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 or Lebanon (Hybrid Program) August start – No longer accepting Lebanon applications for fall 2023. We are accepting Lebanon for fall 2024.
- November 3 – Springfield (Traditional Program) January start
HYBRID PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
OTC will begin offering a Hybrid Paramedic Program option in August of 2023. The application deadline for this option will be July 3rd. This option will be available at the Table Rock and Lebanon locations. 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 (Wednesday) in lab, a brief class meeting via Zoom (Monday morning) 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 paramedic@otc.edu
Traditional Program Application Documents
Paramedicine Checklist (Traditional) READ FIRST – This checklist will assist you in keeping track of the necessary items that you must complete for the application process.
Paramedicine Application (Traditional Option)
Refer to the application form for directions.
Paramedicine 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. ALL REFERENCES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE.
Paramedicine Candidate Selection Form (Traditional)
The selection forms outlines the criteria used to determine who is accepted.
HYBRID Program Application Documents
Paramedicine Checklist (Hybrid Options) READ FIRST – This checklist will assist you in keeping track of the necessary items that you must complete for the application process.
Paramedicine Application (Hybrid options) 2-9-23
Refer to the application form for directions.
Paramedicine 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. ALL REFERENCES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE.
Paramedicine Candidate Selection Form (HYBRID)
The selection forms outlines the criteria used to determine who is accepted.
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