ADMISSIONS

PARAMEDIC REQUIREMENTS
CONTINUING ED REQUIREMENTS

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN  ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

This is a diploma program. Please review requirements for admission into an Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) program offered at ETA:
  • Complete application, subsequent forms, agreements and waivers
  • All students must sign an enrollment agreement and receipt of policy and procedures acknowledging responsibility for its content.
  • Students must be at least 18 years of age upon graduation from our program. Those students starting class under 18 years of age must submit proof of parent/guardian consent.
  • High School Graduate or GED completion. If the validity of the High School is questioned the school will request transcripts and an original Diploma as well as verify the institution with the Florida Department of Education at www.floridaschoolchoice.org. A student’s self-certification is not sufficient documentation and there is no appeal process if the school is unable to validate high school graduation and completion.
  • Applicants must be in good physical health as documented by a Licensed Physician; a physical exam form is included in the application and must be within six months from the date of submission.
  • Personal medical insurance coverage is recommended, but not required. If you choose to enroll in the course without insurance, you must sign a medical insurance waiver prior to class commencement.
  • ETA students enrolled in an EMT program must attend externship rotations
    as part of course requirements. Students must provide updated vaccination records and/or proof of immunity by way of blood titer for the following:
    • Varicella
    • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); current (no later than seven (7) year at the time of enrollment). If a student has no immunity to MMR, he/she must receive two (2) MMR booster shots (each 30 days apart).
    • Current PPD test with results (within 1 year of course commencement and must remain valid throughout enrollment)
      • If positive (a Chest X–Ray is required)
    • Hepatitis B vaccine, proof of full inoculation series (3 shots)
      • If series recently initiated, students must present proof of subsequent scheduled and completed shot series.
    • Tetanus/Diptheria
    • Flu Vaccine (Seasonal) – Required
    • COVID–19 (Recommended) Certain affiliates will require proof of vaccination.
  • Documentation of American citizenship, i.e., U.S. Residency, or Student Visa Waiver, and must provide a Social Security Card.
  • All applicants must submit and pass a drug screening; minimum 10– panel. Initial screening is included in course cost. Additional screenings due to positive results and/or rescheduling will be at an additional cost to the student. In addition, applicants must submit and pass a background check prior to course commencement. Cost for background check is included in course cost.
  • All applicants are required to obtain BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Provider certification. For EMT students certification is included in course cost. In the event the student fails to attend scheduled course, student will be required to obtain certification at an additional cost.
  • All students need to possess a current State ID or Driver’s License.
  • All students meeting entrance requirements will be admitted to the program. However, as classes do have a maximum occupancy, students will be admitted to the program based on the submission date of the completed application. After class occupancy has reached its’ limit, any additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
**ETA assures that all applicants are treated equally without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or national origin. ETA is an equal opportunity educational facility.**SPECIAL NOTE: Information in this catalog is accurate as of time of publication. The school reserves the right to change courses of study, course content, fees, program requirements, class schedules, and academic calendar, or to make other changes deemed necessary or desirable, giving advance notice of change whenever possible. Students already enrolled will not be affected by tuition increases or changes.

PARAMEDIC TRAINING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Please review requirements for admission into the Paramedic program offered at ETA:
  • Complete application, subsequent forms, agreements and waivers
  • All students must sign an enrollment agreement and receipt of policy and procedures acknowledging responsibility for its content.
  • High School Graduate or GED completion. If the validity of the High School is questioned the school will request transcripts and an original Diploma as well as verify the institution with the Florida Department of Education at www.floridaschoolchoice.org. A student’s self-certification is not sufficient documentation and there is no appeal process if the school is unable to validate high school graduation and completion.
  • Individuals interested in an ETA Paramedic program must submit current EMT License issued by the State of Florida at enrollment. EMT License must remain current throughout program and student records must be updated accordingly. Recent EMT Graduates may enroll in the paramedic program prior to issuance EMT license but must present valid Florida state issued EMT License by week 10 of the enrolled Paramedic program. Failure to present valid Florida state issued EMT license by week 10, will result in immediate dismissal from the program.
  • Applicant must be in good physical health as documented by a Licensed Physician; a physical exam form is included in application and must be within six months from date of submission. • Personal medical insurance coverage is recommended, but not required. If you choose to enroll in the course without insurance, you must sign a medical insurance waiver prior to class commencement.
  • ETA students enrolled in a Paramedic program must attend externship rotations as part of course requirements. Students must provide updated vaccination records and/or proof of immunity by way of blood titer for the following:
    • Varicella
    • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); current (no later than seven (7) year at the time of enrollment). If a student has no immunity to MMR, he/she must receive two (2) MMR booster shots (each 30 days apart).
    • Current PPD test with results (within 1 year of course commencement and must remain valid throughout enrollment)
      • If positive (a Chest X–Ray is required)
    • Hepatitis B vaccine, proof of full inoculation series (3 shots)
      • If series recently initiated, students must present proof of subsequent scheduled and completed shot series.
    • Tetanus/Diptheria
    • Flu Vaccine (Seasonal) – Required
    • COVID–19 (Recommended) Certain affiliates will require proof of vaccination.
  • Documentation of American citizenship, i.e., U.S. Residency, or Student Visa Waiver, provide a Social Security Card.
  • All applicants must submit and pass a drug screening; minimum 10– panel. Initial screening is included in course cost. Additional screenings due to positive results and/or rescheduling will be at an additional cost to the student. In addition, applicants must submit and pass a background check prior to course commencement. Cost for background check is included in course cost.
  • All applicants are required to obtain and present current BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Provider certification card (AHA or American Red Cross). Certification must remain current throughout course enrollment. Student is responsible for any recertification cost.
  • All students need to possess a current State ID or Driver’s License.
  • All students meeting entrance requirements will be admitted to the program. However, as classes do have a maximum occupancy, students will be admitted to the program based on the submission date of the completed application. After class occupancy has reached its’ limit, any additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
  • Each program may have additional admission requirements please refer to policy and procedure booklet for desired program.
**ETA assures that all applicants are treated equally without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or national origin. ETA is an equal opportunity educational facility. **SPECIAL NOTE: Information in this catalog is accurate as of time of publication. The school reserves the right to change courses of study, course content, fees, program requirements, class schedules, and academic calendar, or to make other changes deemed necessary or desirable, giving advance notice of change whenever possible. Students already enrolled will not be affected by tuition increases or changes.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES:

Courses for healthcare providers have the following restrictions:

ALS (Advanced Life Support) Courses:

Available for individuals who possess a paramedic license or higher (i.e. EMT–P, RN, Physician, etc.). Current ALS certification courses offered at ETA include but are not limited to; ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS and EPC.

  • Renewals:
    • Individuals seeking recertification must present current ALS certification card at registration. If certification has expired, individual will have to register for the initial 16–hour certification course.

BLS for HCP (Healthcare Provider) Course:

Available for individuals entering a healthcare provider training course or existing healthcare professional.

  • Renewals:
    • Individuals seeking recertification must present current BLS–HCP card at registration. If certification has expired, individual will have to register for the initial certification course.

Courses for Laypersons (CPR, First Aid, etc.) do not have any requirements and are available for any member of the community.