Paramedic
Paramedic
You will learn to:
- Providing direct patient care in a variety of medical emergency situations.
- Using a variety of equipment in out-of-hospital patient care situations.
- Working as a member of an emergency response team.
Description
The Paramedic Program at Great Plains Technology Center prepares students to become advanced providers of emergency medical care. Building on their foundational training as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), students develop a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology, cardiology, pharmacology, and medical procedures. The curriculum emphasizes advanced skills such as patient assessment, medication administration, intravenous therapy, advanced airway management, and the resuscitation and stabilization of patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies, including heart attacks and traumatic injuries. The course introduces students to the professional roles and responsibilities of a paramedic, including legal and ethical considerations in emergency medical services. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on simulation, students will master core concepts in pathophysiology, pharmacology, trauma care, cardiology, and advanced medical interventions.
Clinical training is conducted at a variety of healthcare facilities, where students gain experience through direct patient contact in environments such as operating rooms, emergency departments, critical care units, and onboard ambulances alongside licensed paramedics. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to challenge the National Registry Examination for Paramedics. Those who pass the examination may apply for licensure in the State of Oklahoma. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Professions (CoAEMSP).
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
Paramedic (Alternate Title: Health Care Specialist) – Approximate Pay Potential: $15-28 per hour. (O*NET source: Paramedics 29-2043.00)
Who can attend?
Adult
Where?
Lawton - Main Campus
Certification Outcomes:
- NREMT: Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certification (8701)
- AHA: CPR for Healthcare Providers
- NIMS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Life Support
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Applying for this Program
Adult Student
Application for Admission Paramedic Program
Start Your Application Today!
Please download and read the Non-Medical Admission Booklet above then start your application below.
If you are applying as an ADULT STUDENT, please come to Student Resource Center at Great Plains Technology Center and meet with a Career Advisor to finalize your application.
Student Resource Center
Call: 580-250-5535
Email: studentresourcecenter@greatplains.edu
Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Resource Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505
Paramedic Program Outcomes 2023
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
The most current CoAEMSP Annual programs tracking and report for Great Plains Technology Center is listed below.
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- National Registry Pass Rate Paramedic/State cognitive exam – 62.5%
- Program Retention Rate – 100%
- Positive Placement Rate – 100%
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- National Registry Pass Rate Paramedic State Cognitive exam is 92.0% with psychomotor at 100%
- Program Retention rate – 83.3%
- Positive Placement Rate – 100%
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No graduates during the 2022 reporting year.
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- National Registry Pass Rate Paramedic/State cognitive exam – 96%
- Program Retention Rate – 83%
- Positive Placement Rate – 100%
Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’.
Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.