Emergency Medical Technician - Basic & Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician
The Emergency Medical Technology Program at OTC is offered in conjunction with Cox Health Systems and offers two 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.
The EMT Basic student applying for the 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 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 Program Documents
- EMT-B Admission Application
- EMT-B Reference Form Print three to distribute to individuals
- EMT-B Candidate Selection Form
- EMT-B Program Costs Estimated cost sheet