Paramedic
Traditional & Online Options!A new class begins every October
Application opens February 1st
Application deadline is July 26th
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The Paramedic Course at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is designed for adult students currently certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and interested in becoming a Nationally Certified Paramedic. Gordon Cooper's Paramedic program is a Nationally Accredited program that meets the National Registry of EMT's Psychomotor Competency Portfolio requirements. Students who successfully complete or Paramedic program are eligible to take the National Registry's certification examination, a process required for state licensure and employment.
The 1,196 hour (1316 hours with A&P) Paramedic course includes patient assessment, advanced airway management, oxygen therapy, intravenous therapy, cardiology, pharmacology, and reinforces basic EMT skills (anatomy and physiology is a pre-requisite). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) initial certification is included in the tuition fee. A 508-hour clinical internship is also part of the course.
The 1,196 hour (1316 hours with A&P) Paramedic course includes patient assessment, advanced airway management, oxygen therapy, intravenous therapy, cardiology, pharmacology, and reinforces basic EMT skills (anatomy and physiology is a pre-requisite). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) initial certification is included in the tuition fee. A 508-hour clinical internship is also part of the course.
Latest Paramedic Program Outcomes
| 2021 Class | 3 Year Average |
| National Certification (75%) | National Certification (90%) |
| Retention 57% | Retention 59% |
| Placement 100% | Placement 100% |
Title IV (student financial assistance) eligible program (Traditional Option Only!). Visit the FAFSA website and complete an application to begin the process, then contact our financial aid office at (405) 273-7493 ext. 2212 to see if you qualify.
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| “The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs www.caahep.org upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).” | |
| To Contact CAAHEP | To Contact COAEMSP |
| 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 | 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 |
| Clearwater, FL 33763 | Rowlett TX 75088 |
| www.caahep.org | www.coaemsp.org |
| (727) 210-2350 | (214) 703-8445 |
| * Terms, conditions and pricing subject to change without notice. | |
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