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(CoAEMSP standard II.C Minimum Expectations)  \nGeneral Information  \nThe Paramedic Program is approved by the Florida Department of Health/Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Florida Department of Education. It is organized to provide the student with knowledge about the acute, critical differences in physiology, pathophysiology and clinical signs and symptoms pertaining to the pre-hospital medical care of the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. The student will acquire clinical experience and practical skills related to the emergency medical care of these patients. The program is taught according to the 2021 National EMS  Education Standards.  \nThe entire program consists of 1100 hours: 700 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction covering the content outlined by the eight divisions of the National Standard Curriculum, 160 hours of hospital clinical experience and 180 hours of field internship. The program is divided into three separate phases/terms: Paramedic I, Paramedic II and  Paramedic III. These three phases/terms make the entire 1100 hour paramedic course.  \nParamedic I is the first phase/term. It includes didactic and laboratory. Modules I, II and III of the Department of Transportation, EMT-P National Standard Curriculum are covered as well as a review of general human anatomy and physiology. The student will review effective communication strategies for patients of all ages. The laboratory component will cover psychomotor skills related to the modules listed above. The instructor to student ratio for all skills laboratories throughout the program will n","cbCaifY5hcFyMsXQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifY5hcFyMsXQ","pdf",443294,21,"English","# Program Staff\n# Mission Statement\n# General Information\n# Program Structure and Hours\n# Paramedic I\n# Paramedic II\n# Paramedic III (Capstone)","[{\"question\":\"What is the mission of the FCTC Paramedic Program?\",\"answer\":\"The mission is to prepare students for employment as paramedics functioning at the basic pre-hospital EMT-Paramedic level, treating medical and trauma conditions using appropriate BLS and ALS equipment, and preparing students for paramedic certification in accordance with Florida administrative code Chapter 64J-1.\"},{\"question\":\"How many total hours does the Paramedic Program include, and how are they distributed?\",\"answer\":\"The program consists of 1100 hours total: 700 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction, 160 hours of hospital clinical experience, and 180 hours of field internship.\"},{\"question\":\"What clinical and field requirements are included across Paramedic II and Paramedic III?\",\"answer\":\"Paramedic II includes clinical requirements totaling 160 hours. 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