Health Sciences Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Appointments can be made through your BC Navigate account. You may also refer to the BC Academic Advising webpage for more information.

No, information sessions are not mandatory, but they are recommended. There is no cost to attend an information session at BC. It is recommended that you register for the information sessions to learn more about our health science programs.

Upcoming information sessions can also be found on our program webpages.

Refer to the Health Science Admissions webpage for more information on how to apply to a health science program.

Refer to the Health Science Admissions webpage for more information regarding your application status.

Refer to the Program Admission Selection Process section in the Health Science Admissions webpage.

Health Science limited access program admission selection decisions are administered solely by the Health Science Admissions team. Decisions are communicated to program applicants within 30 business days (excluding weekends, federal holidays, and other college closure days) after the program application period closes.

If an applicant who is not accepted into a limited access program, or is accepted into a health science program but declines their seat, wishes to be considered for the next available program, they must apply to the next available program like any other applicant and begin the admissions process again. Previously being selected for admission to a program does not guarantee the applicant will be selected for the next available, and does not grant the applicant any preference over other applicants. This applicant will be subject to the program's point system used for evaluation.

BC limited access health science programs do NOT allow transfer credits for core courses. Core courses are program-specific courses, such as those earned from Nursing program courses. All BC limited access health science program core courses must be taken at BC, only. However, general education credits, such as those earned from Math or Humanities courses, may be transferable, depending on the transfer institution. Refer to the BC Transfer Equivalency Service (TES) or contact an academic advisor for more information regarding course transferability.

Students who prove Florida residency pay significantly less tuition as an in-state student. All new and returning students who apply/reapply to Broward College must prove Florida residency to qualify for the in-state rate. Even students who previously proved Florida residency in prior BC terms must prove Florida residency again upon readmission.

Students are encouraged to review the Florida Residency & Immigration webpage and other financial aid options.

Refer to our health science programs' admissions criteria for more information.

Limited access health science program application periods can be found on our health science programs' admissions criteria webpage.

No, program applications for limited access programs must be submitted during open application periods, only. 

Open enrollment programs applications can be submitted at any time. Refer to our health science programs' admissions criteria for more information.

• The course's final passing grade must be posted officially on your BC transcript on or before the last day of the BC program's application period. 
  
  

Course prerequisites (courses outside of Broward College)
If you are completing the last course prerequisite(s) outside of BC that is required for admission in a health science program and you wish to apply to the program, the following condition must be met:

• The course's final passing grade must be posted officially on your college/university transcript on or before the last day of the BC program's application period. 
• The official transcript from the college/university that reflects the course's final grade must be on file on or before the last day of the BC program's application period.
• The course must be transferable to BC and must be equivalent to BC's program prerequisites courses.
• The applicant must show proof of enrollment in the course by attaching an unofficial transcript in the BC health science program application or providing the unofficial transcript to a BC Health Science Admissions Officer.
  
  

Other prerequisites (testing, licenses, certifications, or prior work experience)
These requirements must be completed and on file on or before the end of a program's application period.

No, all pre-requisites listed under the application criteria must be complete prior to the application deadline to be considered for the program.

Yes, you can apply. However, be mindful that you will not receive points for courses that are not complete prior to the application period closing. It is recommended, but not required, to complete as many courses as possible prior to admission since these programs admit strictly based on a point system.

All courses taken as part of a health science limited access program's prerequisites must be completed with a 'C' or higher with grades officially posted on the student's record on or prior to a health science limited access program's application period deadline. Requirements completed after a health science limited access program's application period deadline will not be accepted and will not be used to award application points. 

No. HESI Scores must meet the minimum requirement to be considered.

For Nursing, all 5 sections (Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Math and A&P) must be 80% or higher.

For Dental Assisting, Math must be 50% or higher and Reading must be 75% or higher.

Except for Nursing and EMT/Paramedic, most programs are offered on one specific campus.

North Campus Programs: Vision Care, Respiratory Care, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Physical Therapist Assisting

Central Campus Programs: Radiography

North, Central, and South Campus: Nursing

North and Central: EMT and Paramedic (first two semesters of Paramedic are on North, last two semesters are on Central)

If you have been accepted to the program, all programmatic questions should be directed toward the program office.

Paperwork should not be completed by any health science limited access program applicant until the BC Health Science Admissions department officially offers the applicant a seat in the applied program.

