LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PARAMEDIC
These are the steps you will need to follow to apply for and be accepted into the CSRIPS Paramedic training program.
STOP! Please Read Before Applying!
The Broward Health hospital district is mandating changes that will affect you! Currently, Broward Health has entered into an agreement with American Data Bank for the purpose of receiving and validating hospital requirements for all students wishing to complete clinical rotations with a Broward Health hospital. This will impact your physical exam, background check and drug screening process along with the appropriate fees.
The Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety (CSRIPS) does not receive financial or any other benefit from the agreement between American Data Bank and Broward Health. Because we are just now receiving this information, we are working diligently to redefine our application process for you so that you can better understand what will be required during our application process and what will be required by American Data Bank to satisfy the requirements set forth by Broward Health.
Please be patient as we work through this process and continue to monitor this section for important updates.
Terms after Fall 2018: This page will be updated by October 15, 2018 with a new process and requirements to complete your American Data Bank profile and completion of your hospital documents.
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Wednesday Class
Open House: November 10 & 13
Registration: December 3
Notification: December 10
Transfer/Drop: December 17 – 18
Late Registration: December 19 – 21
Tuition Due: December 14
M/W Night Class
Open House: February 23 & 26
Registration: March 4
Notification: March 11
Transfer/Drop: March 18 – 19
Late Registration: March 20 – 22
Tuition Due: March 15
Monday Class
Open House: May 18 & 28
Registration: June 10
Notification: June 17
Transfer/Drop: June 24 – 25
Late Registration: June 26 – 28
Tuition Due: June 21
PARAMEDIC CLASS SCHEDULES
Class is one (1) time per week
- 9am – 5pm
- Approximately 62 weeks
Hospital Clinical
- 200 hours
- Day & Evening slots available
- Scheduled based on availability
EMS Ride Along
- 360 hours
- Monday – Saturday slots
- Scheduled based on availability
Class is two (2) times per week
- Monday and Wednesday
- 5:30pm – 10:30pm
- Approximately 62 weeks
Hospital Clinical
- 200 hours
- Day & Evening slots available
- Scheduled based on availability
EMS Ride Along
- 360 hours
- Monday – Saturday slots
- Scheduled based on availability
TUITION AND FEES
Application Fee: $45.00
Lab & Materials Fee: $606.00 (paid upon acceptance into the Paramedic program)
Tuition: $6750.00 (paid upon acceptance into the Paramedic program)
Payment Plan Options:
- Single Payment
- 6 Payments
Valid forms of payment include:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Florida Prepaid
- VA Benefits
- Private Scholarship
The following estimated fees are paid directly to the vendor (not CSRIPS) prior to class beginning. Prices should be verified with the vendor.
- Books: approx. $606.00 (Book information will be provided after registration closes. Do NOT purchase prior to receiving the email from CSRIPS.)
- FISDAP (skills tracking): $84.00
- American Data Bank (Broward Hospital): $168.00. Includes Broward Hospital, Drug Screening and Level 2 Background Check
Upon successful completion of the program, the following estimated fees are paid directly to the vendor (not CSRIPS) to take the state exam and become licensed.
- Written exam fee (testing center): $125.00
- State licensing fee: $45.00
BECOMING A FLORIDA PARAMEDIC
Deciding to enroll at the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety to pursue your dream of becoming a Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic in the State of Florida is a huge step. It can be an overwhelming journey if not planned out properly. To help you succeed we will provide information on a career path that may work best for you. We offer all the required courses that you will need in order to become a successful candidate for a position as a Firefighter in Florida. Most agencies located in the South East (Broward, Dade & Palm Beach) will require candidates to be Firefighter/Paramedic certified as a minimum however other regions will hire Firefighter/EMT’s or just Firefighters. This means that you will need to complete EMT, Paramedic and Firefighter I&II and become State certified in all three courses. This can be accomplished at CSRIPS. Now you need to decide whether to start with the medical courses, EMT and then Paramedic, or the Fire course, Firefighter I& II. The information we provide can help you determine which will be best for you. Please review each course to assist with making the best decision for you to be successful, remember this process can take up to two (2) years to complete. Good Luck!
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PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY
Acceptance into the CSRIPS Paramedic program is a first come first serve process. Only students that have a fully completed application, including application fee, will proceed in the application process. If your application is not complete in any way, your application will not be reviewed and will not be accepted.
