The Paramedic program prepares students to perform a comprehensive patient assessment and advanced emergency procedures in the pre-hospital setting. Students are trained in academic theory and a variety of technical skills to aid in the process of autonomous decision making.
Who can enroll: Adult students must have EMT Credential and a high school diploma or GED.
Certifications/Credentials: Students in the Paramedic program are eligible to earn WorkKeys Certifications through the Career Center. Certifications are also available from the Oklahoma Department of Labor.
Accreditations: NWTC is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Oklahoma Department of Health and the Oklahoma Department of Labor.
The Kiamichi Tech Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Career Opportunities: Ambulance Services, Fire Services, 911 Dispatch, Air Medical Services, Hospitals, Physicians’ Offices/Clinics, Industry/Off-shore
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Living:
Available to view on the Financial Aid & Tuition page
Pre-Requisite: Students must have WorkKeys Scores of 5 or higher prior to class start date.
Financial Assistance is available to adult students who qualify. Prices listed above are per year. The Paramedic program duration is 16 months.
For Admission Questions or to schedule a visit: Call NWTC at 580.327.0344 in Alva or 580.227.3708 in Fairview.
Northwest Technology Center Contact: Melissa Powell, BSN, RN, BIS Health Coordinator, mpowell@nwtech.edu
Kiamichi Paramedic Director: Lisa Dyer, Kiamichi Technology Center
Handbooks and Guides: For a copy of the handbook and clinical guide for the Paramedic program, visit the https://nwtech.edu/student-services/student-policies-handbooks-consumer-info/ page of the NWTC website.
Standard Occupational Classification Code (SOC Code): 29-2043.00 Paramedics
CIP Code: 51.0904 -Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
For Gainful Employment information – Information about Gainful Employment including related occupations, program costs and length, on-time completion/graduation rates, job placement rates, and median loan debt is available at http://www.nwtech.edu/gainful-employment/.