Short-term Classes

The Advanced Certified Medication Aide Combined (ACMA) class includes nasogastric, gastrostomy, oral metered dose inhaler and nebulizer training along with glucose monitoring and insulin administration training for Certified Medication Aides working in a long-term care environment. 100% attendance plus competency required for successful completion of this course.
Students must be a licensed CMA to attend. 
Text is included in price of tuition.

24 hours $155
2/9-3/7    T/Th    6-9pm    MED26/1

You will take away from this class the ability to identify body systems, components and their function. This class along with Medical Terminology (strongly encouraged that you take Medical Terminology prior to taking this class) will provide you with a solid foundation for more advanced medical classes.  
Text required.

96 hours $385
1/18-5/17    M/W    6-9pm    MED03/1

Jump from a Certified Nurse Assistant to a Certified Medication Aide (CMA). You will learn about medication classifications, orders, storage, documentation, routes of administration, and medications used for every major body system. In addition to classroom instruction, students must complete 16 clinical hours. Students must provide immunization documents, and pass a drug urinalysis.

Prerequisite: Current BLS (CPR) card, must have a current Oklahoma Nurse Aide Certification with no abuse notations and worked as a CNA for six months, and have a high school diploma or GED. Must have physical and mental capability to safely perform duties. Recommended: Math for Health Occupations.

Students planning to take the state certification exam will pay $40.
58 hours          $335
11/29-1/26        T/TH    6-9pm      MED24/2
3/28-6/29          T/Th     6-9pm      MED24/1

This field is growing and in high demand! This Oklahoma State Health Department approved course combines practical education coupled with on-location training to teach you about resident care to include safety, mental health, personal care, and basic nursing skills. According to Oklahoma State Law, if a criminal arrest check reveals a person having been convicted of an offense which bars employment in a healthcare entity, the trainee shall be withdrawn from the training program. Additional costs associated with training excluding scrubs and shoes include books and supplies at approximately $100, certification testing fees $70, and urinalysis $35.

Prerequisite: CPR/BLS Card.

117hr        $469    

1/31-2/27       Mon-Fri      8:15am-2:50pm   MED20/2
3/2-4/4            Mon-Fri      8:15am-2:50pm   MED20/3
3/21-7/6         T/Th             6-9pm     
4/5-5/2            Mon-Fri      8:15am-2:50pm   MED20/4
5/4-5/31         Mon-Fri      8:15am-2:50pm   MED20/5
6/1-6/28         Mon-Fri      8:15am-2:50pm   MED20/6
6/1-9/26         T/Th             6-9pm                     MED19/3

The following courses are taught at our Tillman-Kiowa Campus located in Frederick at 2001 E. Gladstone. Call 580-335-5525.
120 hours    $469
1/10-4/18       T/Th           5:30-10:00 pm      F-MED01/1

Math is used extensively in the healthcare field.  Increase your odds of success by enrolling in this refresher class that involves practical real-world applications. Text required.

36 hours $179
1/10-2/16 T/Th 6-9pm MED05/1
5/1-6/12 M/W 6-9pm MED05/23

Medical Billing and Coding Basics students will further their hands-on
ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding principals.

Prerequisites: Medical Billing and Coding: Basics

72 hours $325
1/9-4/12    M/W    6-9pm    MED57/1

This class is the obvious choice to start your medical career. Medical
vocabulary is essential to work in any health career from a medical coder
to a licensed practical nurse. Text required.

54 hours $255
1/18-3/29    M/W       6-9pm     MED04/1
1/23-3/6      M/W/F   8-11am  MED04/5
3/30-5/30   T/Th       6-9pm     MED04/2
4/19-6/26   M/W       6-9pm     MED04/3
6/13-8/22   T/Th       6-9pm     MED04/4

The following courses are taught at our Tillman-Kiowa Campus located in Frederick at 2001 E. Gladstone. Call 580-335-5525.

54 hours $255
4/25-6/20   T/Th     5:30-8:30pm    F-MED03/1

The Pharmacy Technician is one of the fastest growing professions in the medical care field.  With ongoing pharmaceutical and technological advancements in pharmacy, pharmacy technicians are required to stay up to date with laws, regulations and everyday pharmacy operations.  This comprehensive course will teach students the proper techniques and knowledge needed to become a successful Pharmacy Technician. If you choose to pursue national certification (which isn’t required to work in Oklahoma, but may be preferred by employers), you must have received a high school diploma or equivalency by the application receipt deadline, and have never been convicted of a felony to sit for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification examination, which is $129.