If you are a returning student, please read this carefully. When you apply, please enter your name and email that is currently on record. Once you do that, you will be presented a screen that will direct you to your email for a personalized link to complete your application. Do NOT share this link with anyone. This is your personal information. When you click on the provided link, your application will appear and the information in your student record will be automatically populated. Do NOT create a new student record if you are a current student with us. Duplicate records may cause you to be removed from the program.
The student and family has the option of attending the Open House. It is strongly encouraged as this provides the prospect and family members an opportunity to better understand the commitments that will be required. The Open House is structured and lasts approximately 2 hours.
- Meet the Division Chief of Training
- Speak with current students
- Tour facility
- Determine educational path (with academic calendar)
Students must complete the CSRIPS BLS Healthcare Provider course. Cards from other organizations will not be accepted. If you currently have a BLS Healthcare Provider card from CSRIPS and it expires during the Paramedic class, you have 2 options.
- If the card expires during the first 4 months of class, please register for a CSRIPS BLS Healthcare Provider class prior to your Paramedic class beginning.
- If the card expires after the first 4 months, you will need to register and successfully complete a CSRIPS BLS Healthcare Provider class prior to your card expiring.
In order for your application to be submitted for review, you must complete all of the required information and upload during the application enrollment period. This is a first come first serve process so in order to increase your chances of being accepted, you are strongly encouraged to have all information ready when you begin your application. Below is everything you will need to have on hand for the application. You will need to have a PDF or picture for certain file uploads.
- Social Security Number
- Diploma or Transcript (Picture or PDF)
- Proof of Age; Driver’s License or birth certificate (Picture or PDF)
- EMT License, EMT Certificate of Completion, Current EMT student*
- Medical Insurance Card (Picture or PDF)
- FCDICE Number
- Medical Exam (Picture or PDF)
- Flu Vaccine (if applicable; Picture or PDF)
- VA Information (if applicable; Picture or PDF)
- IEP Information (if applicable; Picture or PDF
- Student Enrollment Agreement (found in your MyCSRIPS student record)
*The registration process is phased for Paramedic. Paramedic will open for registration in the following order;
- EMT License
- EMT Certificate of Completion
- Current EMT student
Students that do not have their EMT License and are accepted into the Paramedic program must successfully obtain their EMT License by the 12th week of class. If the student does not obtain their EMT License, the student will be dismissed from the program.
In order for your application to be submitted for review, you must complete all of the required information, including uploads, and make your application payment during the enrollment period. This is a first come first serve process so in order to increase your chances of being accepted, you are strongly encouraged to have all information ready when you begin your application. Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed and the prospective student will not be considered part of a roster.
This is the application is 4 screens and consists of:
- Application with all required information
- Select the class
- Verify class date
- Pay application fee
Upon completing the application, the student will receive an email from CSRIPS notifying them their application has been received along with any potential issues. This does not indicate the student has been accepted. The student should not expect to hear a final decision until the Notification period as outlined for the term. Please do not call the office inquiring about a submitted application.
Email is the primary means of communication. It is the students responsibility to check email daily. We will not track you down. If the assignments or tasks listed below do not get completed by the assigned date, you will be dismissed from the class.
All applications are submitted electronically and the admissions staff is reviewing and notifying students accordingly. Each term has a notification period. Please do not call the office asking about your application status. You will be notified about your status during the notification period via email.
- Accepted
- Complete instructions on acceptance letter
- Pay the Lab & Materials fee on MyCSRIPS invoice
- Accept Student Enrollment Agreement within MyCSRIPS record
- Pay tuition
- Denied
- Review Application Notes section in MyCSRIPS specific tab
- Reapply during Late Registration
Should a student be accepted into Paramedic, an email notification will be received welcoming the student and providing instructions for the next steps. The student will be provided information for books, drug screening, Day 1 expections, dress code, rides and clinicals.
Some of these items will have due dates. It is extremely important the student review the information and plan their time accordingly. Any item not getting done by the due date will result in the student being dismissed from class.
Have you read all 6 steps above?
Did you complete the New Student Orientation?
Did you complete or at a minimum register for an upcoming BLS Healthcare Provider class?
Do you have all of your files saved in the proper format and ready to upload?
Do you understand how you will be notified of your status?
Do you understand you will be responsible for items after you submit your application and if you are accepted?