Paramedic

The program application is available on this web page only during the application window. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline or outside of the application window(s) will not be considered. Any changes to application dates are published on this page.

January 2025 Admission

Applications for spring 2025 will be accepted from July 8, 2024 until 4 p.m. on September 9, 2024.

Note: The application fee, online application, and all supporting documents must be submitted to complete the Paramedic Program Application Admission Process. All items can be found in the Application Checklist below.

Application Checklist

Each item in the checklist must be completed to be considered as a Paramedic Program Applicant. Incomplete or partial applications are not considered for admission.

• Apply to the Certificate in Paramedic program at PHSC via the Bobcat Application Portal during the published application window. Pay the $25 non-refundable general admission fee for new students.
• Complete the residency requirements (as needed) for new or returning students for general admission and submit any other documents required to complete your general application.
• Pay the $25 non-refundable limited access Paramedic application fee once assessed in the Bobcat Application Portal.

Upload into the Application Portal

• Clear, enlarged copy of current driver’s license.
• Clear, enlarged copy of current Florida EMT license. Please note that the national registration is not the equivalent of an EMT license and will not be accepted.
• Current EMT employment verification form.
  • Employment verification form is located in the Documents section on this webpage.

Order your official transcripts to be sent to PHSC

• Official high school transcript with graduation date indicating receipt of a standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma, if not already submitted.
• Official transcripts from each U.S. college and university attended other than PHSC.
• Official test score reports from external agencies, if applicable, for prerequisite courses (i.e., AP, CLEP, IB, etc.).

Please note: Transcripts are due at the time of application for this program.

Additional Requirements

• Confirm that any needed course substitutions or credit shortages have been approved by the application deadline date.
• Transfer Credits: If the course prefix and number of an evaluated transfer course is not equivalent to PHSC’s course prefix and number (for example, transfer course does not indicate HSC 2531 3cr), then you will have to meet with an advisor to complete a course substitution and/or credit shortage.
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
• Complete the following prerequisite course with at least a grade of “C” or higher (must be complete prior to applying for the Paramedic program):
  • HSC 2531 Medical Terminology (3 credits)