Accepted limited access health science applicants are required to complete the following:

• Background check
• Drug screening
• Medical History & Physical Examination form (see forms below)
• VECHS Applicant Waiver Agreement and Statement form

The Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), which is an admissions pre-requisite of both the Broward College EMT and Paramedic programs, can be obtained via one of the following ways:

• Take the BLS course at Broward College
  Course code: CAE0062
  Course length: 1-day course, 4-5 hours.
  Course cost: $100 (not including textbook price)
  Book: Students can obtain the BC BLS book at one of our campus bookstores. 
  
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• Take the BLS course directly via American Heart Association
  

Sample BLS from AHA certificate

Regarding Broward College health science limited-access programs and their admissions criteria, BC only accepts Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA). No other certification type or issuing company will be accepted as a pre-requisite for BC health science programs.

The EMT and Paramedic programs both require applicants to possess an active Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) prior to applying to either program.

All other limited-access health science programs will require the BLS from AHA after the student has been accepted into the program.

The Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) is valid for 2 years. The BLS certificate must be active for program admissions purposes. The student is responsible for recertifying.

EMT and Paramedic applicants: If your BLS from AHA expires before the applicable EMT or Paramedic program starts, the applicant must recertify. This may be done via one of the following methods:

• Take the BLS course at Broward College
  Course code: CAE0062
  Course length: 1-day course, 4-5 hours.
  Course cost: $100 (not including textbook price)
  Book: Students can obtain the BC BLS book at one of our campus bookstores. 
  
  OR
  
  
• Take the BLS course directly via American Heart Association

No. The Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) is an out-of-pocket expense and is not covered by financial aid.

Broward College BLS courses do not accept late entries. If you are late to your pre-scheduled BC BLS course, you will not be allowed entry in the course and you will not receive a refund.

Students must make testing appointments via one of the BC Testing Centers.

Yes. Review the BC testing fees (program admissions tests).

Yes, the HESI test is available both remotely and on campus.

The Nursing RN, Nursing LPN-RN and Dental Assisting ATD programs require the HESI test as a pre-requisite for admission.

• Nursing HESI minimum scores needed: 80% or higher on each individual section (Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Math, Anatomy & Physiology)
  
  
• Dental Assisting ATD HESI minimum scores needed: 50% or higher on Math and 75% or higher on Reading 

HESI test scores are valid for 2 years.

No, students can choose which HESI section(s) to retake. Students are subject to retesting fees.

Yes. Review the HESI testing preparation section.

Yes. Students can take the HESI elsewhere and must transfer their official HESI test scores to BC for program eligibility. However, students should ensure that the sections taken are those that are required for BC programs.

Yes, students can apply without having a degree. All required general education courses must be complete, with a grade of C or higher, prior to applying.

The Dental Assisting program is offered on our Central Campus in Davie.

On average, the Dental Assisting program receives approximately 100 applications per year.

The Dental Assisting program accepts approximately 36 students per year.

The total cost of the Dental Assisting program is approximately $9,000 (in state student). This includes tuition, books, lab fees, etc.

The Dental Assisting program is 12 months (or three semesters) in length.

The programs in Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and have been granted the accreditation statuses of Approval Without Reporting Requirements.

• The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. 

The attrition rate for the 2018-2019 Dental Assisting cohort was 0%.

The DANB Certification Pass Rate for the 2018-2019 academic year was 100%.

Attending and graduating Broward College’s Dental Assisting Program gives the dental assistant several different career pathways:

• Private Dental Offices
• Public Health
• Armed Forces
• Hospital Dental Clinics

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC Dental programs webpage.

Yes, students can apply without having a degree. All required general education courses must be complete, with a grade of C or higher, prior to applying.

Yes. The student can request a waiver for consideration to replace CHM1032 IF they have taken both General Chemistry AND Biochemistry and received a C or better in both courses.

• The grade in Biochemistry will be used when awarding points.

Yes. Students may also request a waiver for consideration to replace PSY2012 and SYG2000 with another Psychology or Sociology course, respectively.

Yes. Applicants must have graduated within the last three years from a Dental Assisting Program within the state of Florida that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and listed in the Florida Department of Education database of Dental Assisting Programs.

• Dental Hygiene applicants should review the official DANB Dental Assisting Programs list. 

