Emergency Medical Responder/Technician

Description

  • Work in a fast-paced, high-demand career, alongside medical professionals
  • Apply pre-hospital procedures utilizing computer and patient simulators
  • Deliver life-saving interventions while awaiting medical resources

Printable Version

Revised 09/12/2018

 

Application Process

Apply online at tulsatech.edu. Applications can also be obtained in the counseling offices on any of the campuses; at the Career Services Center located on the Memorial Complex; or by calling 918.828.5000. 

Additional Requirements

Prior to the start of the clinical practicum, students must:

  • Undergo a criminal background check including sex offender registration as required by the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act that requires individuals providing care to children under the age of 18 to be free of any criminal history that would indicate a potential for violent abuse against another person. Information provided on the criminal background check may impact student clinical eligibility.
  • Provide verification of immunizations through vaccination records, titer (blood test) results, or declination statements. A list of specific immunizations may be obtained through the Health Sciences Center by calling 918.828.1216. 
  • Provide transportation to clinical sites.
  • Adult students must pay a liability insurance fee for clinicals. This fee is charged for each Tulsa Tech fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th).
  • Adult students must pay a drug screening fee for clinicals. The drug screening is required for all students and will be completed sometime before clinicals.
  • Adult students must pay a fee to participate in the online immunization tracking system.

Students will be required to maintain a grade of "C" or better in each transcript course in order to be eligible to attend clinicals.

NOTE: Fees associated with the requirements above are included in tuition/fees/books section.

Credentials/Industry Certifications

Students, 18 years of age or older, who successfully complete this program will be eligible to sit to the National Registry for EMT’s (NREMT) Examination at the EMT level and become licensed in the state of Oklahoma.

  • American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
  • American Heart Association BLS Provider
  • EMT‐ Basic (NREMT)
  • OK State Department of Health/EMT License
  • Emergency Medical Responder

Employment Opportunities

Tulsa Tech builds partnerships with business and industry in the Tulsa area to find opportunities for work-based experiences and student placement. 

For more information, contact our Career Placement Services at 918.828.5000
Email: hiretulsatechgrads@tulsatech.edu or visit tulsatech.edu.

Entrance Requirements

  • Basic computer literacy
  • High school senior or Adult
  • Must be 18 years of age by April 1, 2020

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available through several options at Tulsa Tech. For the most up-to-date and complete information on scholarships and grants please visit tulsatech.edu or call 918.828.5000. For federal financial assistance go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov.

2019-2020 Emergency Medical Responder/Technician

College Credit

All Tulsa Tech students (high school and adult) may have the opportunity to receive college credit upon completion of their program. Our College Relations office will work with students regarding the benefits of Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a technical college certificate at area colleges.

For more details call the College Relations office at 918.828.5000.

Plan of Study

Plan of Study

Campus Locations

Peoria Campus
3850 N Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74106-1619
918.828.2000
FAX: 918.828.2009

Who Can Attend?

High School Students/Adults

Scheduling Information

H.S. /  1 school year (Seniors Only):
August - May
H.S. sessions:
8 - 10:50 A.M. / 12 - 2:50 P.M.

H.S. Class Starts: August 15, 2019
 
Adult
8:00 - 2:50 PM (Half Day)
8:00 - 4:00 PM (All Day)
5:30 - 10:30 PM (Evening)
 
All Day Adult Class Starts: August 19, 2019 / January 6, 2020
Evening Adult Class Starts:  August 20, 2019 / January 7, 2020
Adult Summer Fast Track Class Starts:  May 4, 2020
 
Clinical hours vary and are scheduled on a student by student basis. Clinicals are performed during the last third of the program.
For more information and assistance, email to ems@tulsatech.edu or call 918-828-2077.

Contact Info Center at 918.828.5000 for start dates.

Career Majors

Emergency Medical Responder / Emergency Medical Technician

Courses

  • Anatomy
  • Core Medical Terminology
  • EMS Careers Capstone
  • EMR Emergency Medical Responder
  • Emergency Care I
  • Emergency Care II
  • Basic EMT Preceptorship

Tuition, Fees and Books

  • Estimated Tuition: $2,008.00*
  • Additional Required Costs: $490.00**

 

 

*High school students living in the Tulsa Tech school district are not charged tuition.

**There may be additional required costs as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, career majors, courses and hours are subject to change without notice.

Tulsa-Area Salary

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at https://www.onetonline.org/.