Northwest Technology Center
Emergency Medical Technician – Alva Campus
First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR is included in this career option. Students in this career option learn about airway management, how to perform patient assessment, how to respond and treat patients in common medical emergencies as well as how to manage trauma patients. They will gain fundamental knowledge of EMS operational roles and responsibilities, including ethics, to ensure safe and effective response, scene management, and transport of patients. Students practice in a variety of settings as chosen by the instructor. Students must obtain EMT certification to work in this field. This career option is based upon successful completion of all EMT competencies (didactic, psychomotor and affective domains). This career option requires classroom, lab and clinical.
Financial Aid Eligible: No
Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Living:
Available to view on the Financial Aid & Tuition page
Salary Range: $11.00/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
A positive attitude
A general interest in health careers
Good communication skills
The ability to relate to people in a caring, empathetic manner
Good eye-hand coordination
Good physical and mental health
Dependability
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personality types
Career Opportunities May Include: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT, B), Emergency Medical Technician/Driver (EMT/DRIVER), EMT Intermediate (Emergency Medical Technician, Intermediate), EMT, Paramedic (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic), EMT/Dispatcher (Emergency Medical Technician/Dispatcher), First Responder, Flight Paramedic, Multi Care Technician (Multi Care Tech), Paramedic
Certifications/Credentials: Students are eligible to test for the following certifications: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, CPR, First Aid and WorkKeys Certifications.
Accreditations: NWTC is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Cluster: Health Science
CIP Code: 51.0904 – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
SOC Code: 29-2041.00 – Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Alva Instructor: Brooke Meyer