Yes. Applicants must successfully pass all three parts of the DANB national examination and possess current certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).

The Dental Hygiene program is offered on our Central Campus in Davie.

The Dental Hygiene program receives approximately 40 applications per year.

The Dental Hygiene program accepts 15 to 20 students per year.

The total cost of the Dental Hygiene program is approximately $18,000 (in-state). This includes tuition, books, lab fees, etc.

The Dental Hygiene program is 12 months (or three semesters) in length.

The programs in Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and have been granted the accreditation statuses of Approval Without Reporting Requirements.

• The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. 

The average attrition rate for the 2018-2019 Dental Hygiene cohort was 0%.

The NBDHE Certification Pass Rate for the 2018-2019 academic year was 100%.

Our Dental Hygiene program will give you the opportunity to succeed in the pathway of your choice, and in the following employment opportunities:

• Solo or group practices
• Specialty practices
• Public health dentistry
• Hospital dental clinics
• Insurance companies
• Sales representatives for dental products
• Teaching in dental assisting, dental hygiene, or dental schools

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC Dental programs webpage.

Yes, students can apply without having a degree.

• ENC1101, BSC2085, BSC2085L, and Gen Ed. Math must be completed, with a grade of C or higher, prior to applying.

No. If RTE 1000 is taken at another institution, the credits will not be used in the point system, but the student can still apply to the program.

Yes. A higher-level college math can be used.

The RADIOGRAPHY program is offered on our Central Campus in Davie.

On average, the RADIOGRAPHY program receives about 100 applications per year.

The program accepts between 30 and 36 students per year.

The total cost of the RADIOGRAPHY program is approximately $14,000. This includes tuition, books, lab fees, etc.

The RADIOGRAPHY program is 24 months (or six semesters) in length.

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). To read the full SACSCOC Accreditation statement, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.

The Broward College Radiography program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology (JRCERT). 

The average attrition rate, over the last 5 years, is 24%.

The average Credentialing Examination Pass Rate of the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) examination, on their first attempt within 6 months of graduation, is 95%.

Hospitals, imaging centers, research laboratories, governmental facilities, and private physician offices.

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC Radiography webpage.

Yes, students can apply without having a degree. All general education courses must be complete prior to the application deadline.

No, MAC1105 or MAC1105c are the only math courses accepted for the DMS program, per accreditation standards.

The DMS program is offered on our North Campus in Coconut Creek.

On average, the DMS program receives about 100 applications per year.

The program accepts between 15 and 20 students per year.

The total cost of the DMS program is approximately $14,000. This includes tuition, books, lab fees, etc.

The DMS program is 24 months (or six semesters) in length.

A typical semester involves two full days of class and three eight-hour clinic days. This is a full-time program that requires approximately 34 hours per week of your time (not evening or weekends).

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). To read the full SACSCOC Accreditation statement, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.

The DMS program at Broward College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

2021 outcome: 0%

In 2019, the success rate was: Abdomen 91%, OBGYN 100%, and Cardiac 100%

Hospitals, outpatient clinics, public health facilities, private physician offices, etc.

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) webpage.

Yes, students can apply without having a degree. All general education courses must be complete prior to the application deadline.

It is recommended that students complete as many general education courses, if not all general education courses, to obtain as many points as possible by the close of the application period.

The AS IN RADIATION THERAPY program is offered on our North Campus in Coconut Creek.

On average, the AS IN RADIATION THERAPY program receives about 100 applications per year.

The program accepts 30 students per year.

The total cost of the AS IN RADIATION THERAPY program is approximately $10,000 (in-state) and $30,000 for out-of-state. This includes tuition, books, lab fees, etc.

The AS IN RADIATION THERAPY program is 24 months (or six semesters) in length.

The program is only offered during the day.

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). To read the full SACSCOC Accreditation statement, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.

The Radiation Therapy program at Broward College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology (JRCERT)

In 2019, the success rate was: 77%

Hospitals, outpatient clinics, public health facilities, private physicians offices, etc.

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC Radiation Therapy webpage.

Courses must be complete, and grades posted, prior to the close of the application period in order to receive points. Courses must have a grade of “C” or higher.

The program is only full-time.

Completing all general education course does not guarantee a seat in the program.

