Paramedicine Certificate
Paramedics are first-response medical professionals who can intervene in emergency situations and provide pharmacological solutions. They operate like EMTs, but paramedics can conduct a broader range of intervention measures. Paramedics must be able to quickly assess a situation and provide care with minimal risk to patients. The Paramedicine Certicate Program gives students the complex knowledge and skills necessary to become paramedics in less time than the A.A.S. in Paramedicine Degree Program. The required courses utilize clinics and field internships to train students to perform advanced medical interventions, assess traumatic injuries and work within the larger system. The Paramedicine Program has a selective admissions process that requires students to have satisfied all requirements for the Certificate of Specialization in EMT prior to entering the program. This program requires a separate application; for application materials and deadlines, visit the program website. Graduates will be qualified to take the paramedic certification exam through the National Registry of EMTs and to apply for licensing through the Missouri Department of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
The Paramedicine Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The program is also accredited by the Missouri Department of the Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Program At a Glance
For those who want to:
Help people in need of urgent medical attention
Handle the stress of crisis situations
See immediate results from their work
Quickly develop marketable skills
Program Snapshot
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Credits: Not Available
Average Salary: Not Available
Possible Careers
Ambulance EMT or paramedic
Firefighter
Search and rescue medic
EMS instructor
Entertainment medic
*Costs are estimates and are subject to change. Please visit the tuition and fees details page for precise details or call 417-447-7500. Degree time/credits vary with students' enrollment and course completion. Graduation retention varies by case. For program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates visit Student Outcomes/Student Right-to-Know. Salary information is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.
Degree Requirements
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credit hours
Program Required Courses
For the full program requirements, see curriculum. For the full list of courses, see the catalog.
Admissions
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
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