Paramedic

Pontotoc Technology Center partners with Kiamichi Technology Center to collaborate together in offering a Paramedic Program via distance learning at the PTC campus. The Paramedic Program requires students to successfully complete the EMT and Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) prerequisites. The A&P course will be taught by distance education originating from the Kiamichi Technology Center.

The following items are required to begin the A & P prerequisite:
-Enrollment form
-Verification of funding
-KeyTrain Assessment (above minimum scores)
-Learning Styles Assessment

Prerequisites:

Must be 18 years of age to be certified
Must take the Key Train and Learning Styles Assessments. (available through the Academic Center)
High school diploma or GED
Must pass the EMT and A&P prerequisites before beginning the Paramedic course

Courses:

EMS Operations for the Paramedic 28 Hours
Paramedic Airway Management, Respiration & Artificial Ventilation 32 Hours
Paramedic Cardiovascular 180 Hours
Paramedic Clinical Preceptorship/Leadership 392 Hours
Paramedic Comprehensive Program Review 21 Hours
Paramedic Medicine 67 Hours
Paramedic Patient Assessment 25 Hours
Paramedic Preparatory/Pharmacology 134 Hours
Paramedic Trauma/Shock 105 Hours
Special Patient Populations for the Paramedic 90 Hours

Cost of Program: Tuition, Fees and Books

Total In-District: $4,900
Total Out of District: $8,018

Gainful Employment

Possible Employment Opportunities:

Ambulance Services
Fire Departments
Hospital Emergency Departments
Clinics
Industrial EMS, including off-shore
Medical flight services

For more information contact Jay Wood at Pontotoc Technology Center, 580-310-2276 or by email.

Credentials/Certifications

Paramedic

Potential Salary

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at:

http://www.onetonline.org/

CIP: 51.0904 O-NET: 29-2041

Pontotoc Tech Student Services team builds partnerships with Ada area businesses & industry to create opportunities for on the job training and student placement. Call the Pontotoc Technology Center Counselor at 580-310-2264 or visit pontotoctech.edu

Pontotoc Technology Center

Pontotoc Technology Center
601 West 33rd Street
Ada Oklahoma 74820
580-310-2200

Pontotoc Technology Center is a public career and technology education center located in Ada, Oklahoma. Pontotoc Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquires regarding the non discrimination policies: Director of Information Systems, or Small Business Coordinator, 580-310-2200.