In this Career Option, students complete the Health Careers Core Curriculum, Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR. Additionally, they learn how to treat and assess patients in emergency medical and trauma situations, including how to treat patients in shock and those who are unconscious. The major is designed for firefighters, law enforcement personnel, industry and first response providers and it prepares students for testing and registration through the Oklahoma State Department of Health or NREMT as an EMR.
Financial Aid Eligible: No
Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Living:
Available to view on the Financial Aid & Tuition page
Salary Range: $30,380
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
- A positive attitude
- A general interest in health careers
- Good communication skills
- The ability to relate to people in a caring, empathetic manner
- Good eye-hand coordination
- Good physical and mental health
- Dependability
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personality types
Career Opportunities May Include: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT, B), Emergency Medical Technician/ Driver (EMT/DRIVER), EMT Intermediate (Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate), Paramedic (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic), EMT/Dispatcher (Emergency Medical Technician/Dispatcher), First Responder, Flight Paramedic, Multi Care Technician (Multi Care Tech)
Certifications/Credentials: ODCTE Emergency Medical Responder, NREMR Emergency Medical Responder
Accreditations: NWTC is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Cluster: Health Science
CIP Code: 51.0810 Emergency Care Attendant
SOC Code: 53-3011.00 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants
Alva Instructor: Brooke Meyer