The Medical Campus Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services Program is a two-year course of study requiring 73 credits. The Associate of Science Degree is the completion point of the college credit certificates offered by the Emergency Medical Services Department at the Medical Campus. Before entry into the Emergency Medical Services Degree program, students must complete the training as a First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic.  It is highly recommended that students meet with a representative of the Emergency Medical Services Department at the Medical Campus prior to enrollment in the Associate Degree. In addition to the program courses, students must also complete a series of general education and natural science courses at Miami Dade College. Completion of these courses does not guarantee admission to the program.

The Emergency Medical Services Degree program provides learning experiences that enable the student to acquire and assimilate the necessary technical competencies to function effectively as a supportive health care provider in the pre-hospital environment. The Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services program is designed for certified, professionally employed paramedics. This degree includes courses in professional training, effective supervision and emergency medical services operations.

In keeping with its mission and goals, and in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Medical Campus promotes an environment of respect and support for persons with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations. Please see the Physical Demands listed for this program.

This program is highly demanding, and students are therefore more successful if they do not work while in the program. If students must work for financial support, the program strongly recommends a limit of 20 hours of employment per week. Students should also consider family responsibilities before committing to a full-time accelerated program.

To facilitate the clinical portion of the program, students are assigned to a clinical facility within Miami Dade County. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the campus and to various agencies in the community to which they are assigned for clinical experiences. Students participating in the clinical portion of a program are required to complete the Miami Dade College Student Health Record and criminal background check.

Successful completion of the MDC level two background check process or completion of a MDC nursing/health sciences program does not guarantee a graduate’s eligibility for participation in the professional credentialing process or for related employment. Credentialing agencies and health care employers may have additional eligibility criteria not required by an educational institution. Individuals who have been arrested or convicted for any crime are strongly urged to inquire directly of the licensing board in the jurisdiction in which they intend to practice.


Program Location

This program is offered only at the Medical Campus located at 950 NW 20 Street, Miami, Fl 33127 and clinical sites throughout Miami-Dade County.

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