Prerequisite: Math for Health Occupations. 
Text required as well as calculator.

102 hours $515
2/27-7/10    M/W    6-9pm    MED32/1

Students gain hands-on experience in blood collection, specimen handling, venipuncture and finger stick techniques, and more in this exciting class. Students gain experience by drawing blood from each other. The documented experience gained during this class allows you to take a National Phlebotomy Certification exam. Students planning to take the national certification exam must have a high school diploma or equivalency and pay an online testing fee of $125. 

Prerequisite:  Medical Terminology helpful. 
Texts and scrubs required. 

72 hours $369
11/28-3/20     M/W    6-9pm            MED06/5
1/26-4/25       T/Th    6-9pm            MED06/1
4/17-7/17       M/W    6-9pm            MED06/2

This Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) sponsored course covers the basic fundamentals of motorcycling. You will receive step-by-step instructions on how to safely ride a motorcycle. Successful completion of this course satisfies the DOD MSF card requirement. Successful completion waives the Oklahoma written and driving test to obtain your motorcycle “M” endorsement on your license. Students 14-17 must have their legal guardian attend the first session to sign a consent form. Anyone under the age of 18, by law, has to complete a MSF course to get their “M” endorsement on their license. Training motorcycles are provided. Students must wear long sleeve shirt, long pants, over the ankle footwear, full fingered gloves and an approved helmet (which we provide if you don’t have one).

19 hours $175
Meets Friday 6-9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 7 am-3:30pm
3/10-3/12    F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/1
3/24-3/26    F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/2
3/31-4/2      F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/3
4/14-4/16    F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/4
4/21-4/23    F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/5
4/28-4/30    F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/6
5/5-5/7         F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/7
5/19-5/21    F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/8
6-9-6-11      F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/11
6/16-6/18   F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/9
6/23-6/25   F 6-9pm, S/S 7-3:30pm   PUB04/10

Do you “Live to Ride” on a routine basis? Do you have several years of riding experience? Would you like to make extra money teaching what you love? The RiderCoach course gives you the nuts and bolts of teaching the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse. If you have a desire to help reduce motorcycle accidents and injuries, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) course may be for you. These specially trained RiderCoach graduates are MSF certified to teach the MSF Basic RiderCourse.

Enroll by May 1st.

Suggested Prerequisite: Successful completion of an MSF Basic RiderCourse.

63 hours $200 [If you go to work for GPTC as a Motorcycle RiderCoach Instructor the tuition will be refunded.]

6/1-6/11    Th-Sun    8am-5pm    PUB24/1

Learn from the comfort of your own home. Great Plains offers a great
resource for online learning. Through our partnership with ed2go we can offer you more than 250 online courses in the following areas:
Accounting & Finance; Business; College Readiness; Healthcare & Medical; MS Office applications; and much more. Choose from self-paced courses starting at $115 or instructor-led courses starting at $95.
See the full list of courses and  more information at: www.ed2go.com/gplawton

Great Plains Technology Center has partnered with United Training to provide a broad range of technical training, desktop applications, ITIL training, project management training, and application development courses. Our partnership will enable you to expand your current skill set and provide potential career growth opportunities. United Training delivers the latest, in demand training through partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, and ISC2. These course offerings are now available to you locally through Great Plains Technology Center. For more information, please visit:  https://portals.unitedtraining.com/great-plains-technology-center

Prerequisite:  Current EMT State License/National Registry; Healthcare Provider BLS CPR card. 
This program reviews EMT level knowledge. Curriculum also covers shock and fluid therapy with intravenous infusion, respiratory management with the use of advanced airway devices, pathophysiology, and general pharmacology. Background checks will be conducted for all students. Students must have shot records for clinical facilities which will include Flu, HBV and COVID series or appropriate waivers, Varicella, TDAP, and MMR. If no shot record documentation is available, students must show documentation of current titer tests. Shot records and/or titers are required at the start of class. Additional costs include books, PPD, drug screen, black EMS uniform pants, black boots, and other supplies. The PPD and drug screen deadline will be given by the instructor when class begins. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 140 clinical hours in addition to the 180-hour class. Recommended: Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Terminology. Students choosing to take the NREMT Exam pay $136. 
Text required.
180 hours    $725
3/9-8/22      T/TH      6-10pm      PUB10-202223/2-1

