About
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Technical Certificate (T.C.) is a limited access program that prepares graduates to function as entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians. The program utilizes classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs and field experiences to train students to become emergency medical responders who respond to a variety of medical and trauma situations. Upon completion of the program, graduates are awarded a technical certificate and are eligible to apply to sit for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification exam to qualify for certification as a Florida EMT. Graduates of the technical certificate program may elect to continue for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (2251) (A.S.) degree.
Organization
Florida State College at Jacksonville - Kent
Florida State College at Jacksonville, Kent Campus, is a public college in Jacksonville, Florida, offering associate and bachelor's degrees, certificate programs, and workforce education. Its occupational fields include Business Administration, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Criminal Justice, Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, and HVAC, among others. The college reports more than 170 programs across associate, bachelor's, and certificate offerings. Classes are available during the day, evening, and weekends, as well as online. Its stated educational focus combines intellectual growth, civic engagement, and workforce connections, giving the institution both academic and career-oriented offerings. The Kent Campus is one of the college's Jacksonville locations.