All general education courses (courses that do not begin with a RAT prefix) may be taken at any Broward College campus or online if available.

No. Mammography ATC program applicants must have earned an A.A/A.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to applying to the program.

The program's theory courses are taught fully online. However, clinical education is conducted in healthcare settings.

The total approximate cost of the Mammography for Florida residents (in-state), including tuition, special course fees, books, uniforms, and other fees (e.g., insurance, background checks, drug screening, health physical) is $1,400​​. For out-of-state applicants, the approximate cost of the program is $4,000.

The Mammography program is 4 months (one semester) in length.

The program's theory courses are fully online. However, the program's clinical rotations, which are held in healthcare settings, are typically held during the day; few are in the evening, and students may be required to attend clinical rotations on Saturday.

Students must attend clinical rotations twice a week, eight hours a day.

The Mammography Program is competency-based and using as a guideline the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Mammography Curriculum Guide and the AART Mammography Didactic and Clinical Competency requirements.

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the Mammography admissions criteria.

You do not need a degree to apply to the program.

The NUCLEAR MEDICINE program is offered on our North Campus in Coconut Creek.

On average, the NUCLEAR MEDICINE program receives about approximately 35 applications per year.

Approximately up to 25 students are accepted per year.

The total cost of the NUCLEAR MEDICINE program is approximately $14,000. This includes tuition, books, lab fees, etc.

The NUCLEAR MEDICINE program is 22 months in length.

The program is only offered during the day.

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). To read the full SACSCOC Accreditation statement, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.

The Nuclear Medicine Program offered by Broward College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee for Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). 

In 2019, the success rate was 83%.

Hospitals, outpatient clinics, public health facilities, private physician offices, etc.

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC Nuclear Medicine webpage.

The program is only full-time.

Students may apply to the program while enrolled in general education courses. This does not guarantee a seat in the program. It is recommended that students complete as many general education courses as possible, if not all general education courses, by the close of the application period.

Completing all general education course does not guarantee a seat in the program.

All general education courses (courses that do not begin with a NMT prefix) may be taken at any Broward College campus or online if available.

The Nuclear Medicine Program is a full-time day program. It cannot be taken part-time. The hours vary between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. A typical semester involves three days of clinical attendance and two days of classes and labs. There is no scheduled weekend or night courses or clinical rotations. All lecture and laboratory courses are taught on the North Campus in Coconut Creek in building 41.

Yes, students can apply without having a degree.

Yes, any college level math course can be used.

The PTA program is offered on our North Campus in Coconut Creek.

On average, the PTA program receives about 200 applications per year.

The program accepts 36 students per year.

The total cost of the PTA program is approximately $14,000. This includes tuition, books, lab fees, etc.

The PTA program is 5 semesters in length. The program begins in May each year. Students attend classes in the Summer term, Fall term, Spring term, then have the next summer off and return in Fall, and finish out in Spring.

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). To read the full SACSCOC Accreditation statement, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.

The PTA Program at BC  is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email:  accreditation@apta.org.

The attrition rate is approximately 8%.

In 2020, the exam pass rate was 91.9%.

Hospitals, outpatient clinics, public health facilities, private physician offices, etc.

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) webpage.

You do not need a degree to apply to the program.

The RESPIRATORY CARE program is offered on North Campus in Coconut Creek.

On average, the RESPIRATORY CARE program receives about approximately 40 applications per year.

Approximately up to 30 students are accepted per year.

The total cost of the RESPIRATORY CARE program is approximately $12,000. This includes tuition, books, lab fees, etc.

The RESPIRATORY CARE program is 24 months in length.

The program is only offered during the day.

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). To read the full SACSCOC Accreditation statement, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.

The Respiratory Care Program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC)

Upon completion of your degree, you qualify as a candidate for the National Board of Respiratory Care Credentialing Exams. There are two exams:

• Therapist Multiple Choice Exam
  • Low score – retake the exam.
  • Low cut score – earns the CRT credential. 
  • Meeting or exceeding the high cut score – earns the status of RRT eligible. 
• Clinical Simulation Exam

Once you are RRT eligible, you qualify to take the Clinical Simulation exam. Upon successful completion, you become a Registered Respiratory Therapist. 

Hospitals, outpatient clinics, public health facilities, private physicians offices, etc.

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC Respiratory Care webpage.

