Paramedic ATD
Program Details
Program Content:
Successful completion of this program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to be a member of the emergency medical services team as a Paramedic. Students are qualified and prepared to pass the National Registry Licensure Examination.
Prerequisites:
Florida EMT Licensure
250 Hours of Patient Care Contact Oral
Interview with Program Director
Certification/Licensure: The program prepares students for certification as paramedics in accordance with Chapter 64E-2 of the Florida Administrative Code. Certified in ACLS, PALS and PHTLS.
CTSO: SkillsUSA and/or HOSA are the approved cocurricular career and technical student organizations which provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction by providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.
Articulation: When offered at the college credit level, this ATD program is part of the Emergency Medical Services AS program (1351090402) and has a program length of 42 credits.
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022. The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic Cognitive exam was 88%.
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 100%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program. The most recent retention rate was 100%.
Start Date:
August: Manatee County C-Shift
January: Manatee County A-Shift
Times:
Shift Days Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Program Length:
1100 hours – approximately 12 months to complete
OCP – A
Course Number
EMS0210
Course Title:
Paramedic 1
Length:
248 hours
Course Number
EMS0211
Course Title:
Paramedic II
Length:
426 hours
Course Number
EMS0212
Course Title:
Paramedic III
Length:
426 hours
Location:
MTC East Campus, 5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34211
941.752.8100
Apply to MTC at https://www.manateetech.edu/apply-now/
Email mtcpublicsafety@manateeschools.net to request a virtual mandatory information session.
Program #H170212 CIP#0351090418
Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (includes Administrative Fee of $60)
$4304.00
Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance
Application Fee
$45.00
Physical Exam and Immunizations
Estimated: $175.00
Background Check (All for Life)
$60.00
Castle Branch: Pre-admission Tracker
$24.00
Bookstore and Uniforms
Textbook Estimate (Purchased Online)
Estimated: $753.09
Uniforms: (2 Polo Shirt for clinical) (Purchased at MTC Outfitters at Main Campus).
Uniform Details: Black Cargo pants or Black Dickies pants. Royal Blue Polo Shirt.
Work boots (zip up or laced).
$64.00
Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor)
National Registry Written Exam
$160.00
Uniforms (pants, shoes, belt)
Estimated: $150.00
Estimated Total Cost of Program
$5735.09
Prices are subject to change
Uniforms may be covered for Pell eligible students once aid has been applied to all Tuition & Fee charges.
Financial aid available depending on student’s eligibility.
Uniforms may be covered for Pell eligible students once aid has been applied to all Tuition & Fee charges.
All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid.
Prices are subject to change.
Annual fees (charged each academic year from July 1—June 30).
Textbook estimate. Current book list and prices: https://manateetech.edu/current-students/bookstore/
Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.
Visit MTC Financial Aid page for more information.
Florida Department of Education Frameworks
Potential Careers and Outlook:
29-2041.00 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Top Local Employers:
Manatee County EMS, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue, North River Fire District, West Manatee Fire Rescue, Parrish Fire Department, City of Bradenton Fire Department, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, Hillsborough Fire Rescue, Charlotte County Fire Rescue, Venice Fire Department, Sarasota County Fire Rescue, North Port Fire Rescue, DeSoto County Fire Rescue, Longboat Key Fire Rescue, East Manatee Fire Rescue, Lee County EMS, Ambitrans, West Coast Southern Ambulance Service
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Program Video
Testimonial Video
Program Facts
Job Placement
Rate
100%
On-time Completion Rate
100%
Initial Pass
Rate
100%
LENGTH
1100 hrs (12 mos)
LOCATION
East Campus,
Lakewood Ranch
DELIVERY
On Campus,
Shift Days
DUAL ENROLLMENT
No
Have Questions? Ready to Start Your Career?
Mark Toler
Career Counselor
5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
Call 941.752.8100 x 47134
Email: MTCPublicSafety@manateeschools.net
or schedule an appointment:
