Paramedic

Pontotoc Technology Center partners with Kiamichi Technology Center to offer 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

Class begins in January.

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 (408 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)
• Anatomy and Physiology (120 Hours)

Cost of Program: Tuition, Fees and Books

Total In-District: $5,358
Total Out of District: $8,686

Possible Employment Opportunities

• Ambulance Service
• Fire Departments
• Hospital Emergency Departments
• Clinics
• Industrial EMS, Including Off-Shore
• Medical Flight Services

For more information contact Jenny Cypert or Brad Bentley at Pontotoc Technology Center, 580-310-2248.

Credentials/Certifications

• National Registry EMT Paramedic Level
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Oklahoma State Paramedic License

Potential Salary

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

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

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