Emergency Medical Responder

Our aging population, the increased use of medical technologies for diagnosis and treatment, and the resulting demand for healthcare services assure us that Healthcare will continue to be the fastest-growing industry sector.   St. Lucie Public School’s Allied Health programs offer students opportunities for certifications that lead to entry-level jobs in healthcare, as well as articulated credits to continue their educational and career pathway at the college level. Note:   Regarding completion of Anatomy and Physiology (2000350): this course or its substitutions do not meet requirements for an "Equally Rigorous Science" credit.

Campus Locations
Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials

  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Areas of Study

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

  • Provides immediate emergency medical support services
  • Responds to accidents or urgent medical situationsy
Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Operate EKG equipment that measures heart activity
  • Obtain patient medical history and medication use

Students gain real world experience through contact hours in clinical settings at local health science facilities.
These facilities include:

  • St. Lucie County Fire Department
  • Martin Memorial Health Centers
  • Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc.
  • Florida Heart Center
  • Tiffany Hall Nursing Home

HONORS Credit for CTE Level 3 Courses
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Level III (3) courses are designed for students who have demonstrated an advanced level of interest and achievement in their CTE subject area. CTE Level 3 courses are more demanding and have requirements beyond those of standard CTE courses.
The aims of CTE level III courses are to promote:
  • Opportunities for advanced work.
  • Rigorous study of CTE content areas.
  • Practical application of knowledge and skills.
  • Transfer of knowledge and skills to work-based situations.
  • College and Career credit and readiness.
Earn College Credit
Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Labor Market Information

This program supports students' college and career readiness. Students are college and career ready when they have the knowledge, skills, and academic preparation needed to enroll and succeed in college credit-bearing courses within an associate or bachelor degree program without the need for remediation. Students need these same attributes and levels of achievement to enter and succeed in post-secondary workforce education or to enter a career path offering a living wage and future advancement.

Programs