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Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certificate

This program is designed for the EMT-Basic or Intermediate to complete the principles of advanced care and EMS operations. The courses follow the Department of Transportation (DOT) standards, State of Ohio requirements, as well as the national standard curriculum. Individuals who successfully complete the courses will be eligible to take the National Registry exam and receive state certification through the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS).

Prerequisites for admission into the Paramedic program include:

  • Current and active State of Ohio EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate certification
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Current and active drivers license
  • Current AHA provider CPR card

For registration information contact Advisor Paula Marks at (567) 661-7269 or paula_marks@owens.edu.

Emergency Services Administration

Ann D. Theis, Dean
Heritage Hall 106Y
(567) 661-7280
ann_theis@owens.edu

Matthew Phillips, Chair/Program Director
CEP 106
(567) 661-2140
matthew_phillips3@owens.edu

Alice Johnston, Clinical Coordinator
CEP 110
(567) 661-2410
alice_johnston@owens.edu

Bureau of Labor Statistics

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm

Outcomes and Results

National Registry (averages from 2014-2017)
Written -- 75%
Practical -- 98%

Retention (2014-2017)
83%
Positive Placement (2014-2017)
100%

Fair Practice Document

Advisory Committee

Curriculum Guide
Gainful Employment


Accreditation

Certificates of Accreditation are issued by Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, State Board of Emergency Medical Services through March 31, 2020. (Accreditation Number 344). For more information concerning the certificates of accreditation contact the Emergency Medical Services Division, Attention: EMS Accreditation, 1970 West Broad Street, P.O. Box 182073, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2073, web address www.publicsafety.ohio.gov.).

The Owens Community College Paramedic Program is accredited through May, 2022 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, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org. To contact CoAEMSP, 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, 214-703-8445, FAX 214-703-8992, www.coaemsp.org.