Description:
This one-year program is intended to prepare students for work with a basic or advanced life support ambulance service. They will also be prepared to provide basic emergency care in other settings. The student who successfully completes the course will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) exam at the EMT level (must be at least 18 years of age to sit for the exam) and obtain licensure in the state of Oklahoma.
Hours:
Morning session - 8:10 - 11:10 a.m.
Afternoon session - 12:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Career Major Name: Emergency Medical Technician
Clock Hours/Weeks of Instruction: 496/19
Normal Completion Time: 19 weeks for full-time status
College Credit:
Prior Learning Assessment
Required Courses:
Career Opportunities:
For more information on occupations go to http://www.onetonline.org
Application Process:
High school students see home school counselor
Adults contact Mid-America counselor 405-449-3391
Average Salary:
$24,200-$36,000
Accreditation:
OSBCTE (Oklahoma State Board of Career & Technology Education)
Oklahoma State Department of Health – EMS Division
Certifications:
ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate
ODCTE Competency Certification
CPR – Basic Life Support (BLS)
EMT - NREMT (National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians)
**CTSO: HOSA
**Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
