EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN COURSE

The EMT-Basic Program is designed to prepare the student for a career in Emergency Medicine and to be certified in the state of Florida as an Emergency Medical Technician.  The student will also be ready for the National Certification exam upon graduation. The program consists of lectures, labs, clinical rotations and ride times. This 1994 D.O.T. National Standard Curriculum incorporates all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service, pre-hospital provider and or other specialized service becoming a vital link in the health care team chain. Prospective students need to be aware that the Basic Emergency Medical Technician Program and career requires that students are physically able to complete all necessary asks, such as, bending, stooping, working on their knees for extended periods, working in dangerous environments, doing CPR for extended periods, lifting and carrying persons and equipment in excess of 175 pounds, and other tasks requiring manual dexterity and strength. This program consists of nine (9) modules. Each student will have 136 classroom hours, 48 lab hours, 24 clinical hours in hospital emergency rooms, and 48 hours of ride time with an Advanced Life Support unit. CPR for the Professional Rescuer is the only pre-requisite for this course.

This course is held at Midway Fire District Training Facility, located at 1801 Abercrombie Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563. Class hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights from 5:30- 9:30pm.  Attendance is mandatory. Class size is limited.  Insufficient enrollment will result in course cancellation.

Prospective students are to print, and bring the appropriate application forms to the mandatory orientation meeting held at the Midway Fire District Administration Building, 1322 College Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563. DO NOT BE LATE!

Following orientation, students will then be required to submit paperwork and tuition fees to Midway Fire District Admin during the open enrollment period posted. Students will be enrolled on a first come, first served basis during this period. Only completed forms and full payment will be accepted.

CASHIER CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS ARE THE ONLY FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.

(IF YOU QUALIFY FOR VETERAN'S BENEFITS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR PAYMENT INFORMATION.)

Course Fees are as follows:

EMT-B Tuition- $1,275.00

Textbook & Supplies- $110.00 (non-refundable)

Uniform Shirts- $12.00/each ($24.00 minimum)

Registration Fee- $35.00 (non-refundable) 

 

TOTAL FEES PAID TO MIDWAY FIRE DISTRICT - $1,444.00

If you have any questions, contact FF/Paramedic Jimmy Skipper, Program Director, at (850) 934-4442 or email at jimmy.skipper@midwayfire.com