Ozarks Technical 
Community College

EMT Important Announcements

Summer 2013, the EMT-Basic class is going to be held exclusively at the Richwood Valley campus, located on Highway 14, approximately 1.5 miles west of Highway 65, at 3369 W. Jackson St., Ozark, MO 65721.

Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Technology Program at OTC is offered in conjunction with Cox Health Systems and offers three options in the Emergency Medical Services profession. Step one of the program is the EMT-Basic. The EMT-B course is a six credit hour class which is completed in 16 weeks (8 weeks in the summer). Students successfully completing the course will qualify for the National Registry practical and written examinations. Successfully passing the exams will qualify the applicant to apply for licensure in the state of Missouri by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and by the National Registry of E.M.T.s.

The EMT Basic student applying for the intermediate and paramedic program will have to present a Missouri EMT-Basic license. The National Registry EMT Basic licensure will not be acceptable. If a student needs information concerning how to become a Missouri EMT Basic, and they already hold a NR-EMT Basic license they will need to contact the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association at 573-761-9911, and talk to their secretary Marcia Kreach.

The EMT Intermediate program at OTC is offered as a certificate program. The program consists of classroom lectures, skills lab, and completion of clinical and field internships. Students completing the certificate course qualify for the National Registry practical and written examinations. Successfully passing the exams qualify the applicant to become licensed in the state of Missouri by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and by the National Registry of E.M.T.s.

The EMT Paramedic program at OTC is offered as a certificate program or a degree program. The program consists of classroom lectures and completion of clinical and field internships. Students completing the degree program will receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) from OTC and qualify for the paramedic certifying exam through the National Registry of E.M.T.s and licensing through the Missouri Department of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The following information will help you get started. Before you begin the application process, please read the Admissions Checklist.

Important Links

EMT Basic Application Forms

Below you will find the necessary forms to apply to the Emergency Medical Technician Basic program. These forms must be filled out and received in the Allied Health Office before the deadline to be considered a candidate in the program. The deadline is May 1 for the summer class, July 15 for the fall class, and November 30 for the spring class.

• EMT-B Admission Checklist READ FIRST - checklist of required items needed to apply to EMT-Basic program
• EMT-B Admission Application Print the application, fill it out, sign, and return it with your application fee to the Allied Health office.
• EMT-B Reference Form Print three references and distribute to individuals who are able to comment on your academic potential, work performance, or potential to function in a healthcare field.
• EMT-B Candidate Selection Form Selection into the program is based on a point system. This form will allow you to track your accumulated points.
• EMT-B Program Costs Estimated cost sheet

EMT-Intermediate Application Forms

Below you will find the necessary forms to apply to the Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate program. These forms must be filled out and received in the Allied Health Office before the deadline to be considered a candidate in the program. The deadline is July 15 for the fall class and November 30 for the spring class.

• EMT-I Admission Checklist READ FIRST - checklist of required items needed to apply to EMT-Intermediate program
• EMT-I Admission Application Print the application, fill it out, sign, and return it with your application fee to the Allied Health office.
• EMT-I Reference Form Print three references and distribute to individuals who are able to comment on your academic potential, work performance, or potential to function in a healthcare field.
• EMT-I Preferred Course Sequence
• EMT-I Candidate Selection Form Selection into the program is based on a point system. This form will allow you to track your accumulated points.
• EMT-I Program Costs Estimated cost sheet

EMT Paramedic Application Forms

Below you will find the necessary forms to apply to the Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic program. These forms must be filled out and received in the Allied Health Office by July 15 to be considered a candidate in the program.

• EMT-P Admission Checklist READ FIRST - checklist of required items needed to apply to EMT-Paramedic program
• EMT-P Admission Application Print the application, fill it out, sign, and return it with your application fee to the Allied Health office.
• EMT-P Reference Form Print three references and distribute to individuals who are able to comment on your academic potential, work performance, or potential to function in a healthcare field.
• EMT-P Preferred Course Sequence-Certificate Certificate Option
• EMT-P Preferred Course Sequence-AAS Degree AAS Degree Option
• EMT-P Candidate Selection Form Selection into the program is based on a point system. This form will allow you to track your accumulated points.
• EMT-P Program Costs Estimated cost sheet