The pre-admission course requirements are outlined in the Preferred Course Sequence link. These must be completed or be in the process of completing to apply to the program.
Application Deadlines:
- July 3 – Table Rock, Lebanon and NEW Fall 2024 Springfield! (Hybrid Program) August start
- November 3 – Springfield (Traditional Program) January start
HYBRID PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
OTC offers a Hybrid Paramedic Program option. The application deadline is July 3rd. This option will be available at the Table Rock and Lebanon locations with future expansions possible. It will require the same pre-requisite courses, will cover the same course material, and will be approximately 1 year in length. The program format will consist of 1 day a week in lab, a brief class meeting via Zoom that can be done from anywhere (fewer in subsequent semesters), and the regular clinical and internship requires that are flexibly scheduled by the student. For more information about this option email healthsciences@otc.edu
Traditional Program Application Documents
The application for the paramedic program is now online. For new to OTC students, you will apply to the college and the program at the same time if you like. For current students you will just be creating an additional application through the online portal. Contact your College Navigator for assistance with this process.
Paramedic Candidate Selection Form (Traditional)
The selection forms outlines the criteria used to determine who is accepted.
HYBRID Program Application Documents
The application for the paramedic program is now online. For new to OTC students, you will apply to the college and the program at the same time if you like. For current students you will just be creating an additional application through the online portal. Contact your College Navigator for assistance with this process.
Paramedic Candidate Selection Form (Hybrid)
The selection forms outlines the criteria used to determine who is accepted.
Students will need to complete the entrance exam before they’re able to fully complete the program application. You can schedule an exam by emailing paramedic@otc.edu
FISDAP Paramedic Entrance Assessment
Information can be found here on how to set up your account for the entrance exam. This is the same entrance exam for either program option.
FISDAP Entrance Exam Study Guide
This study guide is meant only to serve as an example of what the exam would look like. It is not comprehensive.
How to Succeed on a FISDAP exam
Use this guide to be better prepared for the exam.
Paramedicine-Vaccination-Requirements
Students will be requested at the time of acceptance to submit documentation for required immunizations, TB testing and current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR.
Criminal Background Check Information
More information about this will be provided at orientation.
The Ozarks Technical Community College 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).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
www.coaemsp.org