Paramedic is a Certificate program offered by Charlotte Technical College in Port Charlotte, FL. The program takes 1,100 clock hours — about 39 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $3,212.
Program Overview
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Health Science career cluster.
This is an instructional program that prepares students for employment as paramedics SOC 29-2041 (Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics) to function at the basic pre-hospital emergency medical technician - paramedic level and treat various medical/trauma conditions, using appropriate equipment and materials. The program prepares students for certification as paramedics in accordance with Chapter 64E-2 of the Florida Administrative Code.
What sets this Program apart
Industry certifications.
Paramedic ATD available industry certifications are State of Florida Paramedic and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic.
Program goal. “To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.”
What the program teaches. After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breadth of knowledge of the History of EMS and a complex depth, comprehensive breadth of knowledge of EMS Systems.
- Demonstrate a fundamental depth, foundational breath of knowledge of research principles to interpret literature and advocate evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrate a complex depth, comprehensive breadth of knowledge of workforce safety and wellness.
- Demonstrate a complex depth, comprehensive breadth of knowledge of the principles of medical documentation and report writing.
- Demonstrate a complex depth, comprehensive breadth of knowledge of EMS communication system.
- Demonstrate a complex depth, comprehensive breadth of knowledge of the therapeutic communication principles.
- Demonstrate a complex depth, comprehensive breadth of knowledge of medical legal and ethical concepts related to EMS.
- Integrate a comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology of all human systems.
Admission Requirements and Process
Charlotte Technical College accepts applications on a non-discriminatory basis from anyone having the interest and ability to benefit from an occupational training program. Charlotte Technical College admits as postsecondary (adult) students those individuals who have completed their secondary school education, or who are 16 years of age or older and have officially withdrawn from high school.
Program prerequisites may vary because of occupational requirements, School Board Policy, and/or licensing regulations. Licensure programs that require a high school diploma or GED diploma for entry do not accept either correspondence diplomas or diplomas from non-accredited schools.
Program prerequisites.
- Certified copy of High School Diploma / GED transcript
- American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers Certification
- Current State of Florida EMT License
- Background Check
- Drug Testing
- Successful completion of approved Anatomy & Physiology course by the date specified with Adult Career Counselor.
- Must be 18 years or older
Health science screening. In accordance with requirements set forth by the Joint Commission and the Jessica Lunsford Act, students applying for entrance to any health science program that requires a work-based experience in a hospital, nursing home, or other health care facility must submit to a FDLE Level II criminal background check and a drug screening test. The applicant is responsible for paying the costs for both tests. In addition to the background check and drug screening, all students registering for any of the Health Science programs are required to have current immunizations and a yearly physical examination.
Basic skills. Students who have an associate's degree or higher, received equivalency scores from previous testing within the last two years, or earned a high school diploma since 2008 may be exempt from academic assessment testing. The most frequently used assessment is the CASAS test, which is administered on campus for a fee of $20.
Florida residency. To qualify for in-state tuition, prospective students must have two documents indicating that they (or their parents/guardian if the student is under the age of 24) have lived in Florida at least 12 months prior to the first day of their first term of enrollment.
Students applying for admission to most programs at Charlotte Technical College are accepted upon completion of the registration process on a first-come, first-serve basis.
General Requirements
- Age and schoolingCharlotte Technical College admits as postsecondary (adult) students those individuals who have completed their secondary school education, or who are 16 years of age or older and…
- Application feeThere is a non-refundable $25.00 application fee for Adult Career Preparation programs.
- Basic skills test, if applicableTake the CASAS test if applicable; it is administered on campus for a fee of $20.
- Official transcriptsSubmit official high school/GED and college transcripts; some programs do not require a high school diploma/GED, so check this program's prerequisites.
- Florida residency documentsTo qualify for in-state tuition, provide two documents showing you have lived in Florida at least 12 months prior to the first day of your first term of enrollment.
- Program prerequisitesCertified copy of High School Diploma / GED transcript; American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers Certification; Current State of Florida EMT License; Background…
- Background check and drug screeningHealth science applicants must submit to a FDLE Level II criminal background check and a drug screening test, and have current immunizations and a yearly physical examination.
Application Process
- 1Check the program timeline checklistCheck the Program Timeline Checklist, Prerequisites and Student Selection Criteria for this program.
- 2Pay the application feePay the non-refundable $25.00 application fee and write down the transaction number for the next step.
- 3Complete the CTC Registration PacketComplete the applicant demographics (only if you did not attend a Charlotte County Public School) and the CTC Registration Packet, printed on one side of the page only.
- 4Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov and choose Charlotte Technical College (school code 016165).FAFSA Code for Main Campus: 016165Complete the FAFSA
- 5Enrollment appointmentMake an appointment with Student Services to enroll in this program; a seat is not guaranteed until tuition has been paid or an alternate payment plan is in place.
Program Schedule
Length. 1,100 clock hours, about 39 weeks.
Class times. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Start dates. Classes begin: July. Next start date: July 2027. Registration deadline: To Be Announced.
Location. Charlotte Technical College Main Campus, 18150 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida 33948.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
This school: Charlotte Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. All programs offered at CTC are approved and regulated by the Florida Department of Education.
The Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by CoAEMSP; this letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status.
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Reviewed against independent standards
- Recognized by employers and licensing boards
Accreditations
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Estimated program cost. The 2026-2027 cost sheet gives an estimated program cost when completed of $5,814.92 for a Florida resident: $3,783.00 paid to the CTC School Store and $2,031.92 in external costs purchased by the student. Sales tax is not included.
Paid to the CTC School Store.
- Application Fee: $25.00
- Standardized Test Fee: $20.00
- Industry Cert. License: $256.00
- Liability Ins: $55.00
- Tuition: $3,212.00
- Lab Fee: $145.00
- CANVAS/LMS: $20.00
- Parking Permit If applicable: $10.00
- Graduation Fee: $40.00
External costs purchased by the student.
- Books: $772.00
- Uniform: $200.00
- Background check, fingerprints,drug screen: $175.00
- Supplies/Tools: $75.00
- Approved Anatomy & Physiology Course: $320.00
- Clinical Needs: $489.92
Tuition. Florida-resident tuition is $3,212.00 for 1,100 clock hours at $2.92 per hour. The non-Florida-resident tuition-only cost is $12,881.00.
Financial aid. Financial Aid is available to all students who qualify. Students who are interested in applying for Federal Student Aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. Even if you don't think you qualify, you should still apply. CTC uses your FAFSA application as part of the qualification process for other scholarships.
Federal Pell Grant. The Federal Pell Grant is gift assistance based on financial need that does not need to be repaid. Choose Charlotte Technical College (school code 016165) in the Select Colleges section of the FAFSA. Your completed FAFSA must be received no later than one week prior to the first day of class.
Other sources of financial assistance. CareerSource education grants, Florida Bright Futures, Florida Pre-Paid and CTC scholarships.
Refund policy. If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of a program and the institution cancels the class, 100% of the tuition, lab fees, liability insurance fees and student activity fees collected must be refunded. If the student does not begin classes or withdraws on the first day of classes, no more than $100 of the tuition and fees may be retained by the institution. Students who appear at the school in person and voluntarily withdraw within five (5) school days of the beginning of a payment period shall be entitled to a full refund of tuition, lab fees, liability insurance fees and student activity fees. Registration fees and Health Science Education fees are nonrefundable.
Curriculum
This program is a planned sequence of Occupational Completion Points (OCPs). Students may exit at any OCP and receive a transcript that designates all completed OCPs; all programs follow the State of Florida curriculum frameworks.
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Career Outcomes
Job opportunities.
- Paramedic
Occupation codes. SOC Code: 29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
Wages the college publishes. The college's 2026-2027 program summary cites the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Paramedic/ EMT: national median hourly wage $27.62, national mean annual salary $57,450.00 and national higher wage estimate $79,430.00.
The college's 2025 COE report gives a completion rate of 89%, a placement rate of 87% and a licensure rate of 91%.
What to expect as a Charlotte Technical College student
Attendance. It is recognized by business and industry that the single most important trait for career success is good attendance. CTC is a clock hour institution; curriculum delivery and the awarding of credentials and Occupational Completion Points to students are based on the actual number of hours present in the classroom. Students cannot accumulate more than 5% absences of the program's total clock hours.
No excused absences. Students are expected to be in class, on time, ready to learn. For students enrolled in Career Certificate Programs, there are no excused or unexcused absences. The student is either present or absent.
Make-up time. The maximum allowed make-up time is limited to two full days per 300 program hours, and program authorized make-up sessions must be completed within two weeks of the absence. As we are a clock hour school, absences can adversely affect Financial Aid.
Grading. Grading criteria are based on classroom work, projects/observations, classroom tests, clinical lab experiences and employability skills. Employability skills include attendance and punctuality, appearance, professionalism, communication skills, teamwork, and problem solving, and make up a minimum of 20% and maximum of 30% of a student's overall grade. The grading scale is A 90-100, B 80-89, C 70-79, D 60-69 and F below 60.
Program completion. All programs at CTC are competency based and follow the State of Florida curriculum frameworks. To complete a program, a student must complete all OCPs and have a 70% average for their program (75% for all health science programs) along with passing the minimum state requirements for Basic Skills, unless exempt.
Workforce training preparation. In addition to the employability skills training embedded in all CTC programs, a Career/Job Placement Specialist delivers a Career Planning and Development curriculum for all graduating adult and dual-enrolled seniors, with resume, portfolio, networking and interviewing practice.
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