Paramedicine

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Become a lifesaver as a Paramedic! Paramedics are the first to respond when someone needs emergency care. They perform the same work as EMTs, but can provide a broader range of treatment. Paramedics must think fast and help patients safely. In our program, you learn the skills needed to save lives. Gain hands-on practice in clinics and through field internships. Here, you will learn how to treat injuries, perform advanced care and work with emergency teams. After you graduate, you will be ready to take the paramedic certification exam and apply for a license in Missouri. 

This program has a selective admission requirements. Before entering the program you must meet all requirements for the EMT certificate. Visit the program website for details. 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 Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Josh Freeman
Paramedicine Program Director
417-447-8951

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Accreditation

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The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, caahep.org, upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The program is also accredited by the Missouri Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more information on OTC accreditation.

Mission Statement

To prepare competent entry-level paramedics and support them with high-quality continuing education and career advancement opportunities.

Program Outcomes

NREMT Paramedic Pass Rate 

  • 2019:  100%
  • 2020:  100%
  • 2021:  100%
  • 2022:  100%
  • 2023:   Pending…

Paramedic Program Retention 

  • 2019:  86%
  • 2020:  71%
  • 2021:  89.5%
  • 2022:  47%
  • 2023:  70%

Paramedic Positive Job Placement

  • 2019:  100%
  • 2020:  100%
  • 2021:  100%
  • 2022:  100%
  • 2023:   Pending…

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General Admissions to Ozarks Tech

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.

Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.

At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.

We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.

COSTS & OPTIONS

CREDENTIAL TYPE
PROGRAM
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO:
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
COST*

Associate of Applied Science

Paramedicine

  • Become a certified paramedic after working as an EMT
  • Gain experience and training to take the paramedic certification exam and become a paramedic
  • Supplement your technical training with cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills gained in general education courses

64 credit hours
4 semesters

$15,450.00*
to
$19,242.00*

Certificate of Achievement

Paramedicine

  • Become a certified paramedic after working as an EMT
  • Gain experience and training to take the paramedic certification exam and become a paramedic

55 credit hours
3 semesters

$11,599.00*
to
$14,647.00*

Certificate of Specialization

Paramedicine - Community Paramedic

  • Become a certified community paramedic after working in paramedicine
  • Work with public health organizations and primary caregivers to serve patients in isolated areas

17 credit hours
1 semester

Not available

Certificate of Specialization

Paramedicine - Critical Care Transport

  • Gain additional skills to specialize as a critical care transport paramedic after working in paramedicine
  • Provide ICU level care while transporting critically ill patients
  • Specialize your current paramedicine skills

15 credit hours
1 semester

Not available

Certificate of Specialization

Paramedicine - Emergency Medical Technician

  • Complete prerequisite courses to apply for the A.A.S in paramedicine
  • Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified and work as an EMT

18 credit hours
1 semester

Not available

Short-Term Training

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Clicking on the options below will provide overview information, course sequences (when applicable), and specific course descriptions. To see a full catalog of all the offerings at OTC, visit catalog.otc.edu.

Paramedicine (A.A.S.)

A.A.S Degree: 64 Hours

The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system.

This is a selective admission program that requires a valid EMT license.

An application packet is available online or by contacting the EMS department at paramedic@otc.edu.  Please see faculty members for further advisement.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, (573) 751-6356  https://health.mo.gov/safety/ems/

This program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP), 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, (214) 703-8445  https://coaemsp.org/

This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP), 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775   727.210.2350  https://www.caahep.org/

The Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the "CORE 42."  CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements.

Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicates courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm.

Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

Paramedicine Certificate

Certificate: 52 Hours

The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system.

This is a selective admission program that requires a valid EMT license.

An application packet is available online or by contacting the EMS department at paramedic@otc.edu.  Please see faculty members for further advisement.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services , PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, (573) 751-6356  https://health.mo.gov/safety/ems/

This program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP), 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, (214) 703-8445  https://coaemsp.org/

This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP), 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775   727.210.2350  https://www.caahep.org/

Paramedicine - Community Paramedic Certificate of Specialization

Certificate of Specialization: 15 Hours

This program is designed to educate the student in aspects of community based care required to qualify the student to write the CP-C certification examination offered by the International Board of Specialty Certification. The certificate of specialization consists of two components: classroom and clinical experiences. Incorporated in these areas are the pre-hospital environment, community and personal needs assessment, chronic disease monitoring and interventions, utilization and coordination of community health and social services.

Applicants to this program must be a currently licensed paramedic. 

Certificate of Specialization: 15 Hours

This program is designed to educate the student in aspects of community based care required to qualify the student to write the CP-C certification examination offered by the International Board of Specialty Certification. The certificate of specialization consists of two components: classroom and clinical experiences. Incorporated in these areas are the pre-hospital environment, community and personal needs assessment, chronic disease monitoring and interventions, utilization and coordination of community health and social services.

Applicants to this program must be a currently licensed paramedic. 

Paramedicine - Critical Care Transport Certificate of Specialization

Certificate of Specialization - 15 Hours

The Critical Care Transport program is designed to prepare students to provide (ICU)-level care during transport of various types of critically ill patients. A broad base of emergency and critical care physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and treatments will be covered as well as advanced skills that would be above and beyond the normal scope of a paramedic. Fundamentals of flight transport, CAMTS requirements, and flight physiology will also be covered. It is expected that students who successfully complete this course will test for and obtain certification as a critical care paramedic or flight paramedic. The certification will come from a national or international certifying body.

Paramedicine - Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Specialization

Certificate of Specialization: 18 Hours

This program is designed to prepare students for the paramedic program. The program prepares students to test for national EMT certification and state EMT licensure. This program includes all pre-requisites required for the paramedic program.

This program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP), 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, (214) 703-8445.

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*Notices and Disclaimers

*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.

**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.