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Paramedic

Paramedic

2026-27

Class Meets: Mon., Wed., Fri.

Class Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: K. Trusty

1130 hours

The Paramedic Program at Great Plains Technology Center prepares students to become advanced providers of emergency medical care. Building on their foundational training as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), students develop a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology, cardiology, pharmacology, and medical procedures. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on simulation, students will master core concepts in pathophysiology, pharmacology, trauma care, cardiology, and advanced medical interventions.

TUITION ...... $3,503.00
1st Semester ...... $1,751.50
2nd Semester ....... $1,751.50
PARAMEDIC FEES .......
  • Costs are approximate and subject to change. The Paramedic fee includes additional costs of required materials, such as books and technology.
 $1,402.00
Program Costs ...... $1,302.00
Books ...... $765.00
Background Check ...... $40.00
Uniform Shirts ...... $215.00
Name Tags ...... $20.00
Health Stream ...... $25.00
Clinical Insurance ...... $15.00
Platinum Planner/EMS Testing ........ $189.00
ACLS card ....... $11.00
PALS card ....... $11.00
PHTLS card ...... $11.00
Technology Fee ...... $100.00
MISC. EXPENSES ......
  • These are additional costs and are not charged against Pell, Post 911, and/or some funding agencies. These are considered out-of-pocket expenses and are approximate costs.
 $385.00
Prerequisite Anatomy and Physiology Course ........ Free as of 5/28/25
Boots (No tennis shoes. Must be polishable.) ....... $90.00
EMS Pants (Black only) ....... $40.00 /per pair
Belt (Black only)....... $20.00
EMS Scissors....... $15.00
Drug Screening ....... $45.00
NREMT Cognitive Test.......
  • Price does not include vaccination or titer costs. Please see attached vaccination cost sheet. Check with local health department or PCP for free or low-cost options on vaccination/titers.
 $175.00
TOTAL COST FOR PROGRAM $5,290.00

Tuition and fees or documentation from your funding agency are due by the first day of class each semester. Students who are enrolled in a program for more than 5 scheduled school days will be responsible for the full semester’s tuition and fees, regardless of enrollment or funding status. Out-of-district adult students will pay in-district tuition plus $1000 for an “out-of-district” fee.

FUNDING AGENCIES:
Please contact GPTC before issuing a payment for student's tuition and fees.