Paramedic Program Information
Program Mission
To continually produce entry-level EMS professionals who can successfully discharge their duties as an independent part of the healthcare community; thus making a difference in many lives.
Civil Rights Policy
Gordon Cooper Technology Center, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability or veteran status in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. These equal opportunity provisions include, but are not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and student services.
Program Minimum Expectations
To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.
Advanced Placement
Gordon Cooper Technology Center does not offer advanced placement for the Paramedic program, however some of our partner colleges may offer some advanced placement options for those students wishing to obtain a degree utilizing their paramedic education.
Transfers
Students desiring to transfer from another CAAHEP accredited program must be in “good standing” with the transferring institution. Transfer students with course transcript grades below an “A” will be required to take, and pass, GCTC’s course final exam each course where they scored below an “A” in order to determine the most appropriate program entry point. In the event that a suitable entry point cannot be determined, the student will be required to start at the beginning of the program. These course final exams must be taken prior to returning for any course work. Transferring students are allowed only one (1) attempt on each exam.
Transferring students will be required to complete a lab skills assessment prior to placement in the program. This assessment will be either a formative or summative scenario depending upon potential course placement.
Transferring students must provide a current transcript, current syllabus of courses completed, FISDAP Hours Report, Fisdap CoAEMSP New Appendix G Individual Progress Report, Fisdap Lab Practice Report, Fisdap Skills Report, Current Immunizations, Current Drug Screen, Current Background Check.
Admission Requirements
In general, students are required to provide the following: Completed Application, Copy of EMT or AEMT Oklahoma State License, Copy of current AHA Provider CPR card, Two References, Copy of valid state Driver’s License, verification of Social Security Card, Copy of H.S. Diploma, transcript or GED (or college transcript), Copy of current college Transcript (if applicable) and criminal record attestation.
Paramedic students will be interviewed prior to admission. Interview and admission rubrics will be utilized to determine application score based upon a 4.0 scale with 4.0 being the highest possible score.
Paramedic applicants are required to complete an approved anatomy and physiology course prior to starting any Paramedic level coursework.
All Paramedic candidates must be accepted into the program prior to enrollment. Those accepted will receive an acceptance letter that is required (in it’s original form) at the time of enrollment.
Credits and Transfer Credits
Gordon Cooper Technology Center does not issue college credit for current or transfer courses. Gordon Cooper does have an articulation agreement with OSU-OKC so when students complete paramedic coursework at Gordon Cooper they can receive credit at OSU-OKC (some restrictions apply).
Technical Standards
Go here... GCTC Technical Standards
Curriculum
All of Gordon Cooper’s EMS programs follow the most current version of the National EMS Education Standards and is approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, EMS Division for all levels of EMS education offered. The EMS programs are of varying length and combine classroom and lab instruction with clinical and field experience. Students are instructed and evaluated in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (hands on), and affective (behavioral) domains of learning.
Program Goals
Gordon Cooper’s Paramedic Program strives to meet the following goals:
~ Three (3) year average pass rate of 85% on the National Registry of EMT written exam
~ Per class first time pass rate of 80%;
~ Three (3) year average pass rate of 90% on the National Registry of EMT skills exam
~ Per class first time rate of 85%;
~ Three (3) year average retention rate of 80% or higher;
~ Job placement rate of 90%;
~ Positive responses on 90% of the annual CoAEMSP student resource survey;
~ Positive responses on 80% of the annual CoAEMSP employer resource survey;
~ First time pass rate of 70% on course final written exam;and
~ First time pass rate of 90% on course final skills exam.
Traditional Tuition: $5255.00 Online Tuition: $5255.00
(Includes: *iPad, Tuition, Books, Supplies, Uniform Shirts, Software Fees, Clinical Fees, ACLS/PALS Certification and Student Liability Insurance.)
additional (non-refundable) fees apply to the online course option. For a complete fee breakdown go here... Tuition & Fees
Course Length: 760 Classroom hrs. 552 Clinical hrs. = 1312 total hrs.
A new class starts every October.
Traditional (on campus) class meets 3 days a week (M,W & F) for eight (8) hours a day (9am to 5pm).
Prerequisites:
Current National Registered Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification
Anatomy & Physiology (must meet program standards, not all A&P courses are approved) (We offer 8 & 16 week A&P courses)
Refund Policy
Prospective students must apply for program acceptance.
(Class costs must be paid in full prior to the first day of classes unless other arrangements are made in advance)