You can be a life saver!  This Basic Life Support (BLS) class teaches you to perform rescue breathing on an adult, child, and infant.  You will also be prepared to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).  The student manual cost is included in the tuition.
5 hours        $49
1/26           Th       5-10pm        PUB07/3
1/31           Tu       5-10pm        PUB07/4
2/6              Mon   9am-2pm   PUB07/5
2/14            Tu       5-10pm        PUB07/6
2/23            Th       5-10pm       PUB07/7
2/28            Tu       5-10pm       PUB07/8
3/6               Mon   9am-2pm   PUB07/9
3/23            Th        5-10pm      PUB07/10
3/28            Tu        5-10pm      PUB07/11
4/3               Mon    9am-2pm  PUB07/12
4/11            Tu         5-10pm      PUB07/13
4/20            Th         5-10pm      PUB07/14
4/25            Tu         5-10pm      PUB07/15
5/8               Mon     9am-2pm  PUB07/16
5/16             Tu        5-10pm       PUB07/17
5/25             Th        5-10pm       PUB07/18
5/30             Tu        5-10pm       PUB07/19
6/5                Mon    9am-2pm  PUB07/20
6/13             Tu         5-10pm      PUB07/21
6/22             Th         5-10pm      PUB07/22
6/27             Tu         5-10pm      PUB07/23

The following courses are taught at our Tillman-Kiowa Campus located in Frederick at 2001 E. Gladstone. Call 580-335-5525.
5 hours    $49
 2/7         Tu    5-10pm        F-PUB07/2
 3/7         Tu    5-10pm        F-PUB07/3
 4/4         Tu    5-10pm        F-PUB07/4
 5/2         Tu    5-10pm        F-PUB07/5

This course, formerly known as First Responder is an introductory course that will prepare you to successfully challenge the National Registry and receive certification. This course covers all aspects, responsibilities, and duties for providing emergency care. You will be able to provide direct patient care in a variety of medical emergency situations, identify and understand your legal, moral and ethical responsibilities, and will work and perform as a health care professional. You must be 18-years old to take the certification exam. GPTC students choosing to take the State exam will pay $35. Students planning to take the National Registry exam will pay $85 to NREMT.org. Text required.
80 hours    $215
1/18-4/5      M/W      6-10pm      PUB25/1

Providing emergency care to patients in their time of need is just what an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) does every day. Classroom and clinical experience are combined to provide just what you need to obtain your certification. A minimum of forty clinical hours are required in addition to 216 hours of class time. Background checks will be conducted for all students. Students must have shot records for clinical facilities which will include Flu, HB and COVID series or appropriate waivers, Varicella, TDAP, and MMR. If no shot record documentation is available, students must show documentation of current titer tests. Shot records and/or titers are required at the start of class. Additional costs include books, PPD, drug screen, black EMS uniform pants, black boots, and other supplies. The PPD and drug screen deadline will be given by the instructor when class begins. You must be at least 18 to take the national certification exam which $98, there is an Oklahoma State EMT License fee of $85. Text required.
216 hours $865
3/21-9/26      T/Th      6-10pm      PUB08/1

This is the final course of the Paramedic Program students are introduced to aspects of paramedicine preparing them for the medical, psychiatric and pediatric topics of concern to the paramedic. Students will participate in the remaining hours of clinicals and be exposed to actual patient contact in settings such as the emergency department, labor and delivery, and pediatric areas of hospitals, as well as riding out on an Advanced Life Support staffed ambulance. Prerequisite: EMT-Paramedic Level III.
200 hours $975
2/13-6/5     M/W    9am-5pm     PUB14/1
2/2-5/18      T/Th    9am-5pm    PUB14/2

Feel confident in an emergency! Get certified in First Aid through American Heart Association in this short class.  The student manual cost is included in the tuition.
4 hours        $49
11/29     Tu     6-10pm       PUB06/3
12/12     M       6-10pm       PUB06/4
1/24       Tu      6-10pm       PUB06/1
2/21       Tu      6-10pm       PUB06/2
3/21       Tu      6-10pm       PUB06/3
4/27       Th      6-10pm       PUB06/4
5/23       Tu      6-10pm       PUB06/5
6/20       Tu      6-10pm       PUB06/6

The following courses are taught at our Tillman-Kiowa Campus located in Frederick at 2001 E. Gladstone. Call 580-335-5525.
4 hours      $49
12/13      Tu    6-10pm       F-PUB06/5
1/7           Tu     6-10pm      F-PUB06/1
2/21         Tu    6-10pm      F-PUB06/2
3/21         Tu    6-10pm      F-PUB06/3
4/18         Tu    6-10pm      F-PUB06/4
5/16         Tu    6-10pm      F-PUB06/5

Prerequisite: EMT-Paramedic Level II.
This is the third course of a four course Paramedic Program. You are introduced to aspects of paramedicine that will prepare you for some of the medical and cardiac topics of concern to the paramedic. You will participate in 150-hours of clinicals where you will be exposed to actual patient contact in settings such as the emergency department of hospitals under the direct supervision of an emergency physician, as well as riding out on an Advanced Life Support staffed ambulance. Text required.
267 hours $975
8/15-1/25        M/W    9am-5pm      PUB13/1
8/16-1/24        T/Th    9am-5pm      PUB13/2

Be prepared for live fire training and emergency responses that involve structure fires. This is specifically designed for small municipal and rural fire department personnel.
48 hours $239
2/7-3/23     T/Th    6-10pm    PUB03/1

Whether it takes sheet metal repair, fiberglass body panel installation, structural alignment or paint refinishing to make your chassis classy, it is all here for you. Students will provide a project which must meet with the instructor’s approval. Tuition is $430. Supplies are $75. Discounts apply to tuition only. 
96 hours     $505    
11/29-3/2        T/Th    6-10pm      TAT11/2
11/30-3/22      M/W    6-10pm      TAT11/4
4/6-6/27           T/Th    6-10pm      TAT11/1
4/17-7/12         M/W    6-10pm      TAT11/2

Confidence is what you want to feel when driving your car. Learn how to change a flat tire, change the oil, inspect belts and hoses, and other basic maintenance that all drivers should know.
14 hours $95
2/7-2/28        T/Th      6-8pm      TAT16/1

You will learn the principles of electrical wiring, from gauging wire size to installing electrical outlets, light switches, and breaker boxes. The course will focus specifically on electrical applications of electrical wiring. Text required.
42 hours $215
1/24-3/9      T/Th     5-8pm     TAT07/1

Prerequisite: Electrical Residential Wiring I.
You will learn the Principles of Control Wiring, 220 volt installation, and an introduction to the N. E. C. (National Electrical Code) regulations. Text required.
42 hours $215
4/4-5/18     T/Th    6-9pm    TAT08/1

Learn to operate a forklift while learning the non-job specific training requirements mandated in the OSHA standard 1910.178.  Topics include the classes, types, and safe operation of Powered Industrial Trucks. You will gain a greater understanding of the stability and capacity as well as get hands on training on a sit down counter balance forklift. 
6 hours         $59
1/27     Fri     8am-2pm      TAT06/1
2/24     Fri     8am-2pm      TAT06/2
3/31     Fri     8am-2pm      TAT06/3
4/28     Fri     8am-2pm      TAT06/4
5/26     Fri     8am-2pm      TAT06/5
6/30     Fri     8am-2pm      TAT06/6

Demand is great for heat and air technicians. Get acquainted with the components of the refrigeration cycle, troubleshooting, refrigerants, and leak detection. You will also learn the electrical systems of air conditioning and refrigeration units and more. This popular class fills quickly, enroll today! Text required.
84 hours $395
2/21-6/1       T/Th    6-9pm      TAT20/1

Prerequisite:  Journeyman Mechanic, or Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Level I.
Conquer troubleshooting, diagrams, and servicing of gas and electric heating and air conditioning systems. You will also learn about Heat Pumps. Text required, same as book used for Level I.
84 hours $395
2/22-6/7       M/W    6-9pm      TAT21/1

The following courses are taught at our Tillman-Kiowa Campus located in Frederick at 2001 E. Gladstone. Call 580-335-5525.
36 hours    $205
1/31-3/9           T/Th     5:30-8:30       F-TAT01/1
4/11-5/18         T/Th     5:30-8:30       F-TAT01/2

Learn at your own level using required welding processes such as: welding and cutting operations with oxy-acetylene cutting equipment, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) operations on steel, perform gas metal arc welding (GMAW) operations on a variety of metals, and operate welding related equipment commonly found in the welding industry. The second night of class you will need to provide your own safety equipment to include: Leather boots, pliers and cutters, safety welding glasses, leather gloves, welding helmet shade #10, leather welding sleeve, and welding cap. Tuition is $430. Supplies are $75. Discounts apply to tuition only
96 Hours $505
11/29-3/2     T/Th     5:30-9:30pm      TAT10/2
1/30-5/1        M/W    5-9pm                   TAT10/1
4/25-7/18     T/Th     5:30-9:30pm      TAT10/2