Fall 2026 Paramedic program applications are now being accepted.
Application deadline: June 15, 2026
Class schedule:
Lectures: Mondays & Tuesdays 9a-1p
Lab: Wednesday 9a-1p
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Paramedic
Note that illicit drug use, background check findings, convictions and immunization status may prevent future employment. In addition, externship sites and employers may have regulations about drug use, criminal backgrounds and immunization status.
As a paramedic, you will be responsible for administering advanced life support care for sick or injured people before they can get to the hospital.
You’ll learn how to assess a patient’s illness or injury and then prioritize their medical treatment—all with the goal of improving their chances of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Your courses will include classroom instruction along with clinical and field experiences.
The paramedic program of Indian River State College is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
As a paramedic, you will be responsible for administering advanced life support care for sick or injured people before they can get to the hospital.
You’ll learn how to assess a patient’s illness or injury and then prioritize their medical treatment—all with the goal of improving their chances of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Your courses will include classroom instruction along with clinical and field experiences.
The paramedic program of Indian River State College is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Admissions Information
To apply for a future term, please visit the IRSC.edu website and:
a. Click Explore Programs
b. Select Find Your Program
c. In the search bar, type Paramedic
d. Click Emergency Medical Services, then select Apply.
