the student being withdrawn from all co-requisite courses (EMS).
• Upon return or acceptance into the EMS Program the student must re-register into all co-requisite courses.
• Applicants should meet with a counselor to discuss admission requirements, CPT testing, program planning, and long-range goals. The Counseling Department is located in Building A.
• If a student receives a failing grade for any EMS course, they will subsequently receive a withdrawal (W) for the co-requisite requirements. A minimum grade of C (80 %) must be earned in all EMS courses to meet program and graduation requirements. The Paramedic certificate program does not offer advanced placement. Students desiring a Paramedic certificate must complete the program in its entirety.
• Students must register for each group of classes in sequence. Students may not register for any class without prior approval of the Program Manager for Fire Science/EMS.
• Applicants who are currently employed by a fire department in Seminole County will be allowed first opportunity to enroll in the paramedic program.  
• All other applicants will fill the remaining positions in the class based on their application date and eligibility.