The program is only full-time.

STA2023 is no longer accepted for the program.

General education courses are required to be completed with a “C” or higher before applying to the program.

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the following six (6) general education courses: BSC2085, BSC2085L, CHM1032, ENC1101, MAC1105, RET1024

Completing all general education course does not guarantee a seat in the program.

All general education courses (courses that do not begin with an RET prefix, except for RET1024) may be taken at any Broward College campus or online if available. RET1024 must be taken before applying to the program; it is only offered on North Campus in Coconut Creek.

You must complete RET1024 with a “C” or higher to apply to the program.

FIRST YEAR OF PROGRAM

First Semester: Respiratory classes are from approximately 9AM to 3PM on Tuesday and Thursday.   Lab sessions (RET1026L) are limited to ten students so the time schedule will depend on the lab session that you choose.

Second Semester: Respiratory classes take place on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Times on Thursday are approximate depending on the lab session that you choose. ​

Clinical rotations at the hospital begin the second semester of the program on Wednesday and Fridays. The times are on Wednesday and Friday from 6:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. Afternoon clinicals are from 2:45 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. when available.

Third Semester (Six weeks): Respiratory class meets on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The clinical rotations at the hospital are on Wednesday and Friday from 6:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. and from 2:45pm until 11:15pm.  

SECOND YEAR OF PROGRAM

First Semester:  Respiratory classes meet on Monday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.   The clinical rotations are on Wednesday and Friday from 6:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.

Second Semester:  Respiratory classes meet on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.  The clinical rotations at the hospital are on Wednesday and Friday from 6:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. 

In 2019, the success rate was 100%.

You do not need a degree to apply to the program.

The VISION CARE program is offered on our North Campus in Coconut Creek.

On average, the VISION CARE program receives about approximately 30 applications per year.

Approximately up to 25 students are accepted per year.

The total cost of the VISION CARE program is approximately $12,000. This includes tuition, books, lab fees, etc.

The VISION CARE program is 24 months in length.

The program is only offered during the day.

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). To read the full SACSCOC Accreditation statement, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.

The VISION CARE program offered by Broward College is accredited by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA).

In 2020, the success rate was 100%.

Broward College’s Vision Care Program offers an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree that provides you with the training needed to assist in the ocular health of patients. This program simultaneously prepares you to work with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and eye care corporations as an optician.

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC Vision Care webpage.

The program is only full-time.

Completion of all general education courses is not required to be considered for admission into the program. However you must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 or higher to apply.

Completing all general education course does not guarantee a seat in the program.

All general education courses (courses that do not begin with an OPT prefix) may be taken at any Broward College campus or online, if available.

The VISION CARE Program is a full-time day program. It cannot be taken part-time. There is no scheduled weekend or night courses or clinical rotations. All lecture and laboratory courses are taught on the North Campus in Coconut Creek in building 41.

You must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.

You do not need a degree to apply to the program.

The HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY program is offered fully online. There are no on-campus class meetings.

On average, the HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY program receives about approximately 50 applications per year.

Approximately up to 36-40 students are accepted per year.

The total cost of the HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY program is approximately $10,000. This includes tuition, books, lab fees, etc.

The HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY program is 24 months in length.

The program is only offered fully online.

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). To read the full SACSCOC Accreditation statement, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.

The BC Health Information Management program is accredited the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). 

The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology program prepares the student for employment in the health information management field, and students are eligible to sit for the national certifying examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The program will also provide the student the eligibility to sit for the AAPC or AHIMA coding credentialing examinations.

Hospitals, outpatient clinics, public health facilities, private Physicians offices, etc. Responsibilities include coding of diagnoses and procedures, as well as processing, storage, and retrieval of health information in ether paper or electronic health records. Areas covered in the course work include, but are not limited to, confidentiality of protected health information, health information and electronic health records systems, legal aspects, statistical reporting, reimbursement methodology, healthcare Informatics, performance improvement, and supervision of daily department activities comprise other functions taught in the program.

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC Health Information Technology (HIT) webpage.

The program is only full-time.

Completion of all general education courses is not required to be considered for admission into the program. However, you must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 or higher to apply.

Completing all general education course does not guarantee a seat in the program.

All general education courses (courses that do not begin with an HIM prefix) may be taken at any Broward College campus or online if available.

The Health Information Technology program's core courses offered by Broward College are fully online except for the two required Professional Practice Experience Courses (HIM1800 and HIM2810).

You must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Yes, students can apply to the EMT program without having a degree.

No. Applicants are required to have official high school transcripts reflecting proof of high school graduation in our system prior to applying for the EMT program.

Currently, EMT applicants must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) for the health care provider license from the American Heart Association (AHA). No other certification type or issuing company will be accepted as a pre-requisite for BC health science programs.

The EMT program is offered at both the North Campus in Coconut Creek and Central Campus in Davie.

The EMT program receives approximately 200 applications per semester.

On average, the EMT program accepts 96 to 120 students per semester.

The total approximate cost of the EMT Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) for Florida residents (in-state), including tuition, special course fees, books, uniforms, and other fees (e.g., insurance, background checks, drug screening, health physical) is $2000​​. For out-of-state applicants, the estimated total cost is approximately $5,000.

The EMT program is 4 months (one semester) in length.

In general, lecture classes are 2 days a week, plus labs and clinicals. Day classes are roughly 9am to 3pm, and evening classes are approximately 4pm to 10pm. This varies based on the semester and is determined by the EMS program office.

The Broward College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic Technical Certificate, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) AS Programs are accredited by the Commission on 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).

• To contact CAAHEP:
  Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Fl. 33756 | 727-210-2350

• To contact CoAEMSP:
  Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
  8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, Texas 75088 | 214-703-8445

Our EMS graduates are heavily recruited for positions throughout Florida and they find career opportunities in a variety of areas, such as:

• Fire departments
• Industrial settings
• Primary care clinics
• Fire-rescue agencies
• Private ambulance companies
• Aero-medical transport agencies
• Public safety/police departments
• Hospital emergency/trauma departments

You have a few options: Attend an information session or contact review the BC EMS programs webpage.

Broward College does not have a fire academy, nor is it affiliated to any firefighter program. Those interested in becoming firefighters are recommended to review the state requirements for becoming a Florida Certified Firefighter.

BC also recommends for prospective firefighters to review this list of state-approved and certified firefighter training centers.

Yes, students can apply without having a degree.

Yes. It does not matter where you completed your EMT program, as long as it is accredited, and upon completing it:

• You are presented with a certificate of completion
• You are eligible to sit for the NR-EMT exam

If is has been less than 2 years since you have graduated from your EMT program, or you have an active NR-EMT license, then yes. If you do not have an active NR-EMT license or have let it lapse, then possibly not.

• Review NR-EMT website for more information.

Currently, Paramedic applicants must:

• Successfully pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NR-EMT) exam and possess the certificate of completion.
  
  
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) for the health care provider license from the American Heart Association (AHA) only. No other certification type or issuing company will be accepted as a pre-requisite for BC health science programs.

The first two semesters of the Paramedic program are held on North Campus in Coconut Creek, and the last two semesters are on Central Campus in Davie.

On average, the Paramedic program receives 120 applications per semester.

The Paramedic program accepts 60 to 96 students per semester.

Paramedic Technical Certificate for Florida residents (in-state) including tuition, special course fees, books, uniforms, and other fees (e.g., insurance, background checks, drug screening, health physical) is approximately $7000. For out-of-state applicants, the estimated total cost is approximately $16,000.

The Paramedic program is approximately 16 months (or four semesters) in length.

In general, lecture classes are 3 days a week, plus labs and clinicals. Day classes are roughly 9am to 3pm, and evening classes are approximately 4pm to 10pm. This varies based on the semester and is determined by the EMS program office.

The Broward College Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic Technical Certificate, and AS Programs are accredited by the Commission on 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).

• To contact CAAHEP:
  Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Fl. 33756 | 727-210-2350

• To contact CoAEMSP:
  Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
  8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, Texas 75088 | 214-703-8445

Our graduates are heavily recruited for positions throughout Florida and they find career opportunities in a variety of areas, such as:

• Fire departments
• Industrial settings
• Primary care clinics
• Fire-rescue agencies
• Private ambulance companies
• Aero-medical transport agencies
• Public safety/police departments
• Hospital emergency/trauma departments

You have a few options: Attend an information session or review the BC EMS programs webpage.

Review the Nursing ASN program